NYSE$CPAY
Corpay Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
FLEETCOR reported record revenues and adjusted net income per share, driven by organic revenue growth and strategic capital allocation.
FLEETCOR Technologies reported a strong fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021, with record revenues and adjusted net income per share. The company's performance exceeded expectations, driven by momentum across its businesses and strategic capital allocation through share repurchases.
- Revenues increased by 30% to $802.3 million compared to Q4 2020.
- Net income increased by 7% to $225.0 million compared to Q4 2020.
- Adjusted net income increased by 18% to $304.9 million compared to Q4 2020.
- The company repurchased approximately 2.3 million shares in Q4 2021.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Corpay · Revenue · Quarterly
$802M
Revenue by segment
Corpay · $344M total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Corporate Payments$175M+51.7%50.7%
- Lodging Payments$103M+80.9%30.0%
- Other$66.4M+5.4%19.3%
Forward guidance
FLEETCOR expects to return to its normal growth cadence in fiscal year 2022, with sales growth of 20%, organic growth of 9% to 11%, and adjusted EPS growth in the mid-teens. Volumes and revenue are expected to build throughout the year, benefiting from growth investments and acquisitions. Expenses are expected to be higher than in 2021, but will be managed in line with the revenue growth outlook.
Tailwinds
- Total revenues between $3,190 million and $3,250 million.
- GAAP net income between $935 million and $975 million.
- GAAP net income per diluted share between $11.65 and $12.15.
- Adjusted net income between $1,200 million and $1,240 million.
- Adjusted net income per diluted share between $15.00 and $15.50.
Headwinds
- Weighted average U.S. fuel prices equal to $3.40 per gallon.
- Market spreads slightly favorable to the 2021 average.
- Foreign exchange rates equal to the month average of January 2022.
- Interest expense between $90 million and $100 million, with three 25bp rate increases.
- A tax rate of 24% to 26%.
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 2021
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+12.8%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-13.3%
Q3 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.2% | +6.2% | +13.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +11.6% | +18.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +6.2% | +11.1% | +18.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.4% | +7.2% | +3.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.2% | -5.0% | -13.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.9% | +7.3% | +4.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.7% | +2.7% | +11.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.1% | -5.6% | -15.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -7.6% | -5.6% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.0% | -1.8% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.4% | +7.6% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +8.0% | +11.0% | +13.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.4% | -1.4% | -8.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.7% | -3.4% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.0% | +2.0% | -6.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | -11.7% | -12.0% | -4.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +7.1% | +4.8% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.2% | +2.1% | -14.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.8% | +4.4% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.2% | -3.3% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.2% | +1.3% | +11.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.1% | +17.6% | +13.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -9.3% | -11.5% | -10.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.2% | -5.0% | +17.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.2% | -3.4% | -23.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.7% | -0.3% | +5.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | +9.2% | +10.9% | +13.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.7% | +2.7% | -2.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.5% | +6.1% | +11.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +9.2% | +7.7% | +4.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.0% | -0.3% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -5.0% | -3.4% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.6% | -4.5% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +10.3% | +8.8% | +9.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.8% | -7.6% | -6.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.2% | -5.5% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +12.8% | +13.1% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -13.3% | -14.4% | -17.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.6% | +6.0% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +10.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +9.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.5% | — | — |
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