NYSE$ST
Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sensata's first quarter performance was impacted by unprecedented market upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in decreased revenue and earnings per share compared to the previous year.
Sensata Technologies reported a decrease in revenue by 11.1% to $774.3 million, and a significant decrease in earnings per share to $0.05. The company's performance was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to market challenges.
- Revenue decreased by 11.1% to $774.3 million compared to Q1 2019.
- Operating income decreased by 58.9% to $58.6 million.
- Earnings per share decreased by 90.4% to $0.05.
- Share repurchase program was temporarily suspended to enhance financial flexibility.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sensata · Revenue · Quarterly
$774M
Forward guidance
Sensata withdrew its financial guidance for the first quarter and full year 2020 due to the heightened uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic and expects revenue in the second quarter to be significantly lower than in the first quarter.
Tailwinds
- Working closely with customers to serve their essential production needs.
- Taken decisive actions to control and reduce operating costs.
- Cutting discretionary spend and capital expenditures.
- Instituting global indirect pay cuts and furloughs.
- Drawing on revolver to enhance cash balances.
Headwinds
- Heightened uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Withdrew financial guidance for the first quarter and full year 2020.
- Economic conditions remain uncertain for the foreseeable future.
- Expect revenue in the second quarter to be significantly lower than in the first quarter.
- Scaling up production will depend on customers reopening operations while adhering to restrictions.
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 Q1 2020
-0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.6%
Avg return
30 days after
38%
25 / 65 earnings
Positive
+14.7%
Q4 2022
Best reaction
-11.3%
Q4 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.3% | -1.0% | +19.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +6.1% | +4.7% | -8.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +5.7% | +3.2% | +4.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +13.7% | +23.7% | +20.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +8.6% | +14.5% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.4% | -4.0% | -8.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.2% | -5.2% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +9.5% | +14.6% | +15.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -8.2% | -8.8% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -7.2% | -4.8% | -4.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -10.0% | -9.5% | -20.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -9.7% | -9.2% | -15.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +14.7% | +16.2% | +11.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.2% | -3.1% | +8.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.8% | +1.2% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.0% | -6.8% | -5.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -0.1% | -3.6% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.4% | -2.8% | +7.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.4% | +5.6% | +7.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.4% | -3.8% | -1.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.7% | -4.5% | +5.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -10.2% | -9.4% | +4.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -4.2% | -9.1% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.8% | -10.3% | -3.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.1% | +2.2% | -30.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.8% | +2.3% | -0.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.4% | -5.3% | -6.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.6% | +1.3% | -14.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.6% | -2.6% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +10.2% | +12.6% | +7.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.1% | +6.0% | +5.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.5% | -4.9% | -3.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.4% | -5.2% | -8.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.7% | -1.8% | -2.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.7% | -0.3% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.0% | -3.7% | -4.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.8% | -3.3% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.9% | -4.4% | +1.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.9% | -0.4% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -11.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.4% | — | — |
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