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Dec 31, 2020

H&E Equipment Q4 2020 Earnings Report

H&E Equipment Services' financial performance declined in Q4 2020 due to decreased revenues and profitability, but strategic initiatives and a strong balance sheet positioned the company for future growth.

Key Takeaways

H&E Equipment Services reported a decrease in revenues by 9.3% to $315.6 million and a net loss of $(14.6) million in Q4 2020, compared to net income of $21.9 million in Q4 2019. Adjusted EBITDA also decreased by 19.8% to $101.6 million. The company successfully completed a notes offering to strengthen its balance sheet and is focusing on organic growth, tuck-in acquisitions, and entering specialty rental markets.

Revenues decreased by 9.3% to $315.6 million compared to the previous year.

Net loss was $(14.6) million, influenced by a $44.6 million pre-tax loss on early extinguishment of debt.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 19.8% to $101.6 million with a margin of 32.2%.

Total equipment rental revenues decreased by 13.9% to $166.8 million.

Total Revenue
$316M
Previous year: $348M
-9.3%
EPS
$0.46
Previous year: $0.88
-47.7%
Gross Margin
33.6%
Previous year: 36.9%
-8.9%
Time Utilization
65.4%
Previous year: 69%
-5.2%
Dollar Utilization
33.5%
Previous year: 36%
-6.9%
Gross Profit
$106M
Previous year: $129M
-17.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$311M
Free Cash Flow
$67.5M
Previous year: $100M
-32.4%
Total Assets
$1.98B
Previous year: $1.97B
+0.3%

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Forward Guidance

H&E Equipment Services is focusing on organic growth through warm starts, tuck-in acquisitions, and entering the specialty rental business to improve density and expand product lines.

Positive Outlook

  • Significantly increasing the number of warm starts across footprint.
  • Improving density in high-growth regions.
  • Additional growth expected from tuck-in acquisitions of general rental businesses.
  • Focused on entering the specialty rental business.
  • Opportunities would be synergistic with current lines of business and fleet mix.

Challenges Ahead

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Revenue & Expenses

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