WEX Stock Declines 5.1% Since Q1 Earnings & Revenue Beat

Core Insights - WEX Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2024 results with adjusted earnings of $3.51 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.2% and showing a 1.5% increase year-over-year. However, revenues of $636.6 million fell short of the previous year by 2.5% despite beating estimates by 1% [1] - The stock price declined by 5.1% following the results announcement due to weak guidance for 2025 [1] Revenue Guidance - For 2025, WEX expects revenues between $2.57 billion and $2.63 billion, with the midpoint of $2.60 billion being below the current Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.62 billion. Adjusted net income is projected between $14.72 and $15.32 per share, with the midpoint of $15.02 billion also below the consensus estimate of $15.15 billion [2] Segment Performance - The Mobility segment's revenues decreased by 1.5% year-over-year to $333.8 million, surpassing estimates of $324 million. The Corporate Payments segment saw revenues of $103.5 million, down 15.5% from the previous year, missing estimates of $112.9 million. Conversely, the Benefits segment's revenues increased by 4.2% year-over-year to $199.3 million, beating estimates of $192.5 million [3] Operating Results - Adjusted operating income fell by 4.6% to $157.3 million compared to the previous year, missing estimates of $231 million. The adjusted operating income margin was 36.7%, in line with estimates but down 180 basis points year-over-year [4] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - WEX ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $610.3 million, up from $595.8 million in the previous quarter. Long-term debt increased by 33% to $4.1 billion. The company reported a cash outflow of $481.6 million from operating activities, with adjusted free cash flow at $16.2 million and capital expenditures totaling $47.1 million [5] Q2 Guidance - For the second quarter of 2025, WEX anticipates revenues between $640 million and $660 million, with the midpoint of $650 million below the current Zacks Consensus Estimate of $652.1 million. Adjusted net income is expected to be between $3.60 and $3.80 per share, which is above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.58 [6]