Sep 30, 2022

Avantor Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Reported a slight increase in net sales, driven by core organic growth and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Avantor reported a 1.2% increase in net sales to $1.86 billion, with core organic growth of 7.8%. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 6.9% to $384.0 million, and adjusted EPS was $0.34. The company has updated its full-year guidance to reflect its third quarter performance, $400 million of revenue from its 2021 acquisitions, changes to foreign exchange rates and current market conditions. They now expect to deliver 2.5% - 3.0% organic growth (6.0% - 6.5% excluding COVID-19 headwinds) and $1.38 to $1.40 of adjusted EPS for the full year.

Net sales increased by 1.2% to $1.86 billion, with core organic net sales growth of 7.8%.

Net income reached $167.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $384.0 million.

Diluted GAAP EPS stood at $0.25, while adjusted EPS was $0.34.

Operating cash flow was $258.3 million, and free cash flow totaled $219.3 million.

Total Revenue
$1.86B
Previous year: $1.83B
+1.2%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.35
-2.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
$384M
Previous year: $359M
+6.9%
Gross Profit
$651M
Previous year: $616M
+5.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$266M
Previous year: $1.43B
-81.4%
Free Cash Flow
$219M
Previous year: $229M
-4.4%
Total Assets
$13.1B
Previous year: $12.2B
+7.5%

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Avantor Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company expects continued strength in its core business, despite some near-term headwinds. They have updated their full-year guidance to reflect their third quarter performance, $400 million of revenue from their 2021 acquisitions, changes to foreign exchange rates and current market conditions. They now expect to deliver 2.5% - 3.0% organic growth (6.0% - 6.5% excluding COVID-19 headwinds) and $1.38 to $1.40 of adjusted EPS for the full year.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued strength in core business
  • Organic growth of 2.5% - 3.0% expected
  • Adjusted EPS of $1.38 to $1.40 expected
  • Strength of end markets
  • Resilience of business model

Challenges Ahead

  • Near-term headwinds
  • Changes to foreign exchange rates
  • Current market conditions
  • COVID-19 headwinds
  • Performance of recent acquisitions

Revenue & Expenses

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