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Dec 31, 2024

IDEXX Q4 2024 Earnings Report

IDEXX reported a solid finish to 2024, driven by growth in the Companion Animal Group and strategic execution.

Key Takeaways

IDEXX Laboratories announced its fourth-quarter results, with revenue reaching $954 million, a 6% increase year-over-year. Earnings per diluted share were $2.62, up 13% as reported and 10% on a comparable basis. The company's growth was supported by the Companion Animal Group and benefits from IDEXX's execution drivers.

IDEXX's Q4 revenue reached $954 million, a 6% increase year-over-year on a reported and organic basis.

Earnings per diluted share for Q4 were $2.62, a 13% increase as reported and 10% on a comparable basis.

CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue grew by 6% reported and 7% organically, driven by IDEXX VetLab consumable gains and solid reference laboratory and consulting services growth.

The company began shipping the IDEXX inVue Dxâ„¢ Cellular Analyzer and plans to launch IDEXX Cancer Dxâ„¢ screening for canine lymphoma in late March 2025.

Total Revenue
$954M
Previous year: $902M
+5.8%
EPS
$2.53
Previous year: $2.32
+9.1%
Gross Profit
$570M
Previous year: $526M
+8.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$288M
Previous year: $454M
-36.5%
Free Cash Flow
$233M
Previous year: $217M
+7.1%
Total Assets
$3.29B
Previous year: $3.26B
+1.0%

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Forward Guidance

IDEXX projects full year revenue growth of 4% - 7% as reported and 6% - 9% on an organic basis. 2025 EPS guidance of $11.74 - $12.24 reflects expectations for solid organic revenue gains and a targeted 200 - 250 basis points of reported operating margin improvement.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year revenue growth of 4% - 7% as reported and 6% - 9% on an organic basis
  • CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue growth of 3% - 6% reported and 5% - 8% organic
  • Estimated 4% - 4.5% full year benefit from net price improvement
  • Targeted 200 - 250 basis points of reported operating margin improvement
  • Benefit from lapping the 2024 discrete litigation expense accrual.