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Mar 31, 2021

OPENLANE Q1 2021 Earnings Report

KAR Auction Services reported an increase in net income and Adjusted EBITDA, despite a decrease in revenue, reflecting improved financial performance compared to the same period last year.

Key Takeaways

KAR Auction Services, Inc. reported its first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021. The company reported revenue of $581.6 million, a decrease of 10%. Net income increased to $50.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA increased 39% to $123.2 million.

Revenue decreased by 10% compared to the first quarter of 2020, totaling $581.6 million.

Net income increased to $50.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $2.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 39% to $123.2 million compared to $88.6 million in the same period last year.

Operating adjusted net income per diluted share increased to $0.45, compared to $0.09 for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Total Revenue
$582M
Previous year: $646M
-9.9%
EPS
$0.45
Previous year: $0.09
+400.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$123M
Previous year: $88.6M
+39.1%
Gross Profit
$251M
Previous year: $251M
+0.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$759M
Previous year: $293M
+159.0%
Total Assets
$7.16B
Previous year: $6B
+19.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company's previously stated guidance remains unchanged.