NYSE$ABM

ABM Industries Inc · Q3 2020 earnings

Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

ABM Industries reported strong operational and financial execution through COVID-19, with GAAP continuing EPS growth and solid cash flow.

ABM Industries reported revenues of approximately $1.4 billion, a decrease of 15.4% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The company reported income from continuing operations of $56.0 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, and adjusted income from continuing operations of $50.1 million, or $0.75 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $109.7 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.9%.

  • Revenues decreased by 15.4% due to COVID-19 related client disruptions.
  • GAAP income from continuing operations was $56.0 million, or $0.83 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted income from continuing operations was $50.1 million, or $0.75 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $109.7 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.9%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.39B

Previous: $1.65B-15.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.75

Previous: $0.60+25.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$28.9M

Previous: -$44.4M+34.9%
Free Cash Flow

$230M

Previous: $69.6M+230.3%
Net Income

$56M

Previous: $36.8M+52.2%
Operating Income

$93.6M

Previous: $57.3M+63.4%
Gross Profit

$219M

Previous: $194M+13.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$229M

Previous: $60.5M+279.2%
Total Assets

$3.67B

Previous: $3.74B-2.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$6.9M

Previous: $4.8M+43.8%

Revenue & EPS history

ABM · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.39B

Q3 2020-15.4%vs Q3 2019
Beat estimate in 12 of 16 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

ABM · $2.09B total across 5 segments · Q4 2023

  • Business & Industry
    $1.03B
  • Manufacturing & Distribution
    $391M
  • Aviation
    $248M
  • Education
    $230M
  • Technical Solutions
    $191M

Forward guidance

Due to the extraordinary and evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains difficult for the Company to predict an accurate fiscal 2020 guidance outlook range. Despite this unpredictable period, the company is committed to driving the momentum experienced during the third quarter, while managing the financial and operational elements within its control.

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 Q3 2020

Historical avgQ3 2020

+0.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-2.1%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.5%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

37 / 68 earnings

Positive

+18.7%

Q4 2018

Best reaction

-13.2%

Q2 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
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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