NASDAQ$MEDP

Medpace Holdings Inc. · Q2 2020 earnings

Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Medpace's second quarter results were announced, demonstrating a decrease in revenue and net income compared to the prior-year period, but backlog grew.

Medpace Holdings, Inc. reported a decrease in revenue for the second quarter of 2020, with a corresponding decrease in net income compared to the same period in 2019. However, the company's backlog experienced growth, and net new business awards were significant, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio above 1.

  • Revenue for Q2 2020 decreased by 4.3% to $205.0 million compared to $214.1 million in Q2 2019.
  • Net new business awards in Q2 2020 were $254.1 million, a 9.0% decrease from $279.2 million in Q2 2019, resulting in a net book-to-bill ratio of 1.24x.
  • GAAP net income for Q2 2020 was $24.1 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to $27.5 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, in Q2 2019.
  • Backlog as of June 30, 2020, grew 14.6% to $1.3 billion from $1.2 billion as of June 30, 2019.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$205M

Previous: $214M-4.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.64

Previous: $0.81-21.0%
Net New Business Awards

$254M

Previous: $279M-9.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$14.9M

Previous: -$5.99M-148.5%
Free Cash Flow

$9.22M

Previous: $21.5M-57.1%
Net Income

$24.1M

Previous: $27.5M-12.2%
Operating Income

$30.1M

Previous: $35.3M-14.6%
Gross Profit

-$148M

Previous: -$150M+1.3%
Cash & Equivalents

$161M

Previous: $20.1M+700.6%
Total Assets

$1.22B

Previous: $1.02B+20.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$2.62M

Previous: $5.39M-51.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Medpace · Revenue · Quarterly

$205M

Q2 2020-4.3%vs Q2 2019
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The Company forecasts 2020 revenue in the range of $880.0 million to $920.0 million, representing growth of 2.2% to 6.9% over 2019 revenue of $861.0 million. GAAP net income for full year 2020 is forecasted in the range of $136.0 million to $144.0 million. Additionally, full year 2020 EBITDA is expected in the range of $180.0 million to $190.0 million. Based on forecasted 2020 revenue of $880.0 million to $920.0 million and GAAP net income of $136.0 million to $144.0 million, diluted earnings per share (GAAP) is forecasted in the range of $3.62 to $3.83.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue growth of 2.2% to 6.9% over 2019 revenue of $861.0 million
  • Full year 2020 GAAP net income is forecasted in the range of $136.0 million to $144.0 million
  • Full year 2020 EBITDA is expected in the range of $180.0 million to $190.0 million
  • Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) is forecasted in the range of $3.62 to $3.83
  • Guidance assumes a full year 2020 tax rate of 15.0% to 16.0%

Headwinds

  • Guidance does not reflect the potential impact of any share repurchases the Company may make pursuant to the share repurchase program.
  • Potential loss, delay or non-renewal of our contracts, or the non-payment by customers for services we have performed
  • The failure to convert backlog to revenue at our present or historical conversion rate
  • Decreased operating margins due to increased pricing pressure or other factors
  • Failure to perform our services in accordance with contractual requirements, government regulations and ethical considerations

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

Historical avgQ2 2020

-1.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.1%

Avg return

30 days after

44%

19 / 43 earnings

Positive

+39.0%

Q3 2022

Best reaction

-31.5%

Q1 2016

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-2.5%-19.4%-14.9%
Q4 2025-15.9%-19.3%-16.3%
Q3 2025+9.0%+6.2%+8.2%
Q2 2025-0.2%+1.5%+7.0%
Q1 2025-2.3%+3.3%+1.4%
Q4 2024-7.5%-4.0%-10.3%
Q3 2024-8.4%-7.3%-8.5%
Q2 2024-15.2%-9.5%-6.1%
Q1 2024+9.4%+6.4%+4.8%
Q4 2023+11.6%+20.0%+25.0%
Q3 2023+18.8%+9.2%+20.8%
Q2 2023+4.6%+3.9%+1.8%
Q1 2023+10.2%+5.9%+7.2%
Q4 2022-2.9%-7.6%-20.4%
Q3 2022+39.0%+41.5%+39.2%
Q2 2022-2.9%+5.0%+3.8%
Q1 2022-12.0%-11.3%-12.2%
Q4 2021-20.6%-18.2%-12.1%
Q3 2021+13.9%+21.1%+14.4%
Q2 2021-6.0%-3.4%-0.8%
Q1 2021-12.8%-11.3%-13.3%
Q4 2020-2.7%-5.3%-2.0%
Q3 2020-6.1%-4.8%+4.4%
Q2 2020+15.5%+12.8%+16.7%
Q1 2020-2.5%-11.9%+9.0%
Q4 2019+2.4%-9.7%-31.7%
Q3 2019+0.8%-0.5%+3.8%
Q2 2019+24.9%+19.9%+27.2%
Q1 2019-4.3%-1.6%-4.7%
Q4 2018-21.3%-21.8%-18.4%
Q3 2018+0.2%+13.9%+21.8%
Q2 2018+28.6%+24.4%+23.4%
Q1 2018+2.3%-0.0%+12.9%
Q4 2017-15.7%-14.3%-5.3%
Q3 2017+6.2%+5.6%-3.7%
Q2 2017+8.0%+15.1%+17.2%
Q1 2016-31.5%-29.1%-12.6%
Q1 2017-29.1%-27.5%-12.3%
Q4 2014-21.3%-20.7%-22.2%
Q2 2016-21.3%-20.7%-22.2%
Q4 2016-19.8%-20.1%-22.3%
Q3 2016+3.8%+8.1%+24.0%
Q4 2015+3.8%+8.1%+24.0%
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q1 2014

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