What's Going On With Iron Mountain Shares After Q1 Earnings?
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) reported Q1 earnings with adjusted EPS of 43 cents and revenue of $1.477 billion, surpassing expectations. Revenues increased by 12.2% year-over-year, driven by growth in storage rental and service revenue. Adjusted EBITDA and AFFO also saw significant increases. The company declared a quarterly dividend of 65 cents per share and reaffirmed its full-year 2024 revenue guidance of $6 billion-$6.15 billion, with an AFFO per share of $4.39-$4.51. Despite the positive report, IRM shares dropped by 1.8%.
May 02, 2024 | 2:25 pm
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Iron Mountain reported higher-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue, increased dividends, and reaffirmed its 2024 guidance, yet shares fell by 1.8%.
Iron Mountain's positive earnings report and dividend increase typically signal a strong financial health, which would suggest a positive impact on the stock price. However, the share price dropped by 1.8% following the announcement, indicating that market expectations might have been even higher or that broader market conditions influenced the stock's performance negatively. The reaffirmation of the 2024 guidance shows confidence in continued growth, which could stabilize or improve the stock's performance in the short term.
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