The chart below shows how APG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, APG sees a -0.92% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.91% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.03%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Increase Driven by Services: Reported revenues for the three months ended September 30 increased by 2.4% to $1.83 billion compared to $1.78 billion in the prior year period, driven by strong organic growth in service revenues of 9% in our Safety Services segment.
Gross Margin Improvement: Adjusted gross margin for the three months ended September 30 grew to 31%, representing a 200 basis point increase compared to the prior year period, driven by price increases and improved business mix in inspection, service and monitoring revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9.4% for the three months ended September 30, with an adjusted EBITDA margin coming in at 13.4%, representing an 80 basis point increase compared to the prior year period.
Revenue Increase Report: Safety Services reported revenues for the three months ended September 30 increased by 9.7% to $1.34 billion compared to $1.22 billion in the prior year, led by the US Life Safety businesses, which posted double-digit organic growth in inspection revenues.
Backlog Growth and Demand: The backlog is up roughly 5% organically year-over-year, indicating strong demand and a healthy pipeline of projects, which gives confidence in future revenue growth.
Negative
Revenue Increase Analysis: Reported revenues for the three months ended September 30 increased by 2.4% to $1.83 billion compared to $1.78 billion in the prior year period, driven by strong organic growth in service revenues of 9% in our Safety Services segment and modest benefits from favorable foreign currency exchange rates and M&A.
Specialty Services Decline: This was partially offset by a 7.7% organic decline in our Specialty Services segment.
Flat Revenue Performance: On an organic basis, total company revenues were essentially flat for the quarter.
Gross Margin Improvement: Adjusted gross margin for the three months ended September 30 grew to 31%, representing a 200 basis point increase compared to the prior year period, driven by price increases outside growth in higher-margin services revenue, margin expansion for both project and service revenues, as well as Chubb value captures savings.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the third quarter was $0.51 per share, representing a $0.03 per share or 6.3% increase compared to the prior year period.
APi Group Corporation (APG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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