NYSE$ABM

ABM Industries Inc · Q3 2022 earnings

Q3 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

ABM delivered solid Q3 2022 results with double-digit growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by recent acquisitions, demand for core services, and eMobility growth.

ABM reported a strong third quarter with revenue of $2.0 billion, a 27.1% increase year-over-year. Organic revenue growth was 7.4%, with significant contributions from Aviation and Technical Solutions. Adjusted EPS increased to $0.94, and adjusted EBITDA grew by 11% to $125.5 million.

  • Revenue increased by 27.1% year-over-year to $2.0 billion, including 7.4% organic growth.
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $0.94, a 4% increase from the prior year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew by 11% to $125.5 million, with a margin of 6.6%.
  • The company updated its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $3.60 to $3.70 and adjusted EBITDA margin to around 6.6%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.96B

Previous: $1.54B+27.1%
EPS (adj)

$0.94

Previous: $0.90+4.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$37.7M

Previous: -$23.3M-61.8%
Free Cash Flow

-$134M

Previous: $236M-157.1%
Net Income

$56.8M

Previous: -$13.7M+514.6%
Operating Income

$88.7M

Previous: -$9.4M+1043.6%
Gross Profit

$265M

Previous: $255M+3.9%
Cash & Equivalents

$63.9M

Previous: $505M-87.4%
Total Assets

$4.61B

Previous: $3.9B+18.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$7.6M

Previous: $8.4M-9.5%

Revenue & EPS history

ABM · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.96B

Q3 2022+27.1%vs Q3 2021
Beat estimate in 12 of 16 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

ABM · $2B total across 5 segments · Q3 2022

  • Business & Industry
    $873M
  • Education
    $397M
  • Technical Solutions
    $390M
  • Aviation
    $235M
  • Manufacturing & Distribution
    $106M

Forward guidance

ABM expects a solid finish to 2022 and has narrowed its range for adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA margin.

Tailwinds

  • Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.60 to $3.70.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be around 6.6%.
  • Demand environment is expected to remain constructive.
  • RavenVolt acquisition is expected to drive strong demand for energy solutions.
  • Focus remains on managing ongoing inflationary costs.

Headwinds

  • Inflationary pressures are expected to continue into next year.
  • Limited labor availability in certain markets.
  • Expected easing of demand for disinfection-related work orders.
  • Higher direct and indirect costs, primarily for labor.
  • Change in service mix and cost increases.

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 Q3 2022

Historical avgQ3 2022

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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