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Avantor
🇺🇸 NYSE:AVTR
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Dec 31, 2024

Avantor Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

Avantor reported Q4 2024 net sales of $1.69 billion, a 2% decrease YoY. However, organic growth was 1%. Net income surged to $500.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $307.7 million. Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.73, while adjusted EPS stood at $0.27. Free cash flow improved to $222.1 million.

Total Revenue
$1.69B
Previous year: $1.72B
-2.1%
EPS
$0.27
Previous year: $0.25
+8.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$308M
Previous year: $302M
+1.9%
Adjusted Operating Income
$279M
Previous year: $275M
+1.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
18.2%
Previous year: 17.5%
+4.0%
Gross Profit
$563M
Previous year: $570M
-1.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$262M
Previous year: $263M
-0.4%
Free Cash Flow
$146M
Previous year: $201M
-27.5%
Total Assets
$12.1B
Previous year: $13B
-6.6%

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Forward Guidance

Avantor expects continued growth in its bioprocessing platform and operational efficiencies to drive margin expansion. The company remains focused on deleveraging and improving cash flow generation.

Positive Outlook

  • Bioprocessing platform grew high-single digits, expected to continue.
  • Improving end-market conditions benefiting core business.
  • New operating model driving efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Strong free cash flow conversion supporting financial flexibility.
  • Focused execution leading to sequential EBITDA and EPS growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Overall revenue declined YoY despite organic growth.
  • Foreign currency translation negatively impacted results.
  • Divestiture of Clinical Services segment reduced sales.
  • Macroeconomic conditions remain a potential headwind.
  • Adjusted net leverage still at 3.2x, requiring further deleveraging.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income