CGI's Q3 2025 Earnings Call: Conflicting Views on M&A, Managed Services, and AI's Role

Revenue Growth and Acquisitions:
- CGI Inc. reported revenue of $4.1 billion for Q3 2025, up 11.4% year-over-year or 7% when excluding the impact of foreign exchange.
- Growth was mainly driven by recent business acquisitions and continued momentum in the financial services sector.

Regional and Segment Performance:
- The U.K. and Australia segments saw a significant 37% growth, incorporating a full quarter's revenue from the BJSS acquisition.
- Combined growth in the U.S. segments was 9%, primarily driven by the Aeyon and Daugherty merger investments.

Bookings and Backlog:
- CGI achieved bookings over $4 billion with a book-to-bill ratio of 101%, with U.S. commercial and state government contributing significantly with a ratio of 121%.
- The global backlog reached $30.6 billion, equivalent to 2x revenue.

Profitability and Margin Trends:
- Adjusted EBIT margin was 16.3%, down 10 basis points due to integration of recent mergers, with adjusted net earnings of $470 million, up 10% year-over-year.
- Profitability was impacted by restructuring and acquisition-related costs of $84 million in the quarter.