The chart below shows how XRX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, XRX sees a +3.53% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.31% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -3.41%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue and Operating Income: Revenue of $6.2 billion for the year, with adjusted operating income margin of 4.9%, demonstrating improved execution despite a decline in total revenue.
Cost Savings Achievement: Achieved $200 million in gross reinvention cost savings, contributing to a nearly 12% decline in total company operating expenses, excluding one-time costs.
Sales Force Productivity Improvement: Sales force productivity improved by 20% sequentially in Q4, indicating effective organizational redesign and operational efficiencies.
Entry Equipment Growth: Entry equipment installations grew 28% year over year in Q4, reflecting strong demand and positioning for future revenue growth.
IT Solutions Market Expansion: The acquisition of IT Savvy is expected to enhance Xerox's IT Solutions business, targeting a total addressable market estimated to be around 10 times the size of print.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Revenue of $6.2 billion decreased 9.7% in actual currency and 9.5% in constant currency, with a decline of 10.2% in constant currency when excluding IT Savvy results.
Earnings Pressure Indicated: Adjusted EPS was $0.97, which is $0.85 lower year over year, indicating significant earnings pressure.
Free Cash Flow Decline: Free cash flow generated was $467 million, down $182 million year over year, reflecting reduced cash generation capabilities.
Operating Income Margin Decline: Adjusted operating income margin of 4.9% was lower year over year by 70 basis points, highlighting ongoing profitability challenges.
Organic Revenue Decline: Core organic revenue declined around 4% in 2024, driven by modest market share losses in equipment and lower page volumes.
Earnings call transcript: Xerox Q4 2024 misses expectations, stock drops
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