BIP Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how BIP performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BIP sees a -0.59% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.01% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.47%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
BIP Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
5.44B
9.54%
3.30%
Gross Margin
26.69%
-4.78%
2.46%
Operating Margin
--
--
--
Net Margin
8.28%
49.19%
86.49%
EPS
0.47
288.00%
-304.35%
No Data Available
BIP Earnings Analysis
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Corporation (BIP.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
FFO Per Unit Increase: Funds from operations (FFO) per unit increased by 6% to $3.12 compared to 2023, with a normalized increase of 10% when accounting for foreign exchange effects.
FFO Growth and Performance: Total FFO for 2024 reached $2.5 billion, marking an 8% increase from the previous year, driven by organic growth of 7% and strong performance across critical infrastructure networks.
Transport Segment FFO Surge: The Transport segment saw a remarkable 40% increase in FFO to $1.2 billion, primarily due to the acquisition of a global intermodal logistics company and increased volumes across rail and road networks.
Midstream Segment FFO Growth: The Midstream segment reported an 11% growth in FFO to $625 million, reflecting higher volumes driven by robust customer activity, particularly in North American Gas Storage.
Quarterly Distribution Increase: A quarterly distribution increase of 6% to $1.72 per unit was approved by the Board, marking the 16th consecutive year of distribution increases within or above the target range.
Negative
Utilities Segment FFO Decline: FFO from the utilities segment decreased to $760,000,000, down from $879,000,000 in the prior year, primarily due to capital recycling activities including the sale of the Australian utility business.
Midstream FFO Decline: Midstream segment FFO decreased from $684,000,000 in the prior year to $625,000,000, reflecting the impact of asset sales and foreign exchange fluctuations.
FFO Growth Concerns: The data segment's FFO of $333,000,000, while a 21% increase, still indicates a slower growth trajectory compared to other segments, raising concerns about its ability to keep pace with overall company growth.
Dividend Payout Stability: The company reported a conservative payout ratio of 67%, which, while stable, suggests limited flexibility for future dividend increases amidst rising operational costs.
FFO Growth and Capital Recycling: The overall FFO growth of 8% to $2,500,000,000 was overshadowed by significant capital recycling activities, indicating potential instability in core revenue streams.
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BIP Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Brookfield Infrastructure misses Q4 2024 EPS forecast
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-1.29%Positive
The earnings call summary reveals strong financial performance with increased FFO, successful capital recycling, and a robust growth backlog. The Q&A section shows management's confidence in handling risks and leveraging market opportunities. Despite some unclear responses, the overall sentiment is positive, especially with the optimistic guidance and strong financial metrics. The announcement of a $1 billion data center sale and positive distribution growth further supports a positive outlook. Given these factors, a positive stock price movement of 2% to 8% is expected.
