Mar 31, 2024

Sotera Health Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Sotera Health's first quarter performance in 2024 showed revenue and net income growth.

Key Takeaways

Sotera Health reported a solid start to 2024 with a 12.5% increase in net revenues to $248 million and a rise in net income to $6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share. The company reaffirmed its 2024 outlook, focusing on strategic priorities amidst market headwinds.

Net revenues increased by 12.5% to $248 million compared to Q1 2023.

Net income was $6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, up from $3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share in Q1 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 13.7% to $112 million compared to Q1 2023.

Adjusted EPS was $0.13, consistent with Q1 2023.

Total Revenue
$248M
Previous year: $221M
+12.5%
EPS
$0.13
Previous year: $0.13
+0.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$112M
Net Leverage Ratio
3.8
Previous year: 3.4
+11.8%
Gross Profit
$111M
Previous year: $112M
-0.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$261M
Previous year: $648M
-59.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$25.2M
Previous year: -$11.1M
+126.4%
Total Assets
$3.06B
Previous year: $3.41B
-10.4%

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Forward Guidance

Sotera Health reaffirmed its 2024 outlook, initially provided on February 27, 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA growth in the range of 4.0% to 6.0%.
  • Interest Expense in the range of $170 million to $180 million.
  • Tax rate applicable to Adjusted Net Income in the range of 31.5% to 34.5%.
  • Adjusted EPS in the range of $0.67 to $0.75.
  • A weighted-average fully diluted share count in the range of 283 million to 285 million shares.

Challenges Ahead

  • Capital expenditures in the range of $205 million to $225 million.
  • Supply chain continuity, particularly for the supply of EO and Cobalt-60.
  • The impact of inflationary trends including their impact on energy prices and the supply of labor.
  • The expectation that exchange rates as of March 31, 2024 remain constant for the remainder of 2024.
  • Uncertainties caused by changes to the regulatory landscape, restructuring items and certain fair value measurements.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income