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Global Business Travel Group (GBTG)
NYSE:GBTG
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.12Last Year’s EPS
-0.04Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 27, 2025
|% Change Since: -10.79%
|Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with record-breaking adjusted EBITDA and revenue, significant free cash flow growth, and high customer retention. However, challenges include a slight downtick in new business wins, muted SME growth, and uncertainty surrounding the CWT acquisition due to regulatory challenges.Company Guidance
During the American Express Global Business Travel earnings call for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, the company reported a record year for adjusted EBITDA and revenue. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 26% year-over-year, surpassing the midpoint of the original guidance range. The adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by over 300 basis points to reach 20%. The company achieved transaction volume growth of 5% for the full year, while total revenue increased by 6% to $2.42 billion. Free cash flow more than tripled, ending well above the initial guidance, and the leverage ratio was reduced to below two times. The company also highlighted significant new business wins valued at $2.8 billion, with SME customers accounting for $2.2 billion of this figure. For 2025, the company anticipates continued double-digit earnings growth, driven by a strategy focused on technology-enabled productivity gains, scalable cost base, and strong free cash flow. They provided guidance for constant currency revenue growth of 5-7% and adjusted EBITDA between $530 million and $560 million, representing an 11-17% increase over 2024.Record Year for Adjusted EBITDA and Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA exceeded the midpoint of the original guidance range, up 26% year over year. Revenue reached $2.42 billion, driven by a 6% increase from solid growth in transactions and TTB.
Strong Free Cash Flow Growth
Free cash flow more than tripled in 2024, ending well above the original guidance. Conversion ratio improved to 35% from 13% in 2023.
High Customer Retention
2024 was a record year for GMN customer retention at 99%, demonstrating strong customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Significant Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by over 300 basis points, reaching 20% for the year.
Successful Capital Allocation
Lowered leverage ratio below two times and completed a $300 million buyback authorization.
Positive Outlook for 2025
Expect another year of double-digit earnings growth, with new wins totaling $2.8 billion in 2024, $2.2 billion from SMEs.
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GBTG Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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GBTG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | $8.62 | $8.11 | -5.92% |
| Nov 05, 2024 | $7.68 | $7.73 | +0.65% |
| Aug 06, 2024 | $6.03 | $7.04 | +16.75% |
| May 07, 2024 | $6.23 | $5.96 | -4.33% |
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FAQ
When does Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) report earnings?
Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) earnings time?
Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) earnings time is at May 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is GBTG EPS forecast?
GBTG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.12.
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