FOUR Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how FOUR performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, FOUR sees a +1.82% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +8.78% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.74%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
FOUR Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
909.20M
34.62%
9.94%
Gross Margin
25.27%
21.67%
5.51%
Operating Margin
9.95%
18.74%
12.43%
Net Margin
7.94%
15.41%
20.49%
EPS
0.74
34.55%
27.59%
No Data Available
FOUR Earnings Analysis
Shift4 Payments, Inc. Corporation (FOUR.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Strong KPI Performance: Quarterly records achieved across all major KPIs, highlighting strong execution and performance.
Q3 Volume Growth: Total Q3 volume grew 56% year-over-year, showcasing significant growth.
Revenue Generation Surge: Gross revenue less network fees increased by 50% to $365 million, indicating robust revenue generation.
EBITDA Growth and Profitability: Adjusted EBITDA grew 51% year-over-year to $187 million, reflecting strong profitability.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow Growth: Adjusted free cash flow reached $111 million, up 46% compared to last year, demonstrating effective cash management.
Negative
Same-Store Sales Decline: Q3 results showed a decline in same-store sales by approximately 3% year-over-year, indicating a slowdown in customer spending.
Restaurant Segment Decline: Despite a strong overall performance, the company faced challenges in the restaurant segment, which experienced a decline in sales compared to last year.
EBITDA Margin Decline: The adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 51.3%, down from nearly 54% when excluding a 250 basis point drag from recent acquisitions.
Hospitality Customer Growth Shortfall: Customer growth in the hospitality vertical was below expectations, with only 1,000 new merchants added instead of the targeted 10,000 for 2024.
Net Income Shortfall: The company reported a GAAP net income of $72 million, which was lower than anticipated, reflecting ongoing operational challenges.
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FOUR Earning Call Sentiment
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call highlights strong financial performance with significant revenue and EBITDA growth, alongside optimistic guidance for 2024 and 2025. Despite challenges in international expansion and consumer spending, the company has raised guidance and announced a share repurchase program, indicating confidence in future prospects. The market cap suggests moderate reaction, leading to a positive stock price movement prediction.