NASDAQ$PLUS
ePlus Inc · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Revenue increased due to higher product sales and managed services, but gross profit and earnings decreased.
ePlus inc. reported a 5.2% increase in net sales to $433.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021. Technology segment net sales increased 5.4% to $419.4 million, while service revenues increased 2.8% to $49.4 million. Net earnings decreased 1.3% to $19.8 million, and diluted earnings per share decreased 2.0% to $1.48. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 7.2% to $1.68.
- Net sales increased by 5.2% to $433.1 million.
- Technology segment net sales increased by 5.4% to $419.4 million.
- Service revenues increased by 2.8% to $49.4 million.
- Net earnings decreased by 1.3% to $19.8 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ePlus · Revenue · Quarterly
$433M
Forward guidance
ePlus believes it is well positioned to continue to effectively and efficiently serve its diversified customer base. The portfolio of Technology and Financing businesses represents a competitive advantage for ePlus.
Tailwinds
- Broad portfolio of products and services directed to high growth areas.
- More streamlined operation.
- Technology and Financing businesses represent a competitive advantage.
- Increase in demand for financing from several customers.
- Strong balance sheet provides capital to invest in organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
Headwinds
- Challenging and uncertain economic periods.
- Customers managing through budgetary constraints.
- Monitoring the landscape for attractive opportunities.
- Difficult business conditions.
- The duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.0%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
38 / 65 earnings
Positive
+21.8%
Q2 2016
Best reaction
-23.0%
Q2 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | -7.3% | -9.3% | — | |
| Q3 2026 | -1.7% | +0.3% | -9.4% | |
| Q2 2026 | +15.5% | +24.8% | +22.4% | |
| Q1 2026 | +9.5% | +17.0% | +11.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.0% | +7.1% | +9.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -13.1% | -14.7% | -19.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -17.9% | -19.3% | -19.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.9% | +9.1% | +13.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.4% | -1.7% | -7.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -12.0% | -2.4% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -9.3% | -7.3% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +14.4% | +13.5% | +12.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.9% | +7.4% | +15.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +8.3% | +5.5% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.4% | +4.7% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -13.5% | -13.2% | -17.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.8% | +2.4% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.1% | +1.0% | +11.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +6.2% | +0.4% | -6.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.7% | +7.4% | +18.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.4% | -3.2% | -12.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | +6.8% | +7.2% | +14.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.0% | +7.3% | +21.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.5% | +2.8% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.8% | +5.8% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.3% | +1.6% | -11.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +20.7% | +10.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +13.9% | +9.1% | +13.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -19.7% | -16.5% | -22.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.9% | +4.8% | +10.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.1% | -5.3% | -13.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.0% | -5.9% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.4% | +1.9% | +6.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -8.3% | -6.1% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -23.0% | -22.3% | -18.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.8% | +2.9% | +1.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.0% | +3.7% | +0.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +6.4% | +8.7% | +14.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +7.6% | +5.1% | +22.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.0% | -0.7% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.7% | +1.1% | -3.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | -17.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +21.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -9.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +18.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +19.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.0% | — | — |
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