Sep 30, 2024

Avantor Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Reported solid financial results with bioprocessing outperformance and laboratory solutions segment growth.

Key Takeaways

Avantor reported a slight decrease in net sales but demonstrated strength in bioprocessing and laboratory solutions. The company is raising its free cash flow guidance for the year, driven by a disciplined approach to working capital and cost transformation programs running ahead of plan.

Net sales were $1.71 billion, a decrease of 0.3% year-over-year with an organic decline of 0.7%.

Net income was $57.8 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $302.5 million.

Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.08, while adjusted EPS was $0.26.

Operating cash flow was $244.8 million, and free cash flow was $204.0 million.

Total Revenue
$1.71B
Previous year: $1.72B
-0.3%
EPS
$0.26
Previous year: $0.25
+4.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$303M
Previous year: $318M
-4.8%
Gross Profit
$564M
Previous year: $579M
-2.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$285M
Previous year: $237M
+20.4%
Free Cash Flow
$204M
Previous year: $193M
+5.7%
Total Assets
$12.8B
Previous year: $12.8B
+0.3%

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Forward Guidance

Avantor is on track to realize mid to high single-digit growth in its bioprocessing business and is well-positioned to achieve its full-year guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued momentum in order intake in the bioprocessing business.
  • Cost transformation programs are running ahead of plan.
  • Expected mid to high single-digit growth in the bioprocessing business.
  • Focus on delivering long-term growth for Avantor.
  • Commitment to providing differentiated value to customers and shareholders.