NYSE$OMC

Omnicom Group Inc · Q2 2020 earnings

Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported a net loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic and repositioning costs.

Omnicom Group Inc. reported a net loss of $24.2 million for Q2 2020, compared to a net income of $370.7 million in Q2 2019. Worldwide revenue decreased by 24.7% to $2,800.7 million due to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results included a net after-tax decrease of $223.1 million due to repositioning costs and a net loss on dispositions.

  • Net loss for Q2 2020 was $24.2 million, compared to net income of $370.7 million in Q2 2019.
  • Diluted net loss per share for Q2 2020 was $0.11, compared to diluted net income per share of $1.68 for Q2 2019.
  • Worldwide revenue decreased by 24.7% to $2,800.7 million due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Operating profit decreased by 89.1% to $62.5 million, with operating margin decreasing to 2.2%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.8B

Previous: $3.72B-24.7%
EPS (adj)

$0.92

Previous: $1.68-45.2%
Operating Margin

2.2%

Previous: 15.4%-85.7%
Effective Income Tax Rate

143.1%

Previous: 24.9%+474.7%
Capital Expenditures

-$33.6M

Previous: -$48.8M+31.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$57.8M

Previous: $322M-118.0%
Net Income

-$24.2M

Previous: $371M-106.5%
Operating Income

$62.5M

Previous: $574M-89.1%
Gross Profit

$202M

Previous: $739M-72.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$3.28B

Previous: $2.9B+13.2%
Total Assets

$22.6B

Previous: $25B-9.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$16.2M

Previous: $17.5M-7.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Omnicom · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.8B

Q2 2020-24.7%vs Q2 2019
Beat estimate in 16 of 16 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Omnicom · $1.22B total across 4 segments · Q4 2021

  • Public Relations
    $369M
  • Healthcare
    $330M
  • Precision Marketing
    $322M
  • Experiential
    $201M

Forward guidance

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, Omnicom's business, and results of operations. Revenue reduction is expected to continue for the remainder of the year, which could adversely impact ongoing results and financial position.

Tailwinds

  • Numerous proactive steps have been taken to strengthen liquidity and financial position.
  • Long-term debt is not maturing until May 2022.
  • Cost structures have been realigned to tailor services and capabilities to changes in client demand.
  • Diversified portfolio of service offerings, clients, and geographies.
  • Proactive steps taken to strengthen liquidity and financial position.

Headwinds

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy.
  • Public health efforts have negatively impacted many clients' businesses.
  • Clients have reduced or plan to reduce their demand for services.
  • Revenue reduction is expected to continue for the remainder of the year.
  • Economic uncertainty cuts across all clients, industries, and geographies.

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

Historical avgQ2 2020

+0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.6%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.5%

Avg return

30 days after

55%

40 / 73 earnings

Positive

+16.4%

Q4 2021

Best reaction

-10.6%

Q2 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.3%-0.8%-5.5%
Q4 2025+10.8%+17.5%+7.0%
Q3 2025+3.1%+0.6%-4.9%
Q2 2025+1.2%+3.0%+2.4%
Q1 2025-7.3%-6.2%+0.2%
Q4 2024-2.3%-5.0%-2.2%
Q3 2024+2.2%+1.2%+1.7%
Q2 2024-2.4%-2.9%+2.6%
Q1 2024+2.1%+2.3%+6.7%
Q4 2023-2.8%-4.7%+4.4%
Q3 2023-0.9%-2.7%+1.2%
Q2 2023-10.6%-14.7%-19.9%
Q1 2023-3.7%-1.9%-1.6%
Q4 2022+2.0%+0.1%-3.4%
Q3 2022+1.3%+3.9%+12.9%
Q2 2022+7.0%+5.3%+11.8%
Q1 2022+7.4%+0.5%-4.7%
Q4 2021+16.4%+9.5%-0.6%
Q3 2021-2.2%-7.1%-11.4%
Q2 2021-3.5%-5.3%-6.9%
Q1 2021+1.6%+2.4%+4.2%
Q4 2020+0.8%+5.4%+13.9%
Q3 2020-10.1%-7.9%+25.2%
Q2 2020-5.2%-5.8%-3.6%
Q1 2020+12.9%+2.9%+1.5%
Q4 2019+2.4%+1.5%-26.6%
Q3 2019+0.5%+0.3%+4.5%
Q2 2019-3.2%-4.4%-8.2%
Q1 2019+9.0%+7.0%+2.8%
Q4 2018-0.5%+1.5%+2.4%
Q3 2018+8.9%+10.9%+10.4%
Q2 2018-9.6%-12.7%-11.2%
Q1 2018+1.0%-0.4%+0.4%
Q4 2017-4.9%-5.3%-10.6%
Q3 2017+2.1%-0.3%-8.8%
Q2 2017+2.5%-1.5%-4.9%
Q1 2017-3.0%-3.4%-4.4%
Q4 2016-2.8%-2.4%-2.7%
Q3 2016-3.0%-3.7%+5.4%
Q2 2016-2.6%-1.9%-0.8%
Q1 2016-2.2%
Q4 2015+5.4%
Q3 2015+0.8%
Q2 2015-0.5%
Q1 2015-0.0%
Q4 2014-0.2%
Q3 2014-0.5%
Q2 2014+1.3%
Q1 2014-3.8%
Q4 2013-1.8%
Q3 2013+1.0%
Q2 2013-2.1%
Q1 2013-2.1%
Q4 2012+2.4%
Q3 2012-4.9%
Q2 2012+2.3%
Q1 2012+0.5%
Q4 2011+1.3%
Q3 2011+1.8%
Q2 2011+1.0%
Q1 2011+0.6%
Q4 2010+3.7%
Q3 2010+1.3%
Q2 2010-1.3%
Q1 2009+0.3%
Q1 2010-2.6%
Q4 2007+0.5%
Q4 2009+0.5%
Q3 2009-1.3%
Q3 2008-1.3%
Q2 2009+3.2%
Q4 2008+3.2%
Q2 2008+3.2%

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