NYSE$WEX
WEX Inc · Q2 2024 earnings
Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
WEX achieved record revenue and adjusted earnings per share exceeded guidance, demonstrating consistent financial strength amidst economic challenges.
WEX reported a strong second quarter in 2024, with revenue reaching a record $673.5 million, an 8% increase year-over-year. Adjusted net income was $3.91 per diluted share, exceeding the high end of the guidance range. The company repurchased approximately $100 million of shares during the quarter and plans to enter into a $300 million accelerated share repurchase agreement.
- Revenue increased by 8% year-over-year, reaching a record $673 million, driven by growth in the Benefits and Mobility segments.
- GAAP net income was $1.83 per diluted share, while adjusted net income was $3.91 per diluted share, up 8% per diluted share from the previous year.
- GAAP operating income margin was 25.0%, and adjusted operating income margin was 40.7%.
- The company exceeded its goal of achieving $100 million of run rate savings six months earlier than expected and repurchased $100 million of shares.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
WEX · Revenue · Quarterly
$674M
Revenue by segment
WEX · $651M total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Mobility$350M—53.7%
- Benefits$166M—25.5%
- Corporate Payments$135M—20.8%
Forward guidance
For Q3 2024, WEX expects revenue in the range of $688 million to $698 million and adjusted net income in the range of $4.42 to $4.52 per diluted share. For the full year 2024, the company now expects revenue in the range of $2.68 billion to $2.72 billion and adjusted net income in the range of $15.98 to $16.38 per diluted share.
Tailwinds
- Revenue guidance for Q3 2024 is between $688 million and $698 million.
- Adjusted net income guidance for Q3 2024 is between $4.42 and $4.52 per diluted share.
- Full year 2024 revenue is expected to be in the range of $2.68 billion to $2.72 billion.
- Full year 2024 adjusted net income is expected to be in the range of $15.98 to $16.38 per diluted share.
- Share count assumptions include the effect of approximately $70 million of shares purchased during the month of July and the expected effect of entering into a $300 million accelerated share repurchase transaction.
Headwinds
- Guidance is based on assumed average U.S. retail fuel prices of $3.65 and $3.61 per gallon for the third quarter and full year 2024, respectively.
- Guidance assumes approximately 40.8 million and 41.4 million fully diluted shares outstanding for the third quarter and the full year, respectively.
- Adjusted net income guidance excludes several items that may have a significant impact on financial results.
- Recent trends in the travel environment are modestly revising the outlook for the second half of 2024.
- The company is taking actions to drive further operational efficiency.
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 Q2 2024
-1.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
-3.3%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
39%
27 / 69 earnings
Positive
+10.0%
Q3 2022
Best reaction
-18.7%
Q3 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.0% | -17.6% | -18.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.2% | +11.5% | +12.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.6% | -3.9% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.4% | -3.5% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.8% | -6.2% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -18.7% | -17.1% | -15.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -16.0% | -18.7% | -13.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.9% | +3.0% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.2% | -9.5% | -19.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.8% | +4.2% | +13.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -9.5% | -7.7% | -2.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.3% | -2.5% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.7% | -4.0% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +7.9% | +6.6% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +10.0% | +11.9% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.4% | -1.6% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.3% | +1.3% | +3.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.9% | +4.7% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -18.7% | -21.9% | -28.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.5% | -10.1% | -9.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -9.5% | -9.9% | -13.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.2% | -6.9% | -4.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.3% | +0.1% | +35.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | -7.0% | -5.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.7% | -3.2% | +35.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +5.4% | +4.6% | -38.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.5% | -4.4% | -1.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -7.3% | -11.4% | -6.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.1% | -2.9% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.6% | -0.2% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.1% | +0.8% | -7.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.7% | -0.9% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.5% | +5.5% | +10.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +8.8% | +8.5% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.5% | -0.9% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.1% | -5.4% | -6.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.0% | -7.1% | -3.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -6.6% | -6.9% | -10.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +6.6% | +0.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.4% | -4.6% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -11.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -9.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -5.0% | — | — |
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