NYSE$ABM
ABM Industries Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
ABM reported resilient operational and financial performance in Q4 2020.
ABM Industries announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year that ended October 31, 2020. The company achieved revenues of $1.5 billion for the quarter. GAAP income from continuing operations was $53.1 million, or $0.78 per diluted share. Adjusted income from continuing operations was $46.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted share.
- Fourth quarter revenue improved sequentially compared to the third quarter.
- Pandemic-related work orders and labor management continued to drive solid profit growth.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin accelerated to the longer term target range and record cash flow was generated.
- The strength of market positioning, as well as liquidity, has enabled the company to navigate the risks and opportunities of the pandemic confidently.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ABM · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.48B
Revenue by segment
ABM · $2.09B total across 5 segments · Q4 2023
- Business & Industry$1.03B—49.4%
- Manufacturing & Distribution$391M—18.7%
- Aviation$248M—11.9%
- Education$230M—11.0%
- Technical Solutions$191M—9.1%
Forward guidance
For the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company expects GAAP income from continuing operations of $0.53 to $0.58 per diluted share, and adjusted income from continuing operations of $0.60 to $0.65 per diluted share.
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 Q4 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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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