NASDAQ$IOSP
Innospec Inc · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Innospec reported a net loss due to market volatility and decline in demand. Performance Chemicals delivered excellent results, while Fuel Specialties and Oilfield Services were impacted by reduced demand. The company focused on cost reduction and maintained a strong liquidity position.
Innospec Inc. reported a challenging second quarter with a net loss of $39.7 million, or $1.62 per share, compared to a net income of $22.3 million, or $0.90 per share, in the same quarter last year. Total net sales were $244.9 million, a 32% decrease from $362.4 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Performance Chemicals performed well, but Fuel Specialties and Oilfield Services were negatively impacted by reduced demand. The company took restructuring and impairment charges, but cash generation remained positive.
- Performance Chemicals showed resilience with an 11% increase in operating income despite market volatility.
- Fuel Specialties and Oilfield Services were significantly impacted by the collapse in fuel demand and oil prices.
- Innospec took a restructuring charge for the conclusion of Octane Additives and an impairment charge in Oilfield Services.
- The company maintained a strong balance sheet with positive cash generation and improved liquidity of $18.6 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Innospec · Revenue · Quarterly
$245M
Revenue by segment
Innospec · $149M total across 2 segments · Q2 2020
- Fuel Specialties$107M-19.4%72.0%
- Oilfield Services$41.8M-65.9%28.0%
Forward guidance
Innospec anticipates recovery in Fuel Specialties in line with economic improvements and expects growth in areas like gasoline direct injection engine technology and new marine fuels. The company is diversifying Oilfield Services and adjusting its cost base to match customer activity. They are looking forward with optimism and are well-placed to accelerate growth if attractive acquisition opportunities arise.
Tailwinds
- Performance Chemicals is expected to continue delivering excellent results with promising organic projects.
- Fuel Specialties is anticipated to recover with improvements in trade and economic conditions.
- Demand in areas like gasoline direct injection engine technology and new marine fuels should supplement underlying growth in Fuel Specialties.
- Oilfield Services' diversification strategy is on track, with growth in drag reducing agents and plant expansion to meet customer demand.
- Innospec's strong balance sheet and improved liquidity position them well for potential acquisitions.
Headwinds
- The second quarter was disappointing due to challenging market conditions.
- Fuel Specialties and Oilfield Services were significantly impacted by reduced fuel demand and oil prices.
- The company incurred restructuring charges related to the cessation of the Octane Additives business.
- An impairment charge was recognized for intangible assets in Oilfield Services.
- Short-term pipeline throughput has dropped, impacting Oilfield Services.
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 Q2 2020
+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% | — | — |
Discussion
Share your read of this quarter. Sign-in carries your eToro identity.
Join the conversation
Sign in with eToro to post your read of this quarter and vote on others'.
Sign in with eToro