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Dec 31, 2021

BD Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported a decline in revenue due to decreased COVID-19 testing revenues, but experienced growth in base revenues and raised full year guidance.

Key Takeaways

BD reported a 6.0% decrease in revenue to $5.0 billion, driven by a significant decline in COVID-19 testing revenues. However, the company saw an 8.1% increase in base revenues. The company reported GAAP EPS of $2.28 and adjusted EPS of $3.64. BD raised its full year revenue and EPS guidance, reflecting confidence in its BD2025 strategy and strong base business performance.

Revenue declined 6.0% as reported, primarily due to a decrease in COVID-only testing revenues.

Base revenues grew 8.1%, driven by strong performance across all three segments.

GAAP diluted EPS was $2.28, and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.64.

The company raised full year revenue and EPS guidance.

Total Revenue
$5B
Previous year: $5.32B
-6.0%
EPS
$3.64
Previous year: $4.55
-20.0%
Gross Profit
$2.22B
Previous year: $2.73B
-18.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.9B
Previous year: $3.25B
-41.4%
Free Cash Flow
$491M
Previous year: $1.29B
-61.8%
Total Assets
$53.4B
Previous year: $54.7B
-2.5%

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BD Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company raised its full year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Fiscal year 2022 revenues are expected to be in the range of $19.55 billion to $19.75 billion.
  • Base business currency-neutral revenue growth of 5.75% to 6.75% is expected.
  • Approximately $450 million in COVID-19-only diagnostic testing revenues are assumed.
  • Fiscal year 2022 adjusted diluted EPS to be $12.80 to $13.00.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign exchange would represent a headwind of approximately 125 basis points to total company revenue growth.
  • Outlook reflects numerous assumptions about many factors that could affect its business, based on the information management has reviewed as of this date.
  • Outlook continues to assume no extended major system-wide hospital restrictions on deferrable procedures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income