NYSE$BFH
Bread Financial Holdings Inc · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Alliance Data's second quarter results were announced, revealing challenges due to the unusual environment, but supported by actions taken in 2019 and at the outset of COVID-19, resulting in better than expected performance.
Alliance Data Systems Corporation reported a 27% decrease in consolidated revenue to $979 million compared to the second quarter of 2019. Income from continuing operations decreased 73% to $38 million, and EPS decreased 70% to $0.81. Adjusted EBITDA, net decreased 50% to $156 million. The company is maintaining an elevated reserve for loan loss, exceeding 13% of end of period receivables.
- Sales activity improved progressively throughout the second quarter.
- Expense reduction programs achieved approximately $50 million in cost savings.
- Additional cost savings of more than $100 million are expected in the second half of 2020.
- Credit metrics were better than expected.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Bread Financial · Revenue · Quarterly
$979M
Forward guidance
Alliance Data expects to remain EBT and cash flow positive in 2020, with sufficient liquidity to manage through a period of anticipated significant stress. The company expects to enter 2021 as a much leaner organization.
Tailwinds
- Alliance Data is working closely with clients on adjusting in-store and online strategies and marketing plans.
- Home décor and beauty continue to be strong-performing verticals.
- Multi-year Private Label Credit Card (PLCC) renewals were signed, including The Tile Shop.
- A new PLCC commercial card program was launched with Floor & Decor.
- A new multi-channel PLCC agreement was signed with SalonCentric.
Headwinds
- Uncertain business environment.
- Adapting to and supporting the needs of enterprise clients and cardmembers.
- Strengthening financial position.
- Investing strategically to drive future growth.
- Macro-economic trends for the remainder of the year are uncertain.
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 Q2 2020
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.3%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
41 / 69 earnings
Positive
+17.8%
Q3 2020
Best reaction
-19.0%
Q4 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.1% | -6.6% | -6.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +7.4% | +10.6% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +8.4% | +7.3% | +6.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.6% | -2.0% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.5% | +1.2% | +5.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.5% | -5.4% | -15.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +0.2% | -1.8% | +13.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +9.2% | +8.1% | +12.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.2% | +3.9% | +17.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +16.4% | +20.3% | +20.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.5% | -2.8% | -2.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +12.0% | +11.4% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.3% | -7.0% | +11.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.8% | -4.0% | -7.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.9% | +12.6% | +21.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.2% | -10.0% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.0% | +3.5% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.7% | +5.0% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.7% | -2.1% | +2.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.9% | -6.1% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +9.3% | +10.9% | +12.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.1% | +3.2% | +42.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +17.8% | +31.1% | +70.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.3% | +1.1% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +10.1% | +29.8% | +14.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.3% | -6.6% | -21.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -15.3% | -16.0% | -15.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.5% | +2.9% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.9% | -2.9% | -13.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | -8.7% | -6.0% | -7.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.2% | -2.8% | -6.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.1% | +2.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.0% | -3.9% | -1.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.9% | -1.9% | -6.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.8% | +5.0% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.2% | -8.1% | -16.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +7.8% | +9.3% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.2% | +0.5% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.9% | -5.1% | +1.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.5% | +8.4% | -6.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -19.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -9.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +8.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +13.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.5% | — | — |
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