Teradata Stock Price, News & Analysis

Teradata (NYSE: TDC) reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 results, highlighting a 165% year-over-year increase in public cloud ARR, reaching $106 million. Recurring revenue rose 9% to $383 million, surpassing guidance. Gross margins improved to 57.8% GAAP and 59.3% non-GAAP. For 2021, Teradata projects public cloud ARR growth of at least 100% and overall revenue growth in the mid-single digits. GAAP EPS for Q1 2021 is forecasted at $0.11 to $0.13, while full-year EPS is expected between $0.43 to $0.51.

Teradata (NYSE: TDC) has launched Vantage Trial, offering a free, 30-day access to its cloud data analytics platform for business analysts, data scientists, and IT operations teams. This initiative allows users to explore advanced analytics tools without software downloads or credit card requirements. Vantage Trial features preloaded examples and a user-friendly interface catering to different roles within organizations. Teradata's recent recognition as a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems further strengthens its market position.

Teradata (NYSE: TDC) has launched Vantage on Google Cloud through the Google Cloud Marketplace, allowing customers to easily deploy Teradata's analytics platform. This subscription model simplifies procurement and billing, enabling businesses to retire existing Google Cloud commitments. Vantage offers flexible pricing, enterprise security, and 99.9% uptime. Customers can scale resources independently and integrate with various data sources and tools. The service is currently available in select regions, enhancing Teradata's position in the hybrid multi-cloud analytics market.

Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) will release its 2020 fourth quarter and full year financial results on February 4, 2021, after market close. A conference call and live webcast will follow at 2 p.m. PT on the same day to discuss these results. The live webcast and a replay will be accessible through the Teradata investor website. Teradata specializes in cloud data analytics, addressing complex data challenges and helping businesses leverage data as a valuable asset.

Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) announced the grant of an equity award to its new Chief Revenue Officer, Todd Cione, effective January 5, 2021. This award, part of the New Employee Stock Inducement Plan (NESIP), includes service-based restricted share units covering 308,506 shares. The vesting schedule is 25% after six months, 25% on the first anniversary, 30% on the second anniversary, and 20% on the third anniversary. The NESIP allows for equity compensation to induce employment without stockholder approval, conforming to NYSE regulations.

Teradata (NYSE: TDC) has appointed Todd Cione as the new Chief Revenue Officer, effective January 4, 2021. Cione brings over 25 years of experience from major technology firms like Apple, Oracle, Rackspace, and Microsoft. He is recognized for driving sales growth and cloud transformations. CEO Steve McMillan welcomed Cione, expressing confidence in his ability to enhance Teradata's cloud-first strategy and improve revenue growth. Cione is committed to enhancing customer experiences and maintaining value for shareholders.

Teradata (NYSE: TDC) has announced enhancements to its Vantage platform, extending hybrid multi-cloud capabilities. The latest release of Teradata QueryGrid allows customers to access diverse data sources across various environments, optimizing analytics efficiency. New partnerships, including one with Starburst Data, enable integration with advanced technologies like MongoDB and Google BigQuery. Additionally, upgrades to the IntelliFlex platform improve performance, offering up to 40% enhancement on CPU-intensive tasks. These updates are now globally available, reflecting Teradata's commitment to data accessibility and performance.

Teradata (NYSE: TDC) announces the retirement of board members David Kepler and James Ringler, effective at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as part of its board succession planning. The board size will be reduced to nine members, with eight being independent. Kimberly Nelson, a board member since November 2019 and CFO of SPS Commerce, will become Chair of the Audit Committee on January 1, 2021. Chairman Michael Gianoni praised the retiring members for their service and emphasized the company’s commitment to corporate governance and its strong performance in the third quarter of 2020.

Teradata announced the appointments of Molly Treese as Chief Legal Officer and Erica Hausheer as Chief Information Officer, effective November 1. Treese has been with the company since 2007 and will oversee global legal affairs and compliance. Hausheer joins from 3D Systems, bringing extensive IT experience to lead Teradata's technology strategy. CEO Steve McMillan praised both executives for their leadership skills and vision to drive profitable growth in the cloud data analytics space, highlighting the company's transformation and market potential.