Mar 31

Avantor Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Avantor reported lower year-over-year revenue but achieved stable earnings and improved margins.

Key Takeaways

Avantor's Q1 2025 revenue declined by 6% year-over-year, yet the company posted increased net income and maintained stable operating income. It also boosted its cost transformation target to $400 million to enhance future profitability.

Total Revenue
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.68B
-5.9%
EPS
$0.23
Previous year: $0.22
+4.5%
Adjusted EBITDA
$270M
Previous year: $283M
-4.8%
Adjusted Operating Income
$243M
Previous year: $258M
-6.0%
Operating Cash Flow
$109M
Previous year: $142M
-22.8%
Gross Profit
$535M
Previous year: $571M
-6.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$316M
Previous year: $235M
+34.4%
Free Cash Flow
$82.1M
Previous year: $107M
-23.2%
Total Assets
$12.3B
Previous year: $12.8B
-3.4%

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Avantor Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Avantor revised its full-year outlook due to policy-related headwinds and announced plans to increase its cost transformation target to $400 million by the end of 2027.

Positive Outlook

  • Cost transformation target raised to $400 million by 2027
  • Strong bioprocessing momentum in Bioscience Production
  • Disciplined cost management amid macro challenges
  • Stable adjusted EBITDA margin at 17.0%
  • Order book momentum continues

Challenges Ahead

  • Overall net sales declined 6% YoY
  • Laboratory Solutions revenue fell 8%
  • Demand reduction in Education and Government markets
  • Lower operating cash flow compared to prior year
  • Ongoing funding and policy-related headwinds

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income