SP Plus Past Earnings Performance

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SP Plus has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 20.4%, while the Commercial Services industry saw earnings growing at 11.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.7% per year. SP Plus's return on equity is 13%, and it has net margins of 3.4%.

Key information

20.4%

Earnings growth rate

21.9%

EPS growth rate

Commercial Services Industry Growth8.5%
Revenue growth rate0.7%
Return on equity13.0%
Net Margin3.4%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Should You Think About Buying SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) Now?

Aug 09
Should You Think About Buying SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) Now?

What Is SP Plus Corporation's (NASDAQ:SP) Share Price Doing?

Mar 14
What Is SP Plus Corporation's (NASDAQ:SP) Share Price Doing?

Here's Why SP Plus (NASDAQ:SP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Oct 29
Here's Why SP Plus (NASDAQ:SP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

SP Plus acquires K M P Associates, including AeroParker

Oct 11

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP)?

Sep 02
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP)?

SP Plus: A Good Place To Park Your Money

Jul 30

SP Plus (NASDAQ:SP) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jul 22
SP Plus (NASDAQ:SP) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

At US$31.38, Is It Time To Put SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) On Your Watch List?

May 18
At US$31.38, Is It Time To Put SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) On Your Watch List?

SP Plus: A Unique Play On Mobility

Apr 14

Is SP Plus (NASDAQ:SP) Using Too Much Debt?

Apr 12
Is SP Plus (NASDAQ:SP) Using Too Much Debt?

Is There An Opportunity With SP Plus Corporation's (NASDAQ:SP) 47% Undervaluation?

Feb 26
Is There An Opportunity With SP Plus Corporation's (NASDAQ:SP) 47% Undervaluation?

At US$28.25, Is It Time To Put SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) On Your Watch List?

Nov 30
At US$28.25, Is It Time To Put SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) On Your Watch List?

We Think SP Plus' (NASDAQ:SP) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

Nov 04
We Think SP Plus' (NASDAQ:SP) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

Is SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Jul 30
Is SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP)?

Apr 19
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP)?

Have Insiders Sold SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) Shares Recently?

Mar 11
Have Insiders Sold SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) Shares Recently?

Are SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Mar 01
Are SP Plus Corporation (NASDAQ:SP) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Update: SP Plus (NASDAQ:SP) Stock Gained 39% In The Last Five Years

Feb 10
Update: SP Plus (NASDAQ:SP) Stock Gained 39% In The Last Five Years

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How SP Plus makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:SP Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 24889301240
31 Dec 23883311220
30 Sep 23872351230
30 Jun 23851401130
31 Mar 23826431080
31 Dec 22794451030
30 Sep 22758491020
30 Jun 2271347960
31 Mar 2265740910
31 Dec 2160232880
30 Sep 2155123860
30 Jun 21507-76800
31 Mar 21459-124770
31 Dec 20549-173770
30 Sep 20662-164830
30 Jun 20781-62940
31 Mar 20923-81020
31 Dec 19935491080
30 Sep 19902491040
30 Jun 1985248960
31 Mar 1981249900
31 Dec 1877553850
30 Sep 1880252790
30 Jun 1884350810
31 Mar 1888251820
31 Dec 1791141820
30 Sep 1790543810
30 Jun 1789839820
31 Mar 1788529820
31 Dec 1689223850
30 Sep 1689616850
30 Jun 1690913870
31 Mar 1692116890
31 Dec 1592117910
30 Sep 1590924940
30 Jun 1588325930
31 Mar 1585820920
31 Dec 1483523930
30 Sep 1483719920
30 Jun 1483019890
31 Mar 1483217890
31 Dec 1383712890
30 Sep 138400820
30 Jun 13732-1770

Quality Earnings: SP has a large one-off loss of $16.1M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: SP's current net profit margins (3.4%) are lower than last year (5.2%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SP's earnings have grown significantly by 20.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: SP's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: SP had negative earnings growth (-29.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Commercial Services industry average (9.8%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: SP's Return on Equity (13%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/05/16 12:55
End of Day Share Price 2024/05/16 00:00
Earnings2024/03/31
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

SP Plus Corporation is covered by 7 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Andrea WirthBaird
Kevin SteinkeBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Daniel MooreCJS Securities, Inc.