Charles River Labs Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Charles River Laboratories reported a strong third quarter with revenue of $895.9 million, a 20.5% increase from the third quarter of 2020. GAAP earnings per share were $2.01, while non-GAAP earnings per share were $2.70. The company updated its 2021 financial guidance to reflect recent divestitures and foreign exchange impacts.
Revenue increased by 20.5% year-over-year to $895.9 million.
GAAP earnings per share decreased by 1.0% year-over-year to $2.01.
Non-GAAP earnings per share increased by 15.9% year-over-year to $2.70.
The company updated its 2021 financial guidance to reflect recent divestitures and foreign exchange impacts.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is updating its 2021 financial guidance. Foreign currency translation is now expected to benefit reported revenue growth by 1.5% to 2.0% in 2021. The Company is updating its GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share guidance, primarily to reflect a lower-than-expected tax rate.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue growth, reported 19.5% – 20.5%
- Revenue growth, organic 13.5% – 14.5%
- GAAP EPS estimate $7.05 – $7.15
- Non-GAAP EPS estimate $10.20 – $10.30
- Free cash flow ~$500 million
Challenges Ahead
- Contribution from acquisitions/ divestitures, net (4.0%) – (4.5%)
- Unfavorable/(favorable) impact of foreign exchange (1.5%) – (2.0%)
- Acquisition-related amortization $1.90 – $1.95
- Acquisition and integration-related adjustments $0.65 – $0.70
- Venture capital and other strategic investment losses/(gains), net $0.26
Revenue & Expenses
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