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Mar 31, 2021

Bruker Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Bruker reported strong revenue growth and operating performance improvements in Q1 2021.

Key Takeaways

Bruker Corporation reported a 30.8% increase in revenue for Q1 2021, with organic revenue growth of 23.8%. GAAP EPS was $0.37, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.44. The company is raising its fiscal year 2021 outlook due to strong demand.

Q1 2021 revenue increased by 30.8% year-over-year.

Organic revenue growth for Q1 2021 was 23.8%.

GAAP EPS for Q1 2021 was $0.37.

Non-GAAP EPS for Q1 2021 was $0.44, compared to $0.14 in Q1 2020.

Total Revenue
$555M
Previous year: $424M
+30.8%
EPS
$0.44
Previous year: $0.14
+214.3%
Organic Revenue Growth
23.8%
Previous year: -7.9%
-401.3%
GAAP Operating Margin
16.1%
Previous year: 3.9%
+312.8%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
18.4%
Previous year: 7.6%
+142.1%
Gross Profit
$279M
Previous year: $192M
+44.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$697M
Previous year: $796M
-12.4%
Free Cash Flow
$73.3M
Previous year: $22.7M
+222.9%
Total Assets
$3.03B
Previous year: $2.96B
+2.5%

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Forward Guidance

Bruker is increasing its FY 2021 revenue growth, operating margin expansion and EPS outlook to reflect strong demand.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic revenue growth of approximately 11% to 13%.
  • Foreign currency revenue tailwind of approximately 3%.
  • Reported revenue growth of approximately 14% to 16%.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin expansion of 210 bps to 250 bps.
  • Non-GAAP EPS of $1.82 to $1.87.

Challenges Ahead

  • Accelerated R&D investments of approximately 10% of revenue.
  • Foreign currency headwind of approximately 50 basis points affecting non-GAAP operating margin.
  • Uncertainty regarding the impact of restructuring actions.
  • Unpredictability of unusual gains and losses.
  • Inability to forecast acquisition-related expenses and purchase accounting fair value adjustments.