NYSE$FNF
Fidelity National Financial Inc · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.09 and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.09.
Fidelity National Financial reported a strong second quarter, benefiting from high refinance volumes. The acquisition of FGL Holdings was completed on June 1, 2020, diversifying earnings and reducing volatility. Adjusted pre-tax title earnings and margin were the best since Q3 2003.
- Total revenue reached approximately $2.4 billion, compared to $2.1 billion in Q2 2019.
- Net earnings from continuing operations were $304 million, with adjusted net earnings at $305 million.
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.09, matching the adjusted diluted EPS.
- Refinance orders opened increased by 111% and refinance orders closed increased by 158% compared to Q2 2019.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Fidelity National Financial · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.42B
Revenue by segment
Fidelity National Financial · $2.3B total across 2 segments · Q2 2020
- Title Segment$2.22B—96.9%
- Corporate and Other$72M—3.1%
Forward guidance
The company is focused on managing expenses and monitoring order volumes in light of the ongoing pandemic, while maintaining expense discipline. They are committed to maximizing shareholder value through dividends, business growth, and opportunistic share buybacks.
Tailwinds
- Strong refinance volumes compared to the 2019 comparable period.
- Adjusted pre-tax title earnings and margin were the best since Q3 2003.
- Operational capabilities have ensured security and productivity even with remote work.
- F&G had strong sales in the period, gaining market share while maintaining pricing discipline.
- F&G launched into the independent broker dealer channel in June.
Headwinds
- Ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Commercial revenue declined by 36% due to decrease in closed orders.
- Purchase orders opened decreased 20% on a daily basis.
- Purchase orders closed decreased 24% on a daily basis.
- F&G reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $39 million.
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
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.9%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.9%
Avg return
30 days after
51%
35 / 68 earnings
Positive
+5.8%
Q2 2018
Best reaction
-7.2%
Q1 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.9% | -7.2% | -7.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.8% | -5.0% | -20.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.6% | +7.2% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -7.2% | -10.9% | -14.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.3% | +6.8% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.6% | +1.2% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.6% | +0.2% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.9% | -1.4% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.1% | -5.1% | -1.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.8% | +5.1% | +12.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.2% | +5.6% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -4.1% | -1.3% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.8% | -5.5% | -20.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.3% | +7.3% | -2.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.6% | -2.2% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.6% | +1.2% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.7% | +2.1% | +7.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.5% | +3.7% | +5.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.1% | +6.1% | +9.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.8% | +0.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.3% | -2.8% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.5% | +2.1% | +14.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.2% | +7.4% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.0% | +8.0% | +10.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.7% | -0.6% | -23.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.9% | +3.4% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.9% | +2.8% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.2% | +0.8% | -0.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.3% | -3.4% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -6.0% | -5.6% | -5.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.8% | +7.8% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.2% | +1.3% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.7% | -5.3% | -4.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.9% | +4.9% | +14.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.0% | +2.9% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.1% | +2.1% | +7.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.5% | +3.3% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.2% | -5.2% | -11.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.9% | +3.7% | +0.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.2% | — | — |
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