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Mar 31

QIAGEN Q1 2025 Earnings Report

QIAGEN exceeded its Q1 2025 outlook with strong net sales and earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

QIAGEN delivered a strong Q1 2025 performance with $483 million in revenue, 7% constant currency growth, and $0.55 adjusted EPS, surpassing guidance. Operating margins improved and a dividend initiation along with a $500M share repurchase program were announced.

Net sales reached $483 million, up 5% year-over-year and 7% at constant exchange rates.

Adjusted EPS was $0.55, above the guidance of at least $0.50.

Operating cash flow rose to $140 million, up from $133 million a year ago.

Company proposed initiating a dividend and a new $500 million share repurchase program.

Total Revenue
$483M
Previous year: $423M
+14.2%
EPS
$0.55
Previous year: $0.46
+19.6%
Adj. operating margin
29.8%
Previous year: 25.7%
+16.0%
Operating cash flow
$140M
Previous year: $133M
+5.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$0
Free Cash Flow
$0

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Forward Guidance

QIAGEN reaffirmed its 2025 full-year guidance of ~4% CER sales growth and ~$2.35 adjusted EPS, with an improved margin outlook.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales and EPS outlooks for FY2025 reaffirmed following strong Q1.
  • Core sales expected to grow ~5% at constant exchange rates.
  • Adj. EPS outlook reaffirmed at ~$2.35 CER.
  • Operating margin target for 2025 set above 30%.
  • On track to reach 31% mid-term margin goal earlier than 2028.

Challenges Ahead

  • Global macroeconomic uncertainty including tariff pressures.
  • Currency fluctuation risks remain present.
  • No increase in full-year sales or EPS outlook despite strong Q1.
  • Unspecified risks around discontinued product lines.
  • Competitive pressures and product integration remain a challenge.