Markets
The Hardest Hit Companies of the COVID-19 Downturn: The ‘BEACH’ Stocks
BEACH Stocks: $332B in Value Washed Away
The market’s latest storm has plunged the global travel industry into uncharted territory.
Since the S&P 500 market high on February 19, 2020, market capitalizations across BEACH industries—booking, entertainment, airlines, cruises, and hotels—have tumbled. The global airline industry alone has seen $157B wiped off valuations across 116 publicly traded airlines.
Investor confidence in cruise lines has also dropped. Between Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, over half of their market value has evaporated—equal to at least $42B in combined market capitalization.
Today’s infographic profiles the steep losses across BEACH companies. It looks at the ripple effects across individual companies and industries from the February 19 peak to date*.
*All numbers as of market close on March 24, 2020
Falling Off A Cliff
As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread to over 100 countries, many governments have implemented sweeping travel restrictions.
The impact across BEACH industries is far-reaching, with some valuations declining to nearly a quarter of their previous total.
Company | Ticker | Category | Market Cap: 02/19/2020 | Market Cap: 03/24/2020 | % Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Booking Holdings | BKNG | Booking | $80.8B | $51B | -37% |
Expedia Group | EXPE | Booking | $17.1B | $8.1B | -53% |
Allegiant Travel | ALGT | Booking | $2.7B | $1.4B | -47% |
Live Nation | LYV | Entertainment & Live Events | $16.3B | $9.1B | -44% |
Six Flags | SIX | Entertainment & Live Events | $3.2B | $1.1B | -66% |
Cedar Fair | FUN | Entertainment & Live Events | $3.1B | $1.3B | -58% |
The Walt Disney Co | DIS | Entertainment & Live Events | $255.1B | $177B | -31% |
Penn National Gaming | PENN | Entertainment & Live Events | $4.3B | $1.6B | -63% |
Delta Air Lines | DAL | Airlines | $37.5B | $17.8B | -52% |
United Airlines | UAL | Airlines | $19.7B | $8.4B | -57% |
American Airlines | AAL | Airlines | $12.1B | $6.1B | -50% |
Southwest Airlines | LUV | Airlines | $29.5B | $19.7B | -33% |
Alaska Air Group | ALK | Airlines | $8B | $3.7B | -54% |
Air Canada (in USD) | AC | Airlines | $8.3B | $2.8B | -67% |
Carnival | CCL | Cruise & Casino | $30.8B | $10B | -67% |
Royal Caribbean Cruises | RCL | Cruise & Casino | $23.2B | $7.5B | -68% |
Norwegian Cruise Lines | NCLH | Cruise & Casino | $11.1B | $3.1B | -72% |
Las Vegas Sands | LVS | Cruise & Casino | $52.8B | $35.1B | -34% |
MGM Resorts International | MGM | Cruise & Casino | $16.2B | $6.2B | -68% |
Wynn Resorts | WYNN | Cruise & Casino | $14.6B | $7.2B | -51% |
Caesars Entertainment | CZR | Cruise & Casino | $10B | $4.2B | -58% |
Eldorado Resorts | ERI | Cruise & Casino | $5.4B | $1.3B | -76% |
Marriott International | MAR | Hotels & Resorts | $48.3B | $25.7B | -48% |
Hilton | HLT | Hotels & Resorts | $31.3B | $19.4B | -38% |
Hyatt Hotels | H | Hotels & Resorts | $9.1B | $4.9B | -46% |
Choice Hotels International | CHH | Hotels & Resorts | $6B | $3.2B | -46% |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | WH | Hotels & Resorts | $5.6B | $2.9B | -48% |
Park Hotels | PK | Hotels & Resorts | $5.5B | $1.9B | -66% |
Vail Resorts | MTN | Hotels & Resorts | $9.98B | $5.8B | -41% |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide | VAC | Hotels & Resorts | $5.3B | $2.2B | -59% |
For instance, the consequences on various travel bookings brands have been severe. Booking Holdings, the parent company to Booking.com, Priceline, Kayak and OpenTable, witnessed share price declines of over 35% since the peak.
Empty Stadiums
Across the entertainment industry, ticket sales for concerts, movies, and other events are falling precipitously due to cancellations or postponements.
Upwards of $5B in global film industry losses could result from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chilling footage of the Las Vegas strip, as well as other tourist epicenters around the world, shows deserted streets as visitors opt to stay home instead.
Bracing For Impact
Meanwhile, worldwide airline revenue is estimated to fall by as much as $113B in 2020.
In under two months, the share price of Delta Airlines has fallen over 50% as the company anticipates a capacity reduction of 40%, the largest in its history.
Company | Ticker | Feb 19 2020 Share Price | Mar 24 2020 Share Price |
---|---|---|---|
Delta Air Lines | NYSE:DAL | $58.5 | $26.9 |
United Airlines | NASDAQ:UAL | $79.4 | $33 |
American Airlines | NASDAQ:AAL | $28.3 | $13.9 |
Southwest Airlines | NYSE:LUV | $56.89 | $37.7 |
Alaska Air Group | NYSE:ALK | $65.2 | $28.9 |
Air Canada (in CAD) | TSX:AC | $45.3 | $15.1 |
The global airline industry—which employs over 10M people—supports $2.7T in global economic activity across an average of 12M passengers per day.
Aruba, Jamaica No More
As for the cruise line industry, global operations came to a 30-day standstill in mid-March. Over 800 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths across three cruise ships have been discovered.
“COVID-19 on cruise ships poses a risk for rapid spread of disease, causing outbreaks in a vulnerable population, and aggressive efforts are required to contain spread.”
—CDC
Carnival, a Miami-based company, has witnessed its share price fall to around one third of its February 19 value. Similarly, Royal Caribbean Cruises, which has seen its market cap plummet almost 70%, announced that it will suspend trips until mid-May.
Occupancy Dilemma
As the hotel industry is impacted by the global outbreak, share prices have also realized a significant slump. In the U.S., an estimated $1.4B in revenue is vanishing each week. If occupancy levels fall by just 30% this year, the U.S. hotel industry could see approximately 4 million jobs wiped out.
The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index, which serves as a benchmark for the sector’s overall health, has declined over 47% year-to-date.
Global Stimulus Response
A number of travel industries around the world are calling for stimulus packages.
On March 25, the U.S. Congress finalized a historic $2T deal, which includes $25B in grants for the airline industry. In the UK, officials are providing small businesses in hospitality and leisure grants that are worth up to $30,000 as part of its $400B bailout plan.
China, Germany, Italy, and Spain have outlined multibillion dollar proposals in response to COVID-19. Overall, at least eleven countries have announced stimulus plans along with the European Commission and the IMF.
When Will the Travel Wave Hit Again?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic one thing is clear: the impact on the travel industry will have a marked effect on the broader economy.
Travel is closely linked with oil, as transportation accounts for over 60% of global demand. In Q2 2020, global oil consumption is projected to fall by 25M barrels per day.
Along with this, discretionary consumer spending makes up over one third of America’s GDP. The impact of the pandemic across this sector is expected to contribute to a 10% decline or more in U.S. GDP for the second quarter.
As conditions materially improve around the world—with China beginning to open up flights—positive signs are emerging from under the surface. Will BEACH industries quickly bounce back as infection rates drop, or will a slow and painful recovery unfold in the months ahead?
Economy
Economic Growth Forecasts for G7 and BRICS Countries in 2024
The IMF has released its economic growth forecasts for 2024. How do the G7 and BRICS countries compare?
G7 & BRICS Real GDP Growth Forecasts for 2024
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) has released its real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for 2024, and while global growth is projected to stay steady at 3.2%, various major nations are seeing declining forecasts.
This chart visualizes the 2024 real GDP growth forecasts using data from the IMF’s 2024 World Economic Outlook for G7 and BRICS member nations along with Saudi Arabia, which is still considering an invitation to join the bloc.
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Mixed Economic Growth Prospects for Major Nations in 2024
Economic growth projections by the IMF for major nations are mixed, with the majority of G7 and BRICS countries forecasted to have slower growth in 2024 compared to 2023.
Only three BRICS-invited or member countries, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and South Africa, have higher projected real GDP growth rates in 2024 than last year.
Group | Country | Real GDP Growth (2023) | Real GDP Growth (2024P) |
---|---|---|---|
G7 | 🇺🇸 U.S. | 2.5% | 2.7% |
G7 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 1.1% | 1.2% |
G7 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 1.9% | 0.9% |
G7 | 🇫🇷 France | 0.9% | 0.7% |
G7 | 🇮🇹 Italy | 0.9% | 0.7% |
G7 | 🇬🇧 UK | 0.1% | 0.5% |
G7 | 🇩🇪 Germany | -0.3% | 0.2% |
BRICS | 🇮🇳 India | 7.8% | 6.8% |
BRICS | 🇨🇳 China | 5.2% | 4.6% |
BRICS | 🇦🇪 UAE | 3.4% | 3.5% |
BRICS | 🇮🇷 Iran | 4.7% | 3.3% |
BRICS | 🇷🇺 Russia | 3.6% | 3.2% |
BRICS | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 3.8% | 3.0% |
BRICS-invited | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | -0.8% | 2.6% |
BRICS | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 2.9% | 2.2% |
BRICS | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% |
BRICS | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | 7.2% | 6.2% |
🌍 World | 3.2% | 3.2% |
China and India are forecasted to maintain relatively high growth rates in 2024 at 4.6% and 6.8% respectively, but compared to the previous year, China is growing 0.6 percentage points slower while India is an entire percentage point slower.
On the other hand, four G7 nations are set to grow faster than last year, which includes Germany making its comeback from its negative real GDP growth of -0.3% in 2023.
Faster Growth for BRICS than G7 Nations
Despite mostly lower growth forecasts in 2024 compared to 2023, BRICS nations still have a significantly higher average growth forecast at 3.6% compared to the G7 average of 1%.
While the G7 countries’ combined GDP is around $15 trillion greater than the BRICS nations, with continued higher growth rates and the potential to add more members, BRICS looks likely to overtake the G7 in economic size within two decades.
BRICS Expansion Stutters Before October 2024 Summit
BRICS’ recent expansion has stuttered slightly, as Argentina’s newly-elected president Javier Milei declined its invitation and Saudi Arabia clarified that the country is still considering its invitation and has not joined BRICS yet.
Even with these initial growing pains, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor told reporters in February that 34 different countries have submitted applications to join the growing BRICS bloc.
Any changes to the group are likely to be announced leading up to or at the 2024 BRICS summit which takes place October 22-24 in Kazan, Russia.
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