NASDAQ$XRX
Xerox Corp · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Xerox's first-quarter results were released, showing a decrease in revenue and earnings per share due to the impact of COVID-19.
Xerox Holdings Corporation reported a decrease in revenue by 14.7 percent year-over-year to $1.86 billion and a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $(0.03) per share. The company withdrew its 2020 financial guidance due to economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19.
- Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $173 million, down $49 million year-over-year.
- Free cash flow was $150 million, down $57 million year-over-year.
- Adjusted operating margin was 4.7 percent, down 630 basis points year-over-year.
- Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.21, down $0.45 year-over-year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Xerox · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.86B
Revenue by segment
Xerox · $1.86B total across 2 segments · Q1 2020
- Post Sale Revenue$1.54B-11.4%82.5%
- Equipment Sales$325M-27.5%17.5%
Forward guidance
The company is withdrawing its 2020 financial guidance for revenue, adjusted operating margin, EPS and free cash flow due to the high level of economic uncertainty and disruption caused by COVID-19.
Tailwinds
- Strong balance sheet
- Sufficient liquidity
- Access to undrawn $1.8 billion revolver
- Receivables securitization
- Access to capital markets
Headwinds
- Greatest impact to revenues from business closures expected during the second quarter.
- Sales are expected to decline significantly as businesses hold off or delay purchases during the closure period.
- Variable charges are impacted by our customers' employees not being in the office and using our equipment due to current lock-down restrictions.
- Uncertainty around the duration and economic impact of the crisis.
- Difficult to predict the full impact on our business operations and financial performance.
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 Q1 2020
-0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.7%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
32 / 64 earnings
Positive
+39.2%
Q1 2026
Best reaction
-19.9%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +39.2% | +68.2% | +106.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -13.0% | -6.9% | -22.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.7% | -8.5% | -26.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.6% | +22.7% | +10.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.8% | -12.0% | -28.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -19.9% | -19.4% | -11.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -6.4% | -5.9% | -8.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -12.4% | -14.7% | -16.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +15.9% | +15.9% | +12.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -10.2% | -9.6% | +1.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +8.3% | +2.7% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +13.2% | +15.3% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.4% | -6.0% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -9.0% | -9.5% | -1.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +7.2% | +9.9% | +15.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -13.7% | -12.0% | -13.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.1% | -2.2% | -5.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -13.5% | -13.5% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.2% | +2.2% | -5.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.9% | -3.7% | -6.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.6% | +1.3% | +22.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -8.9% | -8.1% | +23.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.3% | +5.2% | +20.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +8.2% | -4.4% | -5.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.8% | +1.5% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +10.8% | +8.7% | +26.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.4% | -9.9% | -15.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.1% | -1.0% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | +15.9% | +17.4% | +27.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.7% | +3.7% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.3% | +4.8% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.4% | -3.4% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.2% | -4.0% | -8.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -7.9% | -8.4% | -13.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +6.1% | +5.1% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.6% | +1.8% | -1.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.7% | +2.9% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.1% | -0.6% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.3% | +0.3% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -12.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -10.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -11.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -9.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -8.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +3.1% | — | — |
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