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Mar 31, 2020

Evercore Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Evercore reported solid earnings despite facing an unusually volatile quarter and adapting to remote work arrangements.

Key Takeaways

Evercore reported the second strongest first quarter revenues in its history, with net revenues increasing by 3% compared to Q1 2019. The company's Equities team was active, and previously announced transactions were completed. However, the company anticipates that revenues and operating margins in upcoming quarters will be significantly and negatively affected by the depressed economic and market environment caused by COVID-19.

Net Revenues increased versus the prior year period.

Maintained a top league table ranking among independents.

Advised on two of the four largest global M&A transactions and four of the seven largest U.S. M&A transactions in Q1.

Commission revenues increased 32% versus the prior year period.

Total Revenue
$435M
Previous year: $420M
+3.6%
EPS
$1.21
Previous year: $1.66
-27.1%
Assets Under Management
$9.52B
Previous year: $9.76B
-2.4%
Gross Profit
$130M
Previous year: $143M
-9.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$588M
Previous year: $338M
+73.8%
Total Assets
$2.22B
Previous year: $1.84B
+20.4%

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Evercore Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Revenues and operating margins in upcoming quarters will be significantly and negatively affected by the depressed economic and market environment caused by COVID-19.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income