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Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-10-30 16:38
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a revenue growth of 13% year-over-year, totaling $892 million for the third quarter [15][28] - Adjusted EPS was $0.08, while GAAP EPS was $0.07, reflecting COVID-related costs partially offset by insurance proceeds from a previous malware attack [15][18] - Free cash flow improved to $85 million, with year-to-date cash flow at approximately $186 million [14][15] - Total debt decreased to $2.6 billion, primarily due to the repayment of a $100 million revolving credit facility [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global Ecommerce revenue reached $410 million, marking a 47% increase year-over-year, with domestic parcel volumes more than doubling [20][21] - SendTech revenue was $354 million, a decline of 7% from the previous year, but showed improvement from the second quarter [24][26] - Presort Services revenue was $128 million, a decline of 3% year-over-year, but improved from the second quarter [22][23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that 45% of consumers now do more than half of their shopping online, nearly three times the pre-pandemic adoption rate [6] - The ecommerce business is on track to generate over $1.5 billion in annual revenue, with year-to-date growth exceeding 30% [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has shifted its portfolio towards ecommerce and shipping, which now comprises half of its overall revenue [5][6] - Investments in new facilities and automation are aimed at improving operational efficiency and preparing for peak holiday volumes [9][21] - The company is focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity position, having repaid the revolving credit facility [27][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience and ability to emerge stronger from the pandemic [13][28] - The company is cautious about future guidance due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 [28] - There is optimism regarding continued sequential improvement in global ecommerce revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter [28] Other Important Information - The company announced the departure of CFO Stan Sutula, who will be joining Colgate-Palmolive [30][31] - The company is actively searching for a new CFO and has a strong list of internal and external candidates [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the EBIT losses in the Global Ecommerce business? - Management noted that increased revenue improved unit costs, but warehouse costs remained a challenge due to new facilities and inefficiencies [36][38] Question: What is the context around the other income reported this quarter? - The other income primarily came from insurance proceeds related to a previous malware attack, but the impact of COVID-19 has been more significant [40] Question: How should free cash flow be viewed for the remainder of the year? - Free cash flow for the quarter was strong, and management is confident about maintaining a good position for the full year despite some fluctuations in accounts receivable [50][52] Question: Can you provide insights on revenue trends throughout the quarter? - Revenue trends varied by segment, with Global Ecommerce showing strong growth in July and September, while SendTech improved significantly from previous months [46][48] Question: How does the company view its investment strategy in light of current volume opportunities? - Management indicated that while the overall EBIT opportunity remains consistent, there may be a slight reduction in margins due to increased revenue and efficiency challenges [66][68]
Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-07-30 19:04
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Adam David - VP IR Marc Lautenbach - President and CEO Stan Sutula - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Ananda Baruah - Loop Capital Shannon Cross - Cross Research Anthony Lebiedzinski - Sidoti & Company Allen Klee - National Securities Corp Basel Kanaah - Northcoast Research Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Pitney Bowes’ Second Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call. Your lines have been ...
Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-04 18:14
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) Q1 2020 Results Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Adam David - Vice President, Investor Relations Marc Lautenbach - President and Chief Executive Officer Stanley Sutula - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Ananda Baruah - Loop Capital Shannon Cross - Cross Research Allen Klee - National Securities Corporation Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Pitney B ...
Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-02-04 17:37
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call February 4, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Adam David - Vice President, Investor Relations Marc Lautenbach - President and Chief Executive Officer Stanley Sutula - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Anthony Lebiedzinski - Sidoti & Company Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Shannon Cross - Cross Research Allen Klee - National Securities Corporation Ananda Baruah - Loop Capital Operator Good morn ...
Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-05 19:38
Pitney Bowes, Inc. (NYSE:PBI) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2019 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Marc Lautenbach - President, CEO & Director Adam David - VP, IR Stanley Sutula - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Allen Klee - National Securities Corporation Ananda Baruah - Loop Capital Markets Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Partners Anthony Lebiedzinski - Sidoti & Company Shannon Cross - Cross Research Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Pitney Bowes' Third Quarter Earnings Conf ...