NYSE$PBI
Pitney Bowes Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Pitney Bowes' Q4 2019 earnings declined compared to the previous year, impacted by a ransomware attack and lower segment revenue.
Pitney Bowes reported a revenue of $831 million, a 3% decrease year-over-year. GAAP EPS was $1.03, while adjusted EPS was $0.14. The company's results were impacted by a ransomware attack, which adversely affected revenue by approximately $18 million and EPS by approximately $0.08 per share.
- Revenue decreased by 3% to $831 million, or 2% when adjusted for currency and market exits.
- GAAP EPS was $1.03, while adjusted EPS was $0.14.
- Commerce Services revenue grew by 5% year-over-year.
- SendTech Solutions revenue declined by 11% year-over-year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Pitney Bowes · Revenue · Quarterly
$831M
Revenue by segment
Pitney Bowes · $507M total across 2 segments · Q4 2019
- SendTech Solutions$372M—73.4%
- Presort Services$135M—26.6%
Forward guidance
The Company expects for full year 2020: Revenue, on a constant currency basis, is expected to be in the range of 1 percent decline to 1.5 percent growth when compared to 2019. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations to be in the range of $0.60 to $0.70 and reflects double-digit EBIT dollar growth over prior year, which will be offset by an expected higher tax rate as compared to prior year. Free cash flow to be in the range of $140 million to $170 million.
Tailwinds
- Revenue, on a constant currency basis, is expected to be in the range of 1 percent decline to 1.5 percent growth when compared to 2019.
- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations to be in the range of $0.60 to $0.70
- Adjusted EPS reflects double-digit EBIT dollar growth over prior year.
- Free cash flow to be in the range of $140 million to $170 million.
- Free cash flow also reflects the planned use of cash for growth in third party leasing initiatives.
Headwinds
- Revenue, on a constant currency basis, is expected to be in the range of 1 percent decline
- Adjusted EPS reflects which will be offset by an expected higher tax rate as compared to prior year.
- This guidance excludes any unusual items that may occur, such as additional portfolio or restructuring actions, not specifically identified, as the Company implements plans to further streamline its operations and reduce costs.
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 2019
-1.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.4%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
38 / 72 earnings
Positive
+29.7%
Q3 2023
Best reaction
-30.8%
Q3 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +3.6% | +1.8% | +12.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +8.5% | +1.4% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -10.6% | -14.5% | -12.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.1% | +6.8% | +17.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | +11.7% | +21.2% | +7.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.7% | -2.7% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +11.3% | +28.0% | +14.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +25.2% | +24.2% | +28.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.2% | -4.4% | +1.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +29.7% | +23.0% | +35.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -9.2% | -8.9% | -13.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -8.5% | -3.4% | +6.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.8% | +7.2% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.6% | +0.0% | +23.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -21.0% | -20.5% | -26.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | +22.3% | +17.4% | +8.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -20.0% | -22.4% | -19.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.2% | +7.3% | -7.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.7% | +0.5% | -6.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -15.2% | -15.7% | -4.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -19.2% | -13.6% | -22.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -30.8% | -28.1% | -19.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +13.2% | +63.4% | +98.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -27.9% | -26.2% | -24.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +5.7% | +2.8% | -18.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.4% | +3.2% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +12.4% | +7.9% | +11.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -25.6% | -18.7% | -48.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.2% | +2.1% | -2.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +22.2% | +22.1% | +27.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.8% | -7.2% | -16.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | -14.8% | -12.2% | -10.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +8.4% | +0.2% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | -18.6% | -20.1% | -25.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -15.8% | -18.4% | -18.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +15.4% | +15.4% | +14.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -18.7% | -17.3% | -14.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -18.3% | -20.2% | -18.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.6% | -2.3% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | -10.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -11.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +15.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +12.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -11.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +15.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -11.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +3.8% | — | — |
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