NYSE$TGNA
TEGNA Inc · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
TEGNA's second quarter performance reflected the execution of their five-pillar strategy amidst unprecedented market conditions, driven by acquisitions, subscription revenue growth, and political revenue, while managing advertising declines due to COVID-19.
TEGNA Inc. reported an eight percent increase in total company revenue, reaching $578 million. Subscription revenue rose by 37 percent, offsetting a 21 percent decrease in advertising and marketing services revenue due to COVID-19. The company achieved a net income of $20 million on a GAAP basis, and $27 million on a non-GAAP basis.
- Total company revenue increased by eight percent year-over-year, driven by acquisitions, subscription revenue growth, and political revenue.
- Subscription revenue increased 37 percent due to rate increases and acquisitions.
- Advertising and marketing services revenue decreased 21 percent year-over-year due to COVID-19, but improved throughout the quarter.
- GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.09, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.12.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
TEGNA · Revenue · Quarterly
$578M
Revenue by segment
TEGNA · $254M total across 3 segments · Q2 2020
- Advertising & Mktg Svcs$229M-20.9%90.1%
- Political$17.5M+443.3%6.9%
- Other$7.53M-5.6%3.0%
Forward guidance
TEGNA anticipates continued subscription revenue growth and expects full year political advertising revenue to be at least $370 million.
Tailwinds
- TEGNA remains uniquely positioned for continued subscription revenue growth due to successful negotiations at the end of 2019.
- TEGNA is expected to benefit from anticipated record political advertising spending this year.
- TEGNA’s strong portfolio of Big Four affiliates with strong local news remains the preferred medium to reach targeted constituents.
- TEGNA’s sales and marketing teams have innovated with advertisers to adapt to this dynamic environment.
- TEGNA will continue to provide purpose-driven, impactful local journalism to viewers and increase engagement with the communities they serve across all of their platforms.
Headwinds
- TEGNA can't be certain when the broader advertising industry will fully recover from the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- TEGNA is facing risks relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its effect on our revenues, particularly our non-political advertising revenues.
- TEGNA is facing potential regulatory actions.
- TEGNA is facing changes in consumer behaviors.
- TEGNA is facing impacts on and modifications to TEGNA’s operations and business relating thereto and TEGNA’s ability to execute on its standalone plan.
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 2020
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
42 / 72 earnings
Positive
+11.8%
Q2 2009
Best reaction
-20.3%
Q4 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -0.5% | -1.5% | — | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.0% | -0.2% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -8.2% | +24.2% | +28.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.6% | +6.4% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +7.9% | +4.0% | +8.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.0% | +3.0% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.2% | -7.2% | -7.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.6% | +5.9% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.9% | +3.6% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.3% | +1.4% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.4% | +1.2% | -7.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.3% | +1.4% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -20.3% | -22.0% | -25.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.9% | -1.6% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.0% | +1.9% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.4% | -3.9% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.6% | -1.3% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.8% | +5.9% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.2% | -1.5% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.0% | -2.1% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | +3.7% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.1% | +8.0% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.9% | +3.4% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.7% | -3.3% | +20.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.6% | -2.4% | -5.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.0% | -1.3% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.8% | -6.8% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.9% | +2.2% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +10.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.7% | +2.5% | +1.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.1% | -3.8% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.4% | +0.8% | +0.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.8% | +0.9% | -11.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.1% | +4.7% | +15.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.6% | -9.8% | -14.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -9.6% | -12.1% | -14.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.3% | +4.5% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -8.2% | -6.7% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | -9.4% | -12.4% | -15.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +11.8% | — | — |
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