Mar 31

Sotera Health Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025

Key Takeaways

Sotera Health reported a solid start to 2025 with net revenues increasing 2.6% to $255 million compared to the prior year quarter, driven by growth in the Sterigenics and Nordion segments. The company reported a net loss of $13 million, primarily due to a settlement related to ethylene oxide claims. Adjusted EBITDA saw an 8.8% increase, and Adjusted EPS grew by $0.01 to $0.14. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 outlook.

Net revenues increased 2.6% to $255 million in Q1 2025.

The company reported a net loss of $13 million, including a $31 million settlement.

Adjusted EBITDA grew by 8.8% to $122 million.

Adjusted EPS increased to $0.14 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$255M
Previous year: $248M
+2.6%
EPS
$0.14
Previous year: $0.13
+7.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$122M
Previous year: $112M
+8.8%
Net Leverage Ratio
3.6
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
47.9%
Previous year: 45.1%
+6.2%
Gross Profit
$135M
Previous year: $111M
+21.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$306M
Previous year: $261M
+17.3%
Free Cash Flow
$35.6M
Previous year: -$25.2M
-241.5%
Total Assets
$3.1B
Previous year: $3.06B
+1.2%

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Forward Guidance

Sotera Health reaffirmed its full-year 2025 outlook with expectations for continued revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth on a constant currency basis.

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenues growth in the range of 4.0% to 6.0% on a constant currency basis.
  • Adjusted EBITDA growth in the range of 4.5% to 6.5% on a constant currency basis.
  • Updated foreign currency assumptions resulting in a lower headwind to net revenues (approximately 1.25%).
  • Updated foreign currency assumptions resulting in a lower headwind to Adjusted EBITDA (approximately 1.50%).
  • Weighted-average fully diluted share count in the range of 286 million to 287 million shares.

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest Expense in the range of $155 million to $165 million.
  • Tax rate applicable to Adjusted Net Income in the range of 33.0% to 35.0%.
  • Capital expenditures in the range of $190 million to $210 million.
  • Outlook is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including supply chain disruptions and regulatory changes.
  • Inability to provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income