Dec 31, 2023

Avantor Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Avantor reported a decrease in net sales but a solid finish to the year with revenue, margin, and adjusted EPS at the high end of updated guidance, and free cash flow exceeding the top end of the guidance range.

Key Takeaways

Avantor's Q4 2023 results showed a decrease in net sales by 4.0% to $1.72 billion, with a core organic decline of 4.8%. Net income decreased to $98.5 million, but adjusted EBITDA was $302.1 million. Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.15, while adjusted EPS was $0.25. The company's free cash flow for the year exceeded the top end of the guidance range.

Net sales decreased by 4.0% to $1.72 billion; core organic decline of 4.8%.

Net income decreased to $98.5 million; Adjusted EBITDA was $302.1 million.

Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.15; adjusted EPS was $0.25.

Free cash flow for the year exceeded the top end of the guidance range.

Total Revenue
$1.72B
Previous year: $1.8B
-4.0%
EPS
$0.25
Previous year: $0.32
-21.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
$302M
Previous year: $360M
-16.0%
Gross Profit
$570M
Previous year: $615M
-7.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$263M
Previous year: $373M
-29.5%
Free Cash Flow
$201M
Previous year: $172M
+16.9%
Total Assets
$13B
Previous year: $13.5B
-3.7%

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Forward Guidance

While seeing encouraging signs from customers and end markets, an inflection point has not yet been seen. Avantor is continuing to take actions that position the company for long-term growth, including advancing their new operating model which unlocks significant operating efficiencies, sharpens focus on accelerating innovation, and builds on the strength of their platform.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income