Bio-Rad's first quarter results were largely in line with expectations, with total net sales decreasing by 9.8 percent compared to the same period in 2023. The life science segment was impacted by ongoing weakness in the biotech and biopharma markets, while increased demand for clinical diagnostics products drove year-over-year growth for this business.
Total net sales were $610.8 million, a decrease of 9.8 percent compared to Q1 2023.
Life Science segment net sales decreased by 25.3 percent compared to Q1 2023.
Clinical Diagnostics segment net sales increased by 4.7 percent compared to Q1 2023.
Net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $383.9 million, or $13.45 per share, on a diluted basis.
Bio-Rad is maintaining its financial outlook for the full year 2024 and continues to expect non-GAAP, currency-neutral revenue growth of approximately 1.0 to 2.5 percent and an estimated non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 13.5 to 14.0 percent.
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