Trinity Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Trinity Industries reported a GAAP loss of $(1.76) per share but an adjusted EPS of $0.02. The company faced headwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, but maintained a lease fleet utilization of around 95%. Cost optimization initiatives are underway, expected to yield $70 million in annualized savings.
Reported quarterly GAAP and Adjusted earnings (loss) from continuing operations of $(1.76) and $0.02 per diluted share, respectively.
Generated year-to-date operating and free cash flow before leasing investment of $328 million and $372 million, respectively.
Total committed liquidity of $709 million at the end of the second quarter.
Pre-tax non-cash asset impairment charges of $369 million related to small cube covered hopper railcars.
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Forward Guidance
Trinity anticipates that the structural and cyclical administrative cost reductions completed and identified as of the date of this release will generate approximately $70 million in future annualized cost savings. The Company expects to recognize a pre-tax pension settlement charge in the fourth quarter of 2020 totaling between $155 million to $185 million.
Positive Outlook
- Annualized cost savings of $70 million underway, encompassing both structural and cyclical savings
- Expects $303 million in federal income tax refunds in 2020, and an additional $150 million in 2021, as a result of utilizing loss carryback provisions included in the CARES Act
- Expanded lease fleet borrowings by $225 million subsequent to quarter-end
- Trinity delivered second quarter cash flow from operations of $154 million
- Liquidity stayed strong at $709 million at quarter end, and has been further enhanced by the recent completion of the $225 million rail financing and amendments to our corporate revolver in the month of July.
Challenges Ahead
- Businesses are facing challenging market dynamics resulting from the historic decline in railcar loadings and the resulting underutilized railcars in North America.
- Pricing pressure on lease rates
- The timeline for a recovery in the rail sector remains unclear as increasing COVID-19 cases in the U.S. potentially threaten the recent improvement in economic and rail market activity.
- Recorded a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge of $369.4 million during the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
- Company expects to recognize a pre-tax pension settlement charge in the fourth quarter of 2020 totaling between $155 million to $185 million
Revenue & Expenses
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