NASDAQ$QVCAQ
QVC Group Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Qurate Retail's financial performance was impacted by COVID-19, with revenue decreasing and a shift towards lower-margin products.
Qurate Retail reported a 5% decrease in revenue to $2.9 billion, impacted by COVID-19. Diluted EPS was $(0.05), while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.27. The company focused on team member safety and adjusted its offerings to address changing consumer needs.
- Total Qurate Retail revenue decreased by 5% to $2.9 billion.
- Qurate Retail reported diluted EPS of $(0.05) and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.27.
- eCommerce revenue accounted for 59% of total revenue, totaling $1.7 billion.
- The company focused on the safety and financial well-being of its team members in response to COVID-19.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Qurate · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.92B
Revenue by segment
Qurate · $2.92B total across 4 segments · Q1 2020
- QxH$1.79B-3.5%61.4%
- QVC International$635M-1.4%21.7%
- Zulily$316M-20.4%10.8%
- Cornerstone Brands$177M-5.3%6.1%
Forward guidance
Qurate Retail is reducing planned spending and supporting COVID-19 relief programs.
Tailwinds
- Qurate Retail shifted all team members who could work from home to do so temporarily.
- Qurate Retail increased safety and sanitation protocols at fulfillment centers and live studios.
- Qurate Retail rapidly adjusted product offerings, merchandising, marketing, and on-air and online programming.
- Qurate Retail reduced planned spending, including an anticipated $30 to $50 million reduction in capital spend in 2020.
- Qurate Retail has ample liquidity and a healthy balance sheet.
Headwinds
- Qurate Retail experienced significant margin impact from COVID-19 in the first quarter.
- Qurate Retail experienced challenges, including a demand shift to lower-margin products and reduced productivity in fulfillment centers.
- Qurate Retail incurred additional costs impacting margins, including appreciation and emergency pay for onsite team members.
- Qurate Retail experienced relaxation of productivity requirements in fulfillment centers primarily driven by enforcing social distancing.
- Qurate Retail increased reserves for potentially higher bad debt rates and customer returns.
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 Q1 2020
-1.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-4.1%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.9%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
27 / 64 earnings
Positive
+59.2%
Q3 2023
Best reaction
-39.5%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.5% | +5.0% | -30.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -39.5% | -37.7% | -9.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | +6.6% | +29.1% | +181.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -17.4% | -41.7% | -73.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -16.6% | -32.5% | -50.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -19.6% | -17.9% | -32.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.2% | +1.6% | -19.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -14.5% | -8.8% | -19.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.7% | -6.4% | -12.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +59.2% | +46.5% | +111.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.6% | -6.4% | -17.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +56.8% | +59.2% | +42.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -24.6% | -33.6% | -53.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -19.5% | -27.4% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +21.3% | +18.4% | -8.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -14.6% | -21.3% | -14.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -9.2% | -10.9% | -17.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -14.8% | -10.7% | -29.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.3% | -4.7% | -8.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +18.6% | +9.5% | +10.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | -1.8% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | +14.1% | +6.3% | +46.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -7.4% | -8.8% | -10.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -7.8% | -4.6% | +13.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -28.8% | -8.2% | -11.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +11.1% | +9.6% | -11.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.6% | -4.4% | -15.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | -28.7% | -25.5% | -24.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | -17.9% | -16.1% | -27.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.9% | -1.0% | -9.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.1% | +1.4% | -5.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -10.3% | -10.8% | -12.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -7.6% | -4.2% | -12.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +11.0% | +10.2% | +15.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.8% | -6.7% | -7.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +13.0% | +11.3% | +11.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.7% | -5.5% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +10.7% | +9.2% | +14.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -18.7% | -19.8% | -19.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +10.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.1% | — | — |
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