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Shift4 Payments Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Shift4's Q4 2020 earnings exceeded expectations, driven by strong growth in end-to-end payment volume and gross revenue.
Shift4 Payments reported strong Q4 2020 results, with significant increases in end-to-end payment volume and gross revenue less network fees. The company demonstrated resilience and growth despite the ongoing pandemic, driven by its innovative solutions and strategic partnerships.
- End-to-end payment volume increased to $11.4 billion.
- Gross revenue less network fees rose to $88.5 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $35.5 million.
- The company provided positive forward guidance, anticipating continued growth and profitability.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Shift4 · Revenue · Quarterly
$211M
Forward guidance
Shift4 anticipates continued growth and profitability, driven by increasing payment volume and strategic initiatives. The company expects to maintain a strong financial position and capitalize on market opportunities.
Tailwinds
- End-to-end payment volume between $12.4 billion and $12.7 billion
- Gross revenue less network fees between $95 million and $98 million
- Adjusted EBITDA between $37 million and $40 million
- Capital expenditures of approximately $10 million
- Depreciation and amortization of approximately $9 million
Headwinds
- Continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on certain industries
- Potential fluctuations in payment volume due to economic conditions
- Increased competition in the payment processing market
- Risks associated with integrating acquired businesses
- Potential changes in regulatory requirements
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
+3.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+4.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.2%
Avg return
30 days after
61%
14 / 23 earnings
Positive
+21.7%
Q4 2022
Best reaction
-17.5%
Q4 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +9.1% | -4.9% | -11.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -15.5% | -13.0% | -22.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.0% | +6.3% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +12.8% | +3.4% | +16.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -17.5% | -22.8% | -29.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.4% | -7.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +12.4% | +19.7% | +19.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.9% | +0.6% | +15.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +18.0% | +14.8% | -9.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +16.5% | +23.5% | +41.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.1% | +1.7% | -9.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -10.8% | -6.4% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +21.7% | +26.7% | +27.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -0.4% | +17.8% | +13.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +10.7% | +12.6% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.0% | +0.6% | -9.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -7.2% | -16.5% | +17.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +14.4% | +20.8% | -6.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.9% | -1.0% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -8.3% | -12.2% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | +12.8% | +15.1% | +22.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.9% | +11.1% | +15.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +12.5% | +15.1% | +25.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2019 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2019 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2019 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2019 | — | — | — |
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