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Mar 31, 2023

Corpay Q1 2023 Earnings Report

FLEETCOR's Q1 2023 financial results were reported, showing revenue growth and stable customer retention.

Key Takeaways

FLEETCOR Technologies reported a strong first quarter with a 14% increase in revenue to $901.3 million and organic revenue growth of 12%. New sales increased by 31%, and customer retention remained stable at 91%. The company raised its full-year guidance due to this overperformance.

Reported and organic revenue grew by 14% and 12%, respectively.

New sales increased by 31%, and customer retention was stable at 91%.

EBITDA margins increased by 100 bps due to tighter expense control.

The company raised its full-year guidance as a result of the overperformance in Q1.

Total Revenue
$901M
Previous year: $789M
+14.2%
EPS
$3.8
Previous year: $3.65
+4.1%
Corporate Payments Spend
$36.5B
Previous year: $27.4B
+33.1%
Corp. Payment Rev / Spend $
0.62%
Previous year: 0.67%
-7.5%
Lodging Room Nights
9.4M
Previous year: 8.8M
+6.8%
Gross Profit
$696M
Previous year: $564M
+23.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.27B
Previous year: $1.3B
-2.0%
Free Cash Flow
$841M
Previous year: -$144M
-685.4%
Total Assets
$15.1B
Previous year: $14.2B
+6.4%

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Corpay Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

FLEETCOR provided updated financial guidance for fiscal year 2023, with total revenues expected to be between $3,820 million and $3,860 million, and adjusted net income per diluted share between $16.95 and $17.35. Second quarter total revenues are expected to be between $930 million and $950 million, and adjusted net income per diluted share between $4.02 and $4.22.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenues between $3,820 million and $3,860 million.
  • Net income between $993 million and $1,033 million.
  • Net income per diluted share between $13.35 and $13.75.
  • Adjusted net income between $1,263 million and $1,303 million.
  • Adjusted net income per diluted share between $16.95 and $17.35.

Challenges Ahead

  • Weighted average U.S. fuel prices of $3.99 per gallon.
  • Market fuel spreads slightly lower than the 2022 average.
  • Foreign exchange rates equal to the month to date average of April 26, 2023.
  • Interest expense between $310 million and $330 million.
  • A tax rate of 26% to 27%.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income