NYSE$IPG
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Interpublic Group's Q1 2020 results were discussed during the conference call, with a focus on navigating the COVID-19 crisis and adjusting to new realities.
Interpublic Group reported a net organic growth of 0.3% and an EBITA margin of 4.9% for Q1 2020. The company faced headwinds in the U.S. and saw impact from the pandemic, particularly in AsiaPac. Despite these challenges, the company maintained a strong balance sheet and liquidity.
- The company's top priority remains the safety, health, and well-being of its employees, clients, and partners, with over 95% of employees working from home.
- IPG is actively serving clients and helping them navigate changes and challenges, with senior teams reporting deep engagement with clients.
- The company has taken steps to manage costs, including deferred merit increases, hiring freezes, cuts in non-essential spending, furloughs, and salary reductions.
- IPG has a strong balance sheet with $1.55 billion in cash and has taken proactive measures to enhance financial resources, including issuing $650 million in senior notes and arranging an additional $500 million credit facility.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Interpublic Group · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.36B
Forward guidance
The company expects a very difficult second quarter but anticipates a better line of sight into the full year after that. A recovery is expected to start in the third quarter, with a stronger recovery in the fourth quarter and into 2021.
Tailwinds
- Clients are starting to prepare work for when the difficult position is over, and they need to be positioned with a strong message.
- Creativity and data analytics are very relevant to reach the right consumers with the right message.
- The healthcare side of the business is performing well, representing 28% of the company's business.
- The company has stress-tested its business and is financially sound, with people and resources ready for the turnaround.
- The company is delivering good work remotely, which will change the way they work in the future.
Headwinds
- The second quarter is expected to be the worst of the quarters due to the difficulty in predicting client spending.
- Sectors like airlines and cruise lines have come to a standstill and are not expected to recover until the economy is normal.
- Events and sports marketing have been significantly impacted.
- There is a lack of clear visibility into the timing and extent of the economic recovery.
- Clients are wrestling with the timing of when they come back or how they spend their dollars, leading to variances in spending.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 15 quarterly earnings reports
+1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
37 / 67 earnings
Positive
+13.6%
Q4 2010
Best reaction
-18.9%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | -2.0% | -2.7% | — | |
| Q2 2025 | +6.9% | +8.5% | +10.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.5% | +4.3% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.4% | -0.4% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.0% | -5.4% | -7.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.1% | +5.0% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.5% | +1.4% | +1.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.5% | -1.6% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.2% | -2.9% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -14.0% | -13.5% | -14.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.2% | -2.5% | +3.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.7% | -1.5% | -11.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.6% | +7.2% | +17.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.5% | -4.1% | +0.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.1% | -2.3% | -7.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -11.4% | -8.0% | -16.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2021 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2019 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2017 | +12.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2017 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2017 | -16.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2016 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +8.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -18.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +13.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +13.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +10.8% | — | — |
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