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Sep 30, 2021

BD Q4 2021 Earnings Report

BD's Q4 2021 earnings report was announced, revealing a mix of growth and challenges.

Key Takeaways

BD reported a 7.3% increase in revenue to $5.1 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter. GAAP EPS increased 133.3% to $0.84, while adjusted EPS decreased 7.2% to $2.59. The company issued fiscal year 2022 revenue guidance of $19.3 to $19.5 billion and adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $12.30 to $12.50.

Fourth fiscal quarter revenues increased by 7.3% to $5.1 billion.

GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 133.3% to $0.84.

Adjusted diluted EPS decreased 7.2% to $2.59.

Fiscal year 2022 revenue guidance is $19.3 to $19.5 billion.

Total Revenue
$5.14B
Previous year: $4.78B
+7.3%
EPS
$2.59
Previous year: $2.79
-7.2%
Gross Profit
$2.29B
Previous year: $2.21B
+3.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.28B
Previous year: $2.83B
-19.2%
Free Cash Flow
$486M
Previous year: $1.27B
-61.7%
Total Assets
$53.9B
Previous year: $54B
-0.3%

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Forward Guidance

BD expects fiscal year 2022 revenues to be in the range of $19.3 to $19.5 billion and adjusted diluted EPS to be $12.30 to $12.50.

Positive Outlook

  • Base business currency-neutral revenue growth of 5% to 6%
  • Continued momentum across our businesses driven by our BD 2025 growth strategy
  • Continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Approximately $200 million in COVID-19-only diagnostic testing revenues
  • Improved margin profile.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign exchange would represent a headwind of approximately 50 basis points to total company revenue growth.
  • Potential charges or gains that may be recorded during the fiscal year
  • Non-cash amortization of intangible assets
  • Acquisition-related charges
  • Spin-off related charges

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