NASDAQ$VSEC
VSE Corporation · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
VSE Corporation reported a net loss for Q2 2020, with revenue declining due to the impact of COVID-19, but took strategic actions to adapt to the environment.
VSE Corporation reported a decrease in total revenue by 10.8% compared to Q2 2019, with a GAAP net loss of $22.6 million. The company faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly impacting the Aviation segment. However, strategic actions, including cost reductions and new business development, are expected to contribute to positive adjusted net income and free cash flow for the full year.
- Total revenues decreased by 10.8% year-over-year, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the divestiture of Prime Turbines.
- GAAP net loss was $22.6 million, influenced by non-cash impairment charges related to the Aviation segment.
- The Fleet segment revenue increased by 32.4%, driven by a large order for COVID-19 related PPE supplies.
- VSE is implementing cost reduction measures and focusing on new business development to enhance profitability.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
VSE · Revenue · Quarterly
$169M
Revenue by segment
VSE · $61M total across 1 segment · Q4 2019
- Aviation$61M+42.3%100.0%
Forward guidance
VSE anticipates sequential growth in Aviation segment revenue and earnings during the third quarter of 2020 and expects to generate positive adjusted net income and free cash flow for the full-year 2020.
Tailwinds
- Sequential growth in Aviation segment revenue and earnings is anticipated during the third quarter of 2020.
- Ongoing program to integrate business units will reduce go-to-market Aviation entities from seven to two.
- Exiting of three Aviation site locations.
- New business development remains a top management priority across each reporting segment.
- Cash and liquidity increased on both a sequential and year-over-year basis in the second quarter.
Headwinds
- The pace of recovery in the Aviation segment will be gradual and uncertain.
- Decline in funded backlog was attributable to the expiration of a contract in January 2020 and delay of new business awards.
- COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique set of near-term challenges for the business.
- Aviation segment revenue, excluding Prime Turbines, declined 31% year-over-year due to lower demand for aftermarket supply and MRO services.
- Federal & Defense segment revenue declined 18.7% year-over-year primarily due to the completion of DoD program work in January 2020.
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
+1.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
32 / 65 earnings
Positive
+34.8%
Q3 2015
Best reaction
-20.5%
Q4 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.1% | -9.5% | -9.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.0% | -1.3% | -22.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.3% | -1.0% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +7.9% | +11.3% | +13.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +16.7% | +14.8% | +15.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.6% | +13.6% | +11.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.3% | -11.4% | +6.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.9% | -10.8% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.6% | +0.2% | +10.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +8.8% | +8.8% | +14.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.3% | +0.6% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +25.7% | +13.1% | +11.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -20.5% | -28.2% | -25.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -0.8% | +6.7% | +12.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +15.1% | +16.6% | +23.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | +17.0% | +5.5% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.9% | -9.0% | -15.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +11.7% | +11.4% | +15.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.1% | -7.4% | -5.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.1% | +3.6% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.9% | +6.0% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.1% | +2.7% | +16.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.8% | +0.9% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.9% | -11.2% | +28.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.9% | -6.0% | -35.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +17.7% | +16.2% | +20.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | +14.2% | +17.6% | +24.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.2% | -8.2% | -20.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.0% | -3.5% | -12.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +9.8% | +7.1% | +1.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.1% | -8.5% | -18.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.6% | -2.5% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.1% | +0.3% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | -13.8% | -15.4% | -17.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +9.2% | +18.8% | +11.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.6% | -1.9% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.0% | -2.9% | -4.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | -7.3% | -6.9% | +26.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.3% | -8.7% | -3.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +34.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -9.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +12.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +12.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.1% | — | — |
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