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Feb 28, 2023

Neogen Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Neogen's Q3 2023 results were announced, revealing a significant revenue increase driven by the 3M Food Safety Division acquisition, alongside core growth in legacy segments.

Key Takeaways

Neogen reported a 70% increase in revenue to $218.3 million for Q3 2023, driven by the acquisition of the 3M Food Safety Division. Net income increased to $8.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, while Adjusted Net Income reached $26.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share. The company experienced core revenue growth of 4.0% and an expansion in gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA margin.

Revenue increased by 70% to $218.3 million compared to the prior-year quarter.

Net income was $8.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.

Adjusted Net Income reached $26.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA was $51.3 million, with a margin of 23.5%.

Total Revenue
$218M
Previous year: $128M
+70.2%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: $0.13
-7.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
23.5%
Gross Profit
$108M
Previous year: $57.4M
+88.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$183M
Previous year: $378M
-51.6%
Total Assets
$4.51B
Previous year: $980M
+360.1%

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Forward Guidance

Neogen is focused on integrating the 3M Food Safety Division, capitalizing on synergy opportunities, and leveraging its position in the food security market. The company anticipates long-term growth driven by heightened pathogen awareness, food allergies, and health-conscious consumers.

Positive Outlook

  • Growing pipeline of targeted synergy opportunities.
  • New distribution center in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, will provide a single, more-efficient point of distribution in the U.S.
  • Addition of critical personnel to back-office and ancillary teams.
  • Clear leader in the food security market with a portfolio consisting of over 95% consumable products.
  • Market believed to be resilient with long-term, secular tailwinds.

Challenges Ahead

  • Weaker end market environment.
  • Production backlog situation at transition manufacturing partner.
  • Market demand offset by production backlog.
  • Transaction and integration costs related to the merger.
  • Increase in interest expense and the amortization of acquisition-related intangibles.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income