UPS Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
UPS announced second-quarter 2020 consolidated revenue increased to $20.5 billion, a 13.4% increase from the second quarter of 2019. Net income was $1.8 billion for the quarter; adjusted net income was $1.9 billion, 8.8% above the same period in 2019. Diluted earnings per share was $2.03 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $2.13, up 8.7% from the same period last year.
Consolidated Average Daily Volume Surged to Record 20.9% Growth
2Q20 Diluted EPS of $2.03, Up 4.6%; Adjusted* Diluted EPS up 8.7% to $2.13
YTD Cash from Operations of $5.9B; Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $3.9B
Results were better than expected, driven in part by the changes in demand that emerged from the pandemic
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Forward Guidance
UPS is not providing revenue and diluted earnings per share guidance due to the uncertainty around the timing and pace of the economic recovery. The company is unable to predict the extent of the business impact or the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, or reasonably estimate its operating performance in future quarters.
Positive Outlook
- Using the scale and flexibility of our global integrated network, we successfully managed operational challenges throughout the quarter.
- Focusing on efficiency and revenue quality to improve U.S. operating margins longer term
- Liquidity and cash position remain strong
- Able to invest in enabling capabilities through this time of unprecedented business disruption.
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty around the timing and pace of the economic recovery.
- Unable to predict the extent of the business impact
- Unable to predict the duration of the coronavirus pandemic
- Unable to reasonably estimate its operating performance in future quarters
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income