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Dec 31, 2023

Elanco Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Elanco's Q4 2023 performance showed revenue growth driven by the farm animal business and price increases, though adjusted EBITDA was impacted by unexpected items.

Key Takeaways

Elanco Animal Health reported a 5% increase in revenue to $1,035 million for Q4 2023, driven by its farm animal business, innovation revenue, and price growth. However, the company experienced a net loss of $141 million, and adjusted EBITDA was adversely affected by unexpected items, including the devaluation of the Argentinian peso.

Elanco's Q4 2023 revenue reached $1,035 million, marking a 5% increase year-over-year.

The company reported a net loss of $141 million, with adjusted net income at $39 million.

Adjusted EBITDA stood at $165 million, representing 15.9% of revenue.

Strategic restructuring announced to reallocate resources and improve efficiency.

Total Revenue
$1.04B
Previous year: $988M
+4.8%
EPS
$0.08
Previous year: $0.19
-57.9%
Revenue growth (excl. FX)
5%
Previous year: -6%
-183.3%
Gross Profit
$519M
Previous year: $540M
-3.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$352M
Previous year: $443M
-20.6%
Free Cash Flow
$116M
Previous year: -$53M
-318.9%
Total Assets
$5.82B
Previous year: $17.8B
-67.4%

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Forward Guidance

Elanco provided financial guidance for the full year 2024, anticipating revenue between $4,450 million and $4,540 million and adjusted EPS between $0.87 and $0.95.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $4,450 million and $4,540 million
  • Constant currency revenue growth of 1% to 3%
  • Growth expected in both pet health and farm animal
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $960 million and $1,010 million
  • Adjusted EPS between $0.87 and $0.95

Challenges Ahead

  • A headwind of approximately $5 million from the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates
  • Slight decline in gross margin
  • Operating expenses are expected to increase 2% to 4%
  • Decline in the first half the year and increase in the second half of the year for both adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS
  • Guidance does not consider contribution from expected launches of new products