Forrester Research Q2,2017 Revenues Up 2%

Total revenues were $89.7 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared with $87.8 million for the second quarter of 2016. Research revenues decreased 1%, and advisory services and events revenues increased 7%, compared with the second quarter of 2016.

On a GAAP basis, net income was $6.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2017, compared with a net income of $7.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the same period in 2016.

On a pro forma basis, net income was $7.6 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2017, which reflects a pro forma effective tax rate of 40%. Pro forma net income excludes stock-based compensation of $2.2 million and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets of $0.2 million. This compares with pro forma net income of $8.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the same period in 2016, which reflects a pro forma tax rate of 40%. Pro forma net income for the second quarter of 2016 excludes stock-based compensation of $1.6 million, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets of $0.2 million, and investment losses of $0.1 million.

“Forrester exceeded revenue, pro forma operating margin, and EPS guidance for the second quarter of 2017,” said George F. Colony, Forrester’s chairman and chief executive officer. “The rollout of our new selling model is progressing on schedule, now under the direction of our new chief sales officer, Kelley Hippler. Our strategy has not changed — the challenges posed by the age of the customer remain front and center for our clients.”