NASDAQ$GRPN
Groupon Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Groupon's financial performance improved sequentially, with revenue, gross profit, and Adjusted EBITDA growing compared to the third quarter.
Groupon's Q4 2020 results showed sequential growth in revenue and gross profit, alongside positive free cash flow and a strong cash balance. The company is scaling its growth strategy in North America in 2021, focusing on expanding inventory and modernizing its marketplace.
- Fourth quarter revenue reached $343 million, while full-year revenue was $1.4 billion.
- Gross profit for the fourth quarter amounted to $179 million, and $677 million for the full year.
- The company's fourth quarter income from continuing operations was $14 million, compared to a $287 million loss for the full year.
- Groupon ended the year with $851 million in cash.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Groupon · Revenue · Quarterly
$343M
Revenue by segment
Groupon · $214M total across 3 segments · Q3 2021
- Local$175M+29.7%81.8%
- Goods$30.3M-81.2%14.1%
- Travel$8.71M+10.4%4.1%
Forward guidance
Groupon is focusing on expanding inventory and modernizing the marketplace. The company believes it will benefit from COVID-19 recovery and strong execution of its growth strategy. These drivers, coupled with a substantially lower fixed cost base should position Groupon for sustainable, long-term profitable growth.
Tailwinds
- Expanding inventory through Offers and removal of deal restrictions.
- Improving merchant experience with self-service tools.
- Enhancing customer experience with personalized home pages and improved search.
- Leveraging Groupon Connect API for seamless integration of quality supply.
- Scaling inventory strategy across North America based on successful test results.
Headwinds
- COVID-19 impacts and the need for more insights on recovery.
- Volatility in operating results.
- Challenges arising from international operations.
- Global economic uncertainty.
- Competing successfully in our industry.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
-3.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.9%
Avg return
30 days after
37%
23 / 62 earnings
Positive
+55.8%
Q2 2020
Best reaction
-39.9%
Q4 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.6% | +9.9% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.2% | -11.1% | +2.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.0% | +0.4% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +42.6% | +55.8% | +94.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +43.1% | +63.6% | +95.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -29.8% | -31.0% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -22.2% | -32.5% | -18.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +20.9% | +57.4% | +32.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -21.0% | -17.9% | -42.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -36.6% | -31.0% | -18.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.9% | +18.4% | +45.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -9.3% | -16.1% | +42.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -19.8% | -17.5% | -26.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +26.9% | +42.9% | +3.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.0% | -0.9% | -15.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | -16.7% | -10.3% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -12.8% | -26.0% | -16.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +14.6% | +10.3% | -15.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | -14.6% | -24.9% | -36.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.0% | -2.5% | -10.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +12.6% | +49.4% | +23.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.2% | +7.7% | +61.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +55.8% | +53.6% | +99.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -11.0% | -10.7% | -26.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -39.9% | -41.7% | -80.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.5% | +2.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -9.0% | -9.8% | -28.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.1% | +1.7% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -6.1% | -6.9% | -9.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -8.0% | -10.1% | -4.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.4% | -6.8% | -9.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.0% | +5.2% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -12.1% | -13.3% | -11.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +10.5% | +14.9% | +18.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +10.1% | +6.5% | +14.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -14.3% | -11.3% | -24.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +22.5% | +23.3% | +7.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | -22.9% | -25.0% | -22.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +24.6% | +27.6% | +37.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -21.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +28.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -22.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -8.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -10.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +26.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -12.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -22.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -19.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +21.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +15.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -18.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -31.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -26.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -29.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -25.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +11.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +22.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -13.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -13.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -13.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | — | — | — |
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