NYSE$BCO
Brinks Co · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Brink's third quarter results reflected strong revenue recovery and cost reductions, driving margin growth.
Brink's reported a 5% increase in revenue (11% in constant currency) and GAAP EPS of $(0.47) with non-GAAP EPS at $0.86. The company's revenue reached 88% of 2019 pro forma levels, and cost reductions drove significant operating profit growth.
- Revenue increased by 5%, and 11% on a constant currency basis.
- GAAP EPS was $(.47); non-GAAP EPS was $.86.
- Revenue reached 88% of 2019 pro forma levels, up from 78% in Q2, with September at 90%.
- GAAP operating profit was $76 million, with a 7.9% margin; non-GAAP operating profit was $100 million, with a 10.3% margin.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Brinks · Revenue · Quarterly
$971M
Forward guidance
Brink's expects a strong finish to 2020, with a fourth-quarter operating margin target of approximately 11.5%. The company is also optimistic about continued margin expansion in 2021.
Tailwinds
- Ongoing cost actions driving operating profit and margin rates higher.
- Additional contributions expected from the G4S acquisition.
- Fourth-quarter operating margin target of approximately 11.5%.
- Continued margin expansion expected in 2021.
- Full-year benefits of permanent cost reductions and the G4S acquisition expected in 2021.
Headwinds
- Government-mandated shutdowns reduced April pro forma revenue to 71% of 2019 levels.
- Potential impact of highly inflationary accounting on Argentina operations.
- Uncertainty related to potential Non-GAAP adjusting items.
- Risks associated with operating in foreign countries.
- Pandemics and other extraordinary events that negatively affect global or regional cash commerce.
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
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.9%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
40 / 68 earnings
Positive
+20.9%
Q2 2020
Best reaction
-14.4%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +4.5% | +0.7% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -14.4% | -8.8% | -25.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.6% | +7.5% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.3% | -6.9% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.9% | -6.3% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.3% | -3.7% | -9.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.6% | -7.4% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +6.2% | +6.9% | +11.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.7% | +4.5% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.5% | +4.9% | +18.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.5% | -0.2% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.2% | +4.1% | +13.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.7% | +7.2% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.2% | -0.9% | +0.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.4% | +2.7% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.2% | +0.7% | +8.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.3% | +2.2% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +16.2% | +15.6% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.8% | -4.6% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.3% | +3.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.8% | +1.1% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.5% | +5.5% | +57.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +20.9% | +13.9% | +31.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -11.6% | -11.8% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.5% | -4.6% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.8% | +2.5% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.7% | +4.6% | -18.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.3% | -1.3% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.9% | +3.7% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.2% | +5.5% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.4% | +0.5% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.5% | -1.1% | -7.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -10.1% | -9.3% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -8.9% | -9.9% | -5.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +12.9% | +10.5% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.5% | +3.9% | +7.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +16.1% | +22.5% | +21.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | +8.7% | +5.8% | +20.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.6% | +3.6% | +15.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -13.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +15.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -8.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +18.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.5% | — | — |
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