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Mar 31, 2024

Cencora Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Cencora reported a revenue increase of 7.8% year-over-year, with GAAP diluted EPS at $2.09 and adjusted diluted EPS at $3.80.

Key Takeaways

Cencora reported a strong second quarter with revenue increasing by 7.8% year-over-year to $68.4 billion. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.09, while adjusted diluted EPS increased by 8.6% to $3.80. The company raised its adjusted diluted EPS guidance for fiscal year 2024 to a range of $13.30 to $13.50.

Revenue increased by 7.8% year-over-year to $68.4 billion.

GAAP diluted EPS was $2.09, compared to $2.13 in the prior year.

Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 8.6% to $3.80, from $3.50 in the prior year.

Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $13.30 to $13.50 for fiscal year 2024.

Total Revenue
$68.4B
Previous year: $63.5B
+7.8%
EPS
$3.8
Previous year: $3.5
+8.6%
Effective Tax Rate
9.8%
Previous year: 16.4%
-40.2%
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate
20.9%
Previous year: 19%
+10.0%
Gross Profit
$2.54B
Previous year: $2.3B
+10.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.07B
Previous year: $1.54B
+34.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$991M
Previous year: $527M
-288.2%
Total Assets
$63.9B
Previous year: $58.8B
+8.7%

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Forward Guidance

Cencora updated its fiscal year 2024 financial guidance to reflect expected continued solid business performance for the full year and a higher effective tax rate and expected share count.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $13.30 to $13.50.
  • International Healthcare Solutions segment revenue growth to be in the range of 4 to 7 percent.
  • Adjusted consolidated operating income growth to be in the range of 9 to 11 percent.
  • U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment operating income growth to be in the range of 10 to 12 percent.
  • Weighted average diluted shares outstanding are expected to be approximately 201 to 202 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • The Company does not expect exclusive COVID-19 therapy contributions for the balance of fiscal 2024
  • Adjusted effective tax rate to be approximately 21 percent.