Premier, Inc. reported a 7% decrease in net revenue, totaling $322.232 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. However, net income increased by 24% to $48.649 million, and diluted EPS increased by 22% to $0.39. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to a decline in direct sourcing products revenue, while the increase in net income was mainly due to lower performance-related compensation expense.
Supply Chain Services segment net revenue decreased by 14% due to lower products revenue.
Performance Services segment net revenue increased by 9% due to growth in consulting services and adjacent markets businesses.
Net administrative fees revenue was flat compared to the year-ago quarter.
Premier updated its fiscal year 2023 guidance, lowering revenue and adjusted EBITDA expectations.
Premier is lowering its fiscal 2023 guidance ranges for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS due to lower direct sourcing revenue, softening demand in performance services, and an accounting methodology change related to FFF Enterprises.
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