NASDAQ$MEDP
Medpace Holdings Inc. · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Medpace's revenue increased, driven by net new business awards and backlog conversion.
Medpace Holdings, Inc. reported a strong second quarter in 2021, with revenue increasing by 35.8% to $278.3 million compared to the prior-year period. Net new business awards grew by 52.5% to $387.6 million, resulting in a net book-to-bill ratio of 1.39x. GAAP net income increased to $39.9 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $24.1 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.
- Revenue for Q2 2021 increased 35.8% to $278.3 million compared to Q2 2020.
- Net new business awards were $387.6 million in Q2 2021, a 52.5% increase year-over-year.
- GAAP net income for Q2 2021 was $39.9 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $24.1 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, for the comparable prior-year period.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $339.0 million as of June 30, 2021, and the company generated $62.8 million in cash flow from operating activities during the second quarter of 2021.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Medpace · Revenue · Quarterly
$278M
Forward guidance
The Company forecasts 2021 revenue in the range of $1.110 billion to $1.150 billion, representing growth of 19.9% to 24.2% over 2020 revenue of $925.9 million. GAAP net income for full year 2021 is forecasted in the range of $162.5 million to $169.5 million. Additionally, full year 2021 EBITDA is expected in the range of $205.0 million to $215.0 million. Based on forecasted 2021 revenue of $1.110 billion to $1.150 billion and GAAP net income of $162.5 million to $169.5 million, diluted earnings per share (GAAP) is forecasted in the range of $4.31 to $4.50.
Tailwinds
- Revenue is forecasted between $1.110 billion and $1.150 billion.
- Revenue growth of 19.9% to 24.2% over 2020 revenue.
- GAAP net income is forecasted between $162.5 million and $169.5 million.
- EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $205.0 million to $215.0 million.
- Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) is forecasted in the range of $4.31 to $4.50.
Headwinds
- Guidance assumes a full year 2021 tax rate of 11.0% to 12.0%.
- Guidance does not reflect the potential impact of any share repurchases the Company may make pursuant to the share repurchase program after June 30, 2021.
- Potential loss, delay or non-renewal of contracts.
- Failure to convert backlog to revenue.
- Risks related to disruptions due to pandemics.
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 2021
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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