IDEXX Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
IDEXX Laboratories reported a 10% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2019, driven by Companion Animal Group (CAG) Diagnostics recurring revenue and growth in the Water and Livestock, Poultry and Dairy (LPD) businesses. Earnings per diluted share were $1.04, representing a 6% growth.
Revenue growth in Q4 of 10% driven by CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue growth of 11%.
Catalyst placements at new and competitive accounts increased by 19% year-over-year.
Full year EPS of $4.89, representing 15% growth.
2020 revenue guidance increased to $2,620 million - $2,655 million, reflecting consistent expectations for revenue growth of 9% - 10.5%.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is raising its 2020 revenue outlook to $2,620 million - $2,655 million and increasing its 2020 EPS outlook to $5.42 - $5.58 per share.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue outlook increased to $2,620M - $2,655M.
- Consistent outlook for reported and organic revenue growth of 9% - 10.5%.
- Expectations for CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue growth of 11% - 12%.
- EPS outlook increased to $5.42 - $5.58 per share.
- Targeted EPS growth of 11% - 14% on a reported basis.
Challenges Ahead
- Stronger U.S. dollar will reduce full year 2020 reported revenue growth by approximately 0.5%.
- Stronger U.S. dollar will reduce full year 2020 EPS growth by approximately 2%.
- Stronger U.S. dollar will reduce EPS by an estimated $0.09 per share.
- Projecting free cash flow at approximately 75% - 80% of net income in 2020.
- Includes approximately 7% impact related to $35 million of major facility capital spending.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income