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Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong financial performance with revenue growth and adjusted operating income growth from the third quarter.
Sensata Technologies reported a 7.1% increase in revenue compared to Q4 2019, reaching $906.5 million. Operating income increased by 27.7% to $154.2 million, and earnings per share rose by 126.5% to $0.77. The company's performance reflects a return to growth across automotive, heavy vehicle, and industrial markets.
- Revenue increased by 7.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, totaling $906.5 million.
- Operating income increased by 27.7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, reaching $154.2 million.
- Earnings per share increased by 126.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, reaching $0.77.
- Record free cash flow of $240 million in the fourth quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sensata · Revenue · Quarterly
$906M
Forward guidance
For Q1 2021, Sensata expects revenue of $875 to $915 million and adjusted EPS of $0.67 to $0.77. For FY 2021, Sensata expects revenue of $3,425 to $3,575 million and adjusted EPS of $3.06 to $3.42.
Tailwinds
- Revenue $875 - $915 million (Q1 2021)
- Organic growth 11% - 16% (Q1 2021)
- Adjusted Operating Income $166 - $182 million (Q1 2021)
- Adjusted Net Income $106 - $122 million (Q1 2021)
- Adjusted EPS $0.67 - $0.77 (Q1 2021)
Headwinds
- Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will decrease adjusted earnings per share by approximately ($0.01) in the first quarter of 2021.
- Revenue $3,425 - $3,575 million (FY 2021)
- Organic growth 10% - 15% (FY 2021)
- Adjusted Operating Income $695 - $755 million (FY 2021)
- Adjusted Net Income $488 - $544 million (FY 2021)
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 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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