Henry Schein Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Henry Schein reported a slight increase in fourth-quarter net sales, but GAAP diluted EPS decreased significantly. The company introduced 2023 financial guidance, expecting operating income growth when excluding the contribution from PPE products and COVID-19 test kits.
Fourth-quarter net sales increased 1.2% to $3.4 billion compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.
Fourth-quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $0.34, compared to $1.05 in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Fourth-quarter non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.21, compared to $1.07 in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Introduced guidance for 2023 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.25 to $5.42, excluding amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.
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Forward Guidance
Henry Schein introduced guidance for 2023 non-GAAP diluted EPS to be $5.25 to $5.42.
Positive Outlook
- Guidance reflects high single-digit to low double-digit growth in non-GAAP operating income over 2022 when excluding the contribution from PPE products and COVID-19 test kits.
- 2023 sales growth is expected to be approximately 1% to 3% over 2022.
- Fundamentals in the dental end market remain solid.
- Demand for dental equipment in North America remains healthy, and the North America equipment order book is stable.
- Growth in the Technology and Value -added Services business was strongest in the international business due to the strength of our Dentally cloud-based solution.
Challenges Ahead
- 2023 non-GAAP diluted EPS excludes amortization expense of prior acquisitions of $0.56 in 2023 and $0.57 in 2022.
- 2023 sales of PPE products and COVID-19 test kits are expected to decrease in aggregate by approximately 30% to 35% from 2022.
- 2023 non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be 10 to 15 basis points below 2022 non-GAAP operating margin of 8.20%, largely a result of lower PPE products and COVID-19 test kit sales and profits.
- The impact on 2023 non-GAAP diluted EPS from lower contributions to earnings from sales of PPE products and COVID-19 test kits is expected to be approximately $0.35 to $0.40.
- Global dental consumable merchandise growth was impacted by a high incidence of flu and COVID-19 cases, which caused increased rates of patient appointment cancellations and furthered staffing shortages.
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