NYSE$PRSU

MotiTest · Q4 2019 earnings

Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported solid revenue growth in the fourth quarter, driven by GES and Pursuit's performance and contributions from the Mountain Park Lodges acquisition.

Viad Corp's Q4 2019 results showed solid revenue growth driven by GES and Pursuit, with contributions from acquisitions. However, the company reported a net loss attributable to Viad of $5.4 million, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million in Q4 2018. Full year revenue increased by 5.8% to $1.4 billion.

  • GES and Pursuit both finished 2019 with solid fourth quarter revenue growth.
  • Pursuit accelerated its pace of growth with investments in new experiences.
  • GES continues to drive growth within the corporate event space with a differentiated end-to-end offering.
  • Significant growth is expected in 2020 as GES benefits from favorable show rotation and Pursuit continues to attract additional visitors.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$321M

Previous: $297M+8.2%
EPS (adj)

-$0.01

Previous: -$0.09+88.9%
Net Income

-$6.63M

Previous: -$2.32M-185.3%
Operating Income

$123K

Previous: $1.55M-92.1%
Gross Profit

-$321M

Previous: $4.02M-8090.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$62M

Previous: $44.9M+38.1%
Total Assets

$1.32B

Previous: $923M+42.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$742K

Previous: -$186K+498.9%

Revenue & EPS history

MotiTest · Revenue · Quarterly

$321M

Q4 2019+8.2%vs Q4 2018
Beat estimate in 6 of 16 quarters(38%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Viad Corp anticipates consolidated revenue to increase at a low-double digit rate from 2019, with adjusted segment EBITDA expected to range between $195 million and $206 million.

Tailwinds

  • Consolidated revenue is expected to increase at a low-double digit rate.
  • GES revenue is projected to increase at a low-double digit rate.
  • Pursuit revenue is expected to increase by 12% to 17%.
  • GES adjusted segment EBITDA is projected to be $109 million to $114 million.
  • Pursuit adjusted segment EBITDA is projected to be $86 million to $92 million.

Headwinds

  • The guidance assumes minimal impact from the Coronavirus, which may not be the case.
  • Pursuit's first quarter operating results are expected to decrease due to additional costs and investments.
  • Start-up costs of $5 million to $6 million are expected for new Pursuit attractions.
  • Corporate activities expense is expected to approximate $10 million to $11 million.
  • An effective tax rate of approximately 27% is expected on income before other items.

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 2019

Historical avgQ4 2019

-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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