Neogen Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Neogen reported a 73% increase in revenue to $229.0 million, driven by the acquisition of the 3M Food Safety Division. However, net income decreased to $1.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, due to increased interest expense and amortization of acquisition-related intangibles. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 93.8% to $52.4 million, with a margin of 22.9%.
Revenue increased by 73.0% year-over-year to $229.0 million, primarily due to the acquisition of the 3M Food Safety Division.
Net income decreased to $1.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, impacted by expenses related to the 3M Food Safety merger.
Adjusted EBITDA rose by 93.8% to $52.4 million, with a margin of 22.9%.
Food Safety segment revenue increased significantly, while the Animal Safety segment experienced a core revenue decline due to destocking.
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Forward Guidance
Neogen anticipates fiscal year 2024 revenue between $955 million and $985 million, while Adjusted EBITDA continues to be expected in a range of $235 million to $255 million. The Company also continues to expect capital expenditures to be approximately $130 million, including approximately $100 million related specifically to the integration of the former 3M Food Safety Division.
Positive Outlook
- Fiscal year 2024 revenue is anticipated to be between $955 million and $985 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $235 million to $255 million.
- Improved end-market environment expected in the second half of the year.
- Capital expenditures are projected to be approximately $130 million.
- Integration of the former 3M Food Safety Division is progressing well.
Challenges Ahead
- Typical seasonality of revenue may impact performance.
- Capital expenditures include approximately $100 million related to the integration of the former 3M Food Safety Division.
- Animal Safety business experienced continued destocking.
- Weakness in China impacted pro forma growth in the former 3M Food Safety Division.
- The Indicator Testing, Culture Media & Other product category experienced a core revenue decline.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income