NASDAQ$ULH

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc · Q2 2020 earnings

Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported consolidated net income and decreased operating revenues.

Universal Logistics Holdings reported a decrease in operating revenues by 32.7% to $258.0 million, with a net income of $6.2 million, or $0.23 per share, for the second quarter of 2020. The results reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent manufacturing shutdowns, though the company adapted to meet customer demands and reported positive operating results.

  • Second quarter operating revenues decreased by 32.7% to $258.0 million.
  • Net income for the second quarter was $6.2 million, or $0.23 per share.
  • Operating income decreased by 64.7% to $10.8 million.
  • EBITDA decreased by $18.0 million to $30.2 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$258M

Previous: $383M-32.7%
EPS (adj)

$0.23

Previous: $0.70-67.1%
EBITDA Margin

11.7%

Previous: 12.6%-7.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$42.4M

Previous: -$25.1M-68.6%
Free Cash Flow

-$36.2M

Previous: -$5.16M-602.1%
Net Income

$6.17M

Previous: $20M-69.1%
Operating Income

$10.8M

Previous: $30.7M-64.7%
Gross Profit

$838K

Previous: $378M-99.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$7.98M

Previous: $6.46M+23.5%
Total Assets

$963M

Previous: $928M+3.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Universal Logistics · Revenue · Quarterly

$258M

Q2 2020-32.7%vs Q2 2019
Beat estimate in 13 of 15 quarters(87%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Universal Logistics · $123M total across 2 segments · Q2 2020

  • Intermodal
    $82.9M-11.7%
  • Trucking
    $40.5M-37.5%

Forward guidance

Although it is difficult to predict the operating environment for second half of the year, Universal is generally pleased with the anticipated direction of its current operations and remain committed to controlling costs and scaling services to support customer activity.

Tailwinds

  • Resumption of North American manufacturing, particularly in the automotive and heavy-truck space
  • Improving demand for truckload transportation throughout the second quarter
  • Optimism that continued strength in retail sales will boost container volumes
  • Anticipated direction of current operations
  • Commitment to controlling costs and scaling services

Headwinds

  • Difficult to predict the operating environment for the second half of the year
  • COVID-19 pandemic impact
  • Uncertainty in port volumes
  • Potential for continued economic disruption
  • Dependence on customer activity

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 2020

Historical avgQ2 2020

+0.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.5%

Avg return

30 days after

61%

40 / 66 earnings

Positive

+36.4%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-23.3%

Q4 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+8.3%+6.8%+39.5%
Q4 2025-3.7%+16.0%+50.8%
Q3 2025-2.8%-12.4%-29.2%
Q2 2025+10.0%-13.6%-0.9%
Q1 2025-4.8%-18.9%-14.1%
Q4 2024-19.6%-33.3%-34.9%
Q3 2024-8.7%-2.9%+19.0%
Q2 2024-2.6%-5.4%-4.9%
Q1 2024+36.4%+32.9%+36.0%
Q4 2023+5.1%+0.9%+8.3%
Q3 2023-7.2%-2.0%+11.0%
Q2 2023-3.8%-1.2%-14.1%
Q1 2023-2.0%-0.6%+5.1%
Q4 2022-23.3%-27.1%-30.7%
Q3 2022-8.2%-3.8%+2.3%
Q2 2022+4.4%+17.9%+30.6%
Q1 2022+6.4%+4.1%+31.2%
Q4 2021+7.3%+7.6%+21.1%
Q3 2021-2.0%-2.8%-9.8%
Q2 2021+3.3%+0.3%-0.5%
Q1 2021+4.2%+4.2%+4.2%
Q4 2020+6.2%+5.0%+15.6%
Q3 2020-1.5%+8.8%+9.4%
Q2 2020+1.5%+1.0%+20.6%
Q1 2020-3.9%-11.3%+0.9%
Q4 2019+7.7%+6.9%-13.1%
Q3 2019-20.8%-26.1%-22.1%
Q2 2019-7.1%-8.9%-15.3%
Q1 2019+1.4%+8.7%-10.8%
Q4 2018-4.3%-5.3%-22.2%
Q3 2018-4.7%-8.7%-18.9%
Q2 2018+8.9%+22.3%+33.2%
Q1 2018+1.1%+0.2%+11.8%
Q4 2017+4.3%+3.4%-3.8%
Q3 2017+0.9%+1.2%+8.0%
Q2 2017-2.1%+3.5%+5.9%
Q1 2017+5.3%+10.2%-0.4%
Q4 2016+4.5%+1.5%-5.2%
Q3 2016+13.8%+5.7%+33.0%
Q2 2016-2.2%-2.7%-5.0%
Q1 2016-0.8%
Q4 2015-1.2%
Q3 2015+2.5%
Q2 2015-3.0%
Q1 2015+0.5%
Q4 2014+0.7%
Q3 2014+0.6%
Q2 2014+0.3%
Q1 2014+2.7%
Q4 2013+2.4%
Q1 2011+2.4%
Q3 2013+0.8%
Q2 2013+1.1%
Q1 2013+0.6%
Q4 2009+6.5%
Q4 2012+6.5%
Q3 2012-10.2%
Q2 2012+0.3%
Q1 2012+4.8%
Q4 2011+0.6%
Q3 2010-8.4%
Q3 2011-8.4%
Q2 2010+4.0%
Q2 2011+4.0%
Q4 2010+4.0%
Q1 2010+7.6%

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