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Sep 30, 2023

Elanco Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Elanco's Q3 2023 financial results were reported, showcasing revenue growth and strategic advancements.

Key Takeaways

Elanco Animal Health reported a revenue of $1,068 million, a 4% increase, and a net loss of $1,096 million, which included a $1,042 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted EPS was $0.18, and adjusted EBITDA reached $214 million. The company is updating its full-year guidance to reflect its third-quarter performance and the impact of foreign exchange rates.

Revenue reached $1,068 million, reflecting a 4% reported growth or 5% excluding foreign exchange impacts.

A reported net loss of $1,096 million was inclusive of a $1,042 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge.

Adjusted EBITDA was $214 million, representing 20.0% of revenue.

Innovation pipeline remains on track with potential blockbuster products Credelio Quattro, Bovaer and Zenrelia.

Total Revenue
$1.07B
Previous year: $1.03B
+3.9%
EPS
$0.18
Previous year: $0.2
-10.0%
Revenue growth (excl. FX)
5%
Previous year: -4%
-225.0%
Gross Profit
$581M
Previous year: $556M
+4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$369M
Previous year: $474M
-22.1%
Free Cash Flow
$165M
Previous year: $163M
+1.2%
Total Assets
$14.3B
Previous year: $14.9B
-4.0%

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Forward Guidance

Elanco is updating its full year 2023 guidance to reflect third quarter outperformance offset by expected unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of $4,360 to $4,400 million, constant currency growth improves to flat to 1%.
  • Adjusted EPS of $0.88 to $0.94
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $965 to $1,000 million
  • Net leverage ratio expected at 5.5x to 5.8x Adjusted EBITDA at year-end 2023
  • Company expects revenue growth of 1% to 4% on a constant currency basis in Q4 2023.

Challenges Ahead

  • Reported Net Loss of $1,174 to $1,204 million
  • Reported diluted EPS of $(2.43) to $(2.37)
  • Revenue guidance for the fourth quarter includes an estimated headwind of approximately $10 million from the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates compared to the prior year.
  • The impact of foreign exchange on revenue is now expected to be a headwind of approximately $70 million, a $40 million increase from the August guidance.
  • Full year reported net loss guidance does not include any further goodwill impairment beyond the third quarter charge.