NYSE$PRSU

MotiTest · Q2 2024 earnings

Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Viad Corp's second-quarter performance in 2024 was marked by strong revenue growth, driven by increased demand in both the Pursuit and GES segments, which led to exceeding prior expectations.

Viad Corp reported a strong second quarter in 2024, exceeding expectations with significant demand for its extraordinary experiences in both Pursuit and GES. The company saw an 18.2% increase in revenue, driven by growth in both segments.

  • Revenue increased by 18.2% to $378.5 million compared to Q2 2023.
  • Net income attributable to Viad increased by $18.4 million to $29.3 million.
  • Pursuit revenue grew by 14.4%, driven by strong performance in attractions.
  • GES revenue increased by 19.6%, primarily due to new client wins and continued underlying growth.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$379M

Previous: $320M+18.2%
EPS

$0.97

Previous: $0.36+169.4%
Free Cash Flow

$29.3M

Previous: $11M+167.4%
Net Income

$29.3M

Previous: $11M+167.4%
Operating Income

$53.4M

Previous: -$1.62M+3408.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$59.4M

Previous: $53.2M+11.7%
Total Assets

$1.22B

Previous: $1.15B+6.1%
Stock-Based Comp

$3.68M

Previous: $2.85M+29.2%

Revenue & EPS history

MotiTest · Revenue · Quarterly

$379M

Q2 2024+18.2%vs Q2 2023
Beat estimate in 13 of 15 quarters(87%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Viad provided revised guidance for Pursuit that estimates the potential impact of the Jasper wildfire activity, which resulted in the temporary closure of properties in the area. For GES, the company is raising its full year Adjusted EBITDA guidance range by $5 million.

Tailwinds

  • Viad Consolidated Revenue is expected to be $418 to $463 million for the third quarter.
  • Viad Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $87 to $105 million for the third quarter.
  • Viad Consolidated Cash flow from Operations is expected to be $70 to $80 million for the third quarter.
  • GES Revenue is expected to be $258 to $278 million for the third quarter.
  • GES Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $15 to $19 million for the third quarter.

Headwinds

  • Wildfires in Jasper bring uncertainty to full year outlook.
  • Pursuit's guidance range assumes Jasper National Park re-opens on September 3 and is subject to change due to the evolving wildfire situation.
  • Viad Consolidated Capital Expenditures is expected to be $14 to $19 million for the third quarter.
  • Viad Consolidated Effective Tax Rate is expected to be 11% to 12% for the third quarter.
  • Pursuit Revenue is expected to be $160 to $185 million for the third quarter.

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 Q2 2024

Historical avgQ2 2024

-0.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+85.6%

Avg return

30 days after

42%

28 / 67 earnings

Positive

+19.6%

Q1 2023

Best reaction

-12.4%

Q3 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.6%-0.1%
Q4 2025-4.5%+0.4%-3.4%
Q3 2025+0.0%-5.4%+9.0%
Q2 2025+16.5%+15.5%+23.4%
Q1 2025-2.5%+2.8%-4.2%
Q4 2024+5.0%+5.8%-14.7%
Q3 2024+3.7%+3.9%+3.0%
Q2 2024+6.6%+6.7%+9.3%
Q1 2024-0.2%+1.0%+2.0%
Q4 2023+2.2%+0.4%+13.3%
Q3 2023+15.3%+20.1%+39.6%
Q2 2023+2.1%+2.7%+4.0%
Q1 2023+19.6%+15.3%+32.7%
Q4 2022-9.8%-9.1%-23.5%
Q3 2022-12.4%-21.1%-15.4%
Q2 2022+10.8%+15.3%+9.3%
Q1 2022-9.6%-6.7%-2.2%
Q4 2021-7.7%-6.6%-16.5%
Q3 2021+6.4%+4.0%-8.3%
Q3 2026-1.0%+6.8%+2.3%
Q2 2021-2.3%+3.7%+0.3%
Q1 2021-5.4%+0.5%+3289.8%
Q4 2020-8.0%-7.8%+10.0%
Q3 2020+2.1%+2.5%+57.1%
Q2 2020+14.2%+24.7%+38.6%
Q1 2020+2.4%-15.9%-19.1%
Q4 2019-4.0%-6.8%-35.9%
Q3 2019-8.4%-9.8%-7.6%
Q2 2019-1.2%-2.0%-10.3%
Q1 2019+2.2%+3.1%+3.2%
Q4 2018+0.5%+2.6%-0.4%
Q3 2018-7.2%-6.2%-2.0%
Q2 2018+2.9%+2.8%+10.9%
Q1 2018-4.5%-6.5%-4.5%
Q4 2017-2.9%-6.0%+1.4%
Q3 2017-2.5%-5.0%-6.6%
Q2 2017+6.1%+10.4%+7.7%
Q1 2017-2.1%-1.5%-6.0%
Q4 2016+8.7%+8.2%+3.2%
Q3 2016+9.8%+11.4%+21.6%
Q2 2016+8.8%+11.2%+12.0%
Q1 2016-3.4%
Q4 2015-4.4%
Q3 2015-7.9%
Q2 2015+12.9%
Q1 2015-1.0%
Q4 2014-10.5%
Q3 2014+1.9%
Q2 2014+1.1%
Q1 2014+1.6%
Q4 2013-3.3%
Q3 2013+1.7%
Q2 2013-0.4%
Q1 2013-2.7%
Q4 2012-1.6%
Q3 2012-2.3%
Q2 2012+0.0%
Q1 2011-3.5%
Q1 2012+0.5%
Q4 2009-0.2%
Q4 2011-0.2%
Q3 2011-5.9%
Q3 2010-5.9%
Q2 2011-10.6%
Q4 2010-10.6%
Q2 2010+1.6%
Q1 2010-0.3%

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