NYSE$ABM
ABM Industries Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong Q1 2021 earnings driven by increased demand for virus protection and EnhancedClean™ services, along with effective labor management.
ABM Industries reported a decrease in revenue by 7.5% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2020, but experienced a significant increase in operating profit and earnings per share due to higher demand for disinfection-related work and effective labor management. The company achieved more than $45 million in cash flow year-to-date and issued fiscal 2021 guidance.
- GAAP Continuing EPS was $1.10; Adjusted Continuing EPS was $1.01.
- Cash flow from operations exceeded $45 million.
- Revenue decreased by 7.5% due to COVID-19 related client disruptions.
- Increased demand for disinfection-related work orders and EnhancedClean™ services partially offset revenue decline.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ABM · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.49B
Revenue by segment
ABM · $1.28B total across 4 segments · Q1 2021
- Business & Industry$809M—63.5%
- Education$209M—16.4%
- Aviation$143M—11.2%
- Technical Solutions$113M—8.9%
Forward guidance
For fiscal 2021, the Company expects GAAP income from continuing operations of $2.85 to $3.10 per diluted share, and adjusted income from continuing operations of $3.00 to $3.25 per diluted share.
Tailwinds
- The company anticipates a heightened sensitivity to health and hygiene post-pandemic.
- Investments are being made to protect employees and clients.
- The company aims to maximize its strengths and market position.
- The company looks forward to continuing to work with clients as they develop re-entry plans and cultivate robust facility protections.
- The company is encouraged by the development and rollout of the multiple vaccines.
Headwinds
- The impact of COVID-19 on clients and communities continues to evolve.
- Implications to clients and end-markets will remain throughout fiscal 2021.
- Guidance does not include any potential effects associated with certain other discrete tax items and other unrecognized tax benefits.
- Unspecified discrete tax items may impact guidance.
- Unrecognized tax benefits may impact guidance.
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 2021
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.8%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
38 / 69 earnings
Positive
+18.7%
Q4 2018
Best reaction
-13.2%
Q2 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +6.6% | +12.1% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -4.6% | -10.4% | -8.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.7% | -7.7% | -1.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.6% | -4.3% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.0% | -2.0% | +10.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -8.7% | -4.3% | -7.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.9% | -8.3% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -11.0% | -12.6% | -8.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +6.7% | +6.0% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.8% | +2.5% | +8.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.9% | +3.2% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -12.3% | -12.1% | -7.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +6.3% | +2.4% | -6.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.6% | -7.6% | -8.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.2% | -3.9% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.8% | -8.9% | -12.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -13.2% | -22.4% | -13.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.9% | +1.1% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -10.2% | -15.2% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.8% | -2.0% | -1.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.0% | -0.2% | -12.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.2% | +8.7% | +8.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.2% | -5.8% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.5% | -5.7% | -2.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +14.4% | +14.3% | +5.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.3% | -7.1% | -32.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +5.1% | +1.8% | +7.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.6% | -1.7% | -5.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +5.8% | +5.0% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.8% | -7.0% | +3.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +18.7% | +16.4% | +34.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.7% | +6.3% | -0.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +12.1% | +6.9% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.7% | +7.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -12.9% | -13.1% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -9.1% | -6.9% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.4% | -5.3% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.0% | +6.9% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -7.9% | -6.6% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.7% | -0.6% | -0.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +8.8% | +7.2% | +7.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — |
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