Charles River Labs Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Charles River Laboratories reported a 6.4% increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2022, reaching $973.1 million. GAAP earnings per share were $2.13, and non-GAAP earnings per share were $2.77. The company has reduced its 2022 financial guidance due to headwinds in the CDMO business, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and rising interest rates.
Second-quarter revenue reached $973.1 million, up 6.4% year-over-year.
GAAP earnings per share were $2.13, a 23.8% increase from Q2 2021.
Non-GAAP earnings per share were $2.77, up 6.1% compared to the previous year.
Revised 2022 financial guidance due to CDMO headwinds and unfavorable foreign exchange and interest rates.
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Forward Guidance
Charles River is reducing its 2022 financial guidance due to headwinds associated with the CDMO business, foreign exchange, and interest expense.
Positive Outlook
- Company continues to expect the organic revenue growth rates for the DSA and RMS segments will be in line with the initial outlooks for the year.
- Discretionary cost controls will partially offset headwinds.
- Strong demand and price increases in the Safety Assessment and Discovery Services businesses.
- Safety Assessment continues to benefit from a growing backlog.
- Solid booking activity support the anticipated DSA growth acceleration in the second half of the year.
Challenges Ahead
- Reported revenue growth guidance is being reduced by 450 basis points.
- Organic revenue growth guidance for 2022 is being reduced by 250 basis points.
- GAAP earnings per share guidance is reducing.
- Non-GAAP earnings per share guidance is reducing.
- Headwinds associated with the CDMO business
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income