Jun 29, 2024

Henry Schein Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Reported solid results driven by stable end markets and increased gross margin.

Key Takeaways

Henry Schein reported a 1.1% increase in total net sales for the quarter, reaching $3.1 billion. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.80, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.23. The company updated its full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance to $4.70 to $4.82 and announced a new restructuring plan targeting $75 million to $100 million in annual run-rate savings.

Total net sales increased by 1.1% to $3.1 billion.

GAAP diluted EPS was $0.80; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.23.

Operating cash flow was $296 million, up from the previous year.

Full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance updated to $4.70 to $4.82.

Total Revenue
$3.14B
Previous year: $3.1B
+1.2%
EPS
$1.23
Previous year: $1.31
-6.1%
Gross Profit
$955M
Previous year: $975M
-2.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$138M
Previous year: $137M
+0.7%
Free Cash Flow
$296M
Total Assets
$10.3B
Previous year: $9.15B
+12.1%

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Forward Guidance

Henry Schein updated its full-year 2024 financial guidance, expecting total sales growth of approximately 4% to 6% over 2023. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is now expected to be $4.70 to $4.82, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to grow in the low double-digit percentages versus 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Total sales growth expected to be approximately 4% to 6% over 2023.
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS expected to be $4.70 to $4.82.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to grow in the low double-digit percentages versus 2023.
  • New restructuring plan targeting $75 million to $100 million in annual run-rate savings.
  • Share repurchase authorization increased by $500 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Updated guidance reflects a slower recovery from the cyber incident.
  • Challenging economic environment in certain markets.
  • Previous guidance anticipated a stronger economy.
  • Restructuring charges expected in the second half of 2024 and in 2025.
  • Unable to provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance to projected GAAP diluted EPS due to the uncertainty of predicting restructuring costs.

Revenue & Expenses

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