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Apr 25, 2020

Patterson Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Patterson's Q4 performance was impacted by COVID-19, resulting in a net loss but adjusted earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

Patterson Companies reported a decrease in consolidated net sales by 10.5% to $1.29 billion due to COVID-19 disruptions, with a net loss of $608.6 million. However, adjusted net income increased by 16.2% to $41.1 million, driven by strong sales momentum early in the quarter and cost-saving measures.

Consolidated net sales decreased by 10.5% to $1.29 billion.

Reported net loss attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc. totaled $608.6 million, or $6.44 per diluted share.

Adjusted net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc. increased to $41.1 million, or $0.43 per diluted share.

COVID-19 significantly disrupted end markets, impacting performance in late March and April.

Total Revenue
$1.29B
Previous year: $1.44B
-10.5%
EPS
$0.43
Previous year: $0.37
+16.2%
Gross Profit
$294M
Previous year: $313M
-5.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$77.9M
Previous year: $95.6M
-18.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$83.5M
Previous year: -$55M
+51.9%
Total Assets
$2.72B
Previous year: $3.27B
-16.9%

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Forward Guidance

Given the ongoing disruption of North American and international market conditions and the inability to accurately predict the economic effects of COVID-19 and related government actions, Patterson is not issuing fiscal 2021 earnings guidance at this time.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income