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Jun 30, 2024

Elanco Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Elanco's Q2 2024 financial performance reflected revenue growth, strategic progress, and updated financial guidance, excluding the Aqua divestiture.

Key Takeaways

Elanco reported Q2 2024 financial results with revenue of $1,184 million. The company reported a net loss of $50 million, but adjusted net income was $147 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $275 million, representing 23.2% of revenue. The company has raised its full-year revenue guidance and maintained its adjusted EBITDA guidance, excluding the Aqua divestiture.

Revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $1,184 million.

Reported net loss was $50 million, while adjusted net income reached $147 million.

Adjusted EBITDA stood at $275 million, which is 23.2% of revenue.

The sale of the aqua business was completed in July, leading to a $1.2 billion debt paydown in Q3 2024.

Total Revenue
$1.18B
Previous year: $1.06B
+12.0%
EPS
$0.3
Previous year: $0.18
+66.7%
Revenue growth (excl. FX)
13%
Previous year: -9%
-244.4%
Gross Profit
$689M
Previous year: $623M
+10.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$416M
Previous year: $489M
-14.9%
Free Cash Flow
$166M
Previous year: $19M
+773.7%
Total Assets
$13.8B
Previous year: $15.8B
-12.9%

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Forward Guidance

Elanco has provided financial guidance for the third quarter and updated financial guidance for the full year 2024, reflecting the expected contribution from Bovaer and Zenrelia and the removal of the aqua business.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $4.41 billion and $4.46 billion.
  • Organic constant currency revenue growth of 3% to 4%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $900 million to $940 million.
  • Adjusted EPS of $0.88 to $0.96.
  • Lower interest expense due to debt paydown.

Challenges Ahead

  • Headwind of approximately $30 million from the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
  • Higher manufacturing losses expected.
  • Increased investment in product launches in the second half of the year.
  • Aqua business divestiture reduces revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS.
  • Financial guidance reflects foreign currency exchange rates as of the beginning of August.