Xerox reports second-quarter revenue up 22.4 percent

Xerox Corp. reported second-quarter revenue was up 22.4 percent to $1.79 billion and GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46, up from $0.15 year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $0.47, up $0.32 year-over-year.

“We saw growing demand for our products and services in the second quarter. Increased equipment sales and print volumes in many regions are consistent with a continuing, gradual return to the office and give us the confidence to reaffirm our revenue and cash flow guidance for the year,” said John Visentin, Vice Chairman and CEO, Xerox. “Over the past 18 months, our team has successfully managed through an unprecedented level of uncertainty to continue delivering value to our clients. This focus will continue in the second half of the year as we manage through global supply chain disruption while investing for sustainable, long-term growth.”

Second-Quarter Key Financial Results:

(in millions, except per share data)

Q2 2021

Q2 2020

B/(W)

YOY

% Change

YOY

Revenue

$1,793

$1,465

$328

22.4% AC 18.1% CC1

Gross Margin

35.6%

38.5%

(290) bps

RD&E %

4.4%

5.2%

80 bps

SAG %

24.2%

29.1%

490 bps

Pre-Tax Income

$99

$35

$64

182.9%

Pre-Tax Income Margin

5.5%

2.4%

310 bps

Operating Income – Adjusted1

$126

$62

$64

103.2%

Operating Margin – Adjusted1

7.0%

4.2%

280 bps

GAAP Earnings per Share

$0.46

$0.11

$0.35

318.2%

Earnings Per Share – Adjusted

$0.47

$0.15

$0.32

 

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.