NYSE$MDT
Medtronic PLC · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Medtronic's Q4 2020 financial results were reported, showing a decrease in revenue and EPS due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company announced a dividend increase, reflecting its strong financial position.
Medtronic reported a 26% decrease in Q4 revenue to $6.0 billion, with GAAP EPS at $0.48 and non-GAAP EPS at $0.58. The results were in line with previous updates, reflecting the impact of deferred procedures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, the company increased its dividend, showcasing its financial strength.
- Q4 revenue decreased by 26% as reported and 25% organically, reaching $6.0 billion.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $0.48, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.58.
- The company's financial results aligned with the update provided on April 21, reflecting the broad impact on the MedTech industry.
- Medtronic increased its quarterly dividend to $0.58, marking the 43rd consecutive year of dividend increases.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Medtronic · Revenue · Quarterly
$6B
Revenue by segment
Medtronic · $5.15B total across 8 segments · Q4 2020
- Surgical & Endoscopy$1.17B-23.6%22.7%
- Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure$940M-39.5%18.2%
- Acute Care & Monitoring$766M+5.5%14.9%
- Coronary & Peripheral Vascular$697M-29.9%13.5%
- Cranial & Spinal Technologies$615M-26.0%11.9%
- Diabetes$570M-8.9%11.1%
- Other$198M-42.1%3.8%
- Specialty Therapies$197M-43.9%3.8%
Forward guidance
Due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Medtronic is not providing formal annual or quarterly financial guidance at this time.
Tailwinds
- Medtronic is in a strong financial position.
- The company has ample liquidity.
- Medtronic has no public debt maturing until March 2021.
- The company announced a significant increase in its dividend.
- Medtronic is investing to drive a strong recovery and consistent, long-term growth.
Headwinds
- Uncertainty on near-term financial results caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- COVID-19 has had and is expected to continue to have an impact on business, operations and production.
- Demand for offerings is affected by COVID-19.
- Employees, medical professionals and healthcare systems are impacted.
- Communities in which Medtronic operates are affected.
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 Q4 2020
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.4%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
38 / 66 earnings
Positive
+6.2%
Q1 2019
Best reaction
-7.3%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | +5.3% | +9.4% | — | |
| Q3 2026 | -2.8% | -2.6% | -12.7% | |
| Q2 2026 | +3.9% | +5.1% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2026 | -3.1% | -0.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.2% | -6.6% | -0.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.3% | -3.1% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -4.0% | -1.6% | -8.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +3.2% | +4.2% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -4.0% | -4.4% | -4.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.8% | +1.5% | -1.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.3% | +5.1% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.5% | +0.7% | -1.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -6.9% | -5.7% | -0.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.4% | -1.5% | -8.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.0% | -3.9% | -6.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -4.1% | -3.9% | -10.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -6.1% | -5.1% | -14.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.4% | +5.2% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.1% | -5.0% | -12.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.7% | +4.1% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.3% | -0.8% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.6% | +1.1% | +0.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.1% | +3.3% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.9% | +7.7% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.4% | -0.9% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.0% | -3.5% | -32.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.5% | -0.4% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.5% | +1.8% | +6.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.8% | +2.9% | +12.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.6% | +1.6% | -0.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.9% | +1.8% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.2% | +6.1% | +8.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.2% | +0.2% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.1% | -3.5% | -6.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +4.4% | +5.5% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.5% | -5.3% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.5% | +0.2% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.9% | +2.7% | +2.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.0% | -6.3% | -11.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.1% | +0.2% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.4% | +1.5% | +6.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.6% | — | — |
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