NYSE$HEI
Heico Corporation · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported a decrease in net income and sales due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
HEICO Corporation reported a decrease in net income and sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, primarily due to the adverse effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the commercial aerospace industry. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a strong financial position and continues to pursue strategic acquisitions.
- Net income for the quarter was $54.3 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $81.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, in the same period last year.
- Net sales for the quarter were $386.4 million, down from $532.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
- The Flight Support Group's sales decreased due to lower demand resulting from the decline in global commercial air travel.
- The Electronic Technologies Group experienced a slight decrease in sales, mainly due to the Outbreak.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Heico · Revenue · Quarterly
$386M
Revenue by segment
Heico · $389M total across 2 segments · Q3 2020
- Electronic Technologies Group$211M-2.4%54.2%
- Flight Support Group$178M-44.3%45.8%
Forward guidance
HEICO anticipates recovery in demand for commercial aviation products as commercial air travel resumes and cost savings become a priority for customers. The company expects to leverage its financial strength to pursue acquisitions and manage periodic operational disruptions.
Tailwinds
- Cost savings will likely be a priority for commercial aviation customers, benefiting demand for HEICO's products.
- HEICO's cost-saving solutions and product development programs may increase market share.
- The company has a healthy balance sheet with a strong cash position and nominal debt.
- HEICO is well-positioned for long-term success due to its diverse base of industries beyond commercial aerospace.
- HEICO will utilize its financial strength and flexibility to aggressively pursue high quality acquisitions of various sizes.
Headwinds
- The COVID-19 outbreak caused significant volatility and a substantial decline in value across global markets.
- The commercial aerospace industry experienced an ongoing substantial decline in demand.
- HEICO experienced periodic operational disruptions resulting from supply chain disturbances, staffing challenges, temporary facility closures, transportation interruptions and other conditions which slow production, orders or increase costs.
- The company cannot estimate the Outbreak's duration and magnitude and cannot confidently predict when demand for commercial aerospace products will return to pre-Outbreak levels.
- Some markets experienced weaker demand.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
37 / 68 earnings
Positive
+13.9%
Q1 2025
Best reaction
-13.2%
Q1 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -9.2% | -5.2% | -20.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.8% | +9.5% | +14.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +8.7% | +2.2% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +7.5% | +9.8% | +18.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +13.9% | +16.7% | +17.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -9.7% | -9.1% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | +0.3% | +4.0% | +6.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.0% | +2.1% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.8% | -2.7% | -2.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.1% | -1.1% | -5.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.5% | +1.8% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.9% | -10.0% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.3% | -0.2% | -3.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.0% | +1.5% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.0% | -2.4% | -7.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.1% | +9.0% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.1% | +4.6% | +9.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.1% | -2.5% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.1% | -0.6% | +3.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.3% | +4.0% | +6.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.7% | -2.9% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | -1.4% | +2.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.1% | -0.1% | -8.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +11.9% | +7.2% | +5.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | -13.2% | -9.4% | -26.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.4% | -7.5% | -3.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.4% | +0.3% | -11.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +12.5% | +16.8% | +26.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.4% | -0.5% | +0.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.8% | -9.2% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +11.6% | +12.8% | +13.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.6% | +2.2% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.6% | +5.5% | +6.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.1% | -2.5% | +0.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.6% | +1.5% | +10.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.8% | +0.2% | -3.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.9% | +3.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.8% | -3.4% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.3% | -5.8% | -5.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.5% | +1.1% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +10.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.8% | — | — |
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