Jun 30, 2023

Novanta Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Novanta reported strong revenue and profit growth in Q2 2023, driven by robust medical end-markets and resilient industrial sales.

Key Takeaways

Novanta's Q2 2023 results showed a 7% increase in GAAP revenue to $229 million and a GAAP net income of $21 million. The company benefited from strong growth in medical end-markets and resilient industrial sales, with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.

GAAP revenue increased by 7% to $229 million.

GAAP net income reached $21 million.

Adjusted earnings per share were $0.80.

Adjusted EBITDA was $52 million.

Total Revenue
$230M
Previous year: $215M
+6.6%
EPS
$0.8
Previous year: $0.78
+2.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$51.7M
Previous year: $45M
+14.9%
Gross Profit
$104M
Previous year: $95.2M
+9.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$91.3M
Previous year: $100M
-9.1%
Free Cash Flow
$22.9M
Previous year: $18.3M
+25.2%
Total Assets
$1.23B
Previous year: $1.21B
+2.2%

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Forward Guidance

For Q3 2023, Novanta expects GAAP revenue between $221 million and $224 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $48 million and $51 million, and Adjusted Diluted EPS between $0.70 and $0.77. For the full year 2023, the company anticipates GAAP revenue of $892 million to $902 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $196 million and $204 million, and Adjusted Diluted EPS between $2.96 and $3.15.

Positive Outlook

  • Diversified portfolio, especially its medical end-market exposure, is expected to continue to remain strong
  • Focus on secular growth opportunities
  • Application of the Novanta Growth System
  • Consistent, predictable, and sustainable long-term growth
  • No significant changes in foreign exchange rates expected

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic conditions, particularly with regard to industrial capital spending and China, are expected to intensify in the second half
  • Inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for reconciliations
  • Future changes in the fair value of contingent considerations
  • Significant discrete income tax expenses (benefits)
  • Potential impacts from divestitures and related expenses