NASDAQ$IOSP
Innospec Inc · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Innospec reported an 8 percent increase in revenue driven by Oilfield Services, with GAAP EPS of $1.33 and adjusted non-GAAP EPS of $1.38.
Innospec's first quarter results showed an 8% increase in revenue, driven by Oilfield Services' growth, offsetting challenges in Performance Chemicals. The company reported GAAP EPS of $1.33 and adjusted non-GAAP EPS of $1.38. Fuel Specialties' gross margins improved sequentially, although dampened by an inventory misappropriation in Brazil. The company maintains a strong financial position with $147.5 million in net cash.
- Revenues increased by 8 percent year-over-year, driven by strong growth in Oilfield Services.
- GAAP EPS was reported at $1.33, with adjusted non-GAAP EPS at $1.38.
- Performance Chemicals faced volume and margin headwinds, while Oilfield Services experienced growth and margin expansion.
- Fuel Specialties' gross margins improved but were affected by a $7.4 million inventory misappropriation in Brazil.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Innospec · Revenue · Quarterly
$510M
Revenue by segment
Innospec · $358M total across 2 segments · Q1 2023
- Fuel Specialties$190M-0.8%53.1%
- Oilfield Services$168M+47.9%46.9%
Forward guidance
Innospec anticipates continued short-term challenges in Performance Chemicals, expecting sequential volume and margin improvements. Fuel Specialties aims to recover gross margins to the lower end of the target range, while Oilfield Services is optimistic about delivering full-year operating income growth.
Tailwinds
- New personal care contracts are scheduled to begin in the third quarter which we believe will support continued growth
- Expect sequential volume and margin improvement in the coming quarters in Performance Chemicals
- Fuel Specialties expecting gross margins to recover to the lower end of our target range
- Focused on technology development and margin improvement initiatives which will deliver organic growth over the medium to long-term
- Outlook for technology and sustainability-driven organic growth opportunities remains strong in all businesses
Headwinds
- Short-term negative impact of volume and margin headwinds in Performance Chemicals
- Destocking and weaker demand negatively impacted volumes and margins in Performance Chemicals
- Economic uncertainty affecting customer order patterns
- Inventory issue in Fuel Specialties dampened what was otherwise a very strong quarter
- Potential for recession in the near term
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 Q1 2023
+1.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
62%
40 / 65 earnings
Positive
+14.7%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-8.5%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +3.2% | -0.8% | +1.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.0% | -8.3% | -23.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.4% | +3.9% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.2% | -6.0% | -7.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -7.0% | -7.2% | -12.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +14.7% | +11.7% | +7.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | -8.5% | -8.2% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.9% | +5.0% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.5% | +3.0% | +1.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.7% | +0.8% | +9.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.5% | +1.3% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.6% | -1.3% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.6% | -5.1% | -14.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.1% | +5.8% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.2% | -7.6% | -12.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.4% | +5.4% | +10.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +8.1% | +8.4% | +3.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.2% | +3.3% | -7.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.5% | +1.0% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.6% | +4.2% | +3.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.4% | -0.2% | +4.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.4% | +0.6% | +23.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.2% | +2.9% | -4.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.3% | +5.2% | +16.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.2% | -8.4% | -37.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +9.2% | +8.8% | +8.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.8% | +2.2% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.4% | -0.3% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.8% | +9.6% | +12.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +9.9% | +8.3% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.3% | -4.5% | -2.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.8% | +3.4% | +9.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.8% | +2.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +9.7% | +3.6% | +10.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.7% | -9.3% | -13.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.8% | -2.6% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.7% | +1.9% | -9.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.7% | -5.5% | +10.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.6% | +16.1% | +17.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +7.8% | — | — |
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