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Mar 31, 2021

Edwards Lifesciences Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Edwards Lifesciences reported first quarter results with sales growth and EPS exceeding expectations.

Key Takeaways

Edwards Lifesciences reported sales of $1.2 billion, an 8% increase over the prior year, with underlying sales growing by 5%. EPS reached $0.54, surpassing expectations. The company is confident in its 2021 outlook and raised its adjusted EPS guidance.

Sales grew 8 percent to $1.2 billion; underlying sales grew 5 percent

TAVR sales grew 7 percent; underlying sales grew 4 percent

EPS of $0.54 exceeded expectations

Adjusted EPS guidance of $2.07 to $2.27 increased $0.07

Total Revenue
$1.22B
Previous year: $1.13B
+7.8%
EPS
$0.54
Previous year: $0.5
+8.0%
Gross Profit Margin
75.9%
Previous year: 76.5%
-0.8%
SG&A Expenses
$331M
Previous year: $308M
+7.5%
R&D Expenses
$207M
Previous year: $187M
+10.7%
Gross Profit
$923M
Previous year: $864M
+6.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.17B
Previous year: $663M
+77.1%
Free Cash Flow
$195M
Previous year: $125M
+56.0%
Total Assets
$7.21B
Previous year: $6.08B
+18.7%

Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences Revenue by Segment

Edwards Lifesciences Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Edwards Lifesciences anticipates total sales between $1.25 and $1.33 billion for the second quarter of 2021, with adjusted EPS projected to be $0.54 to $0.60. Full year 2021 sales guidance remains at $4.9 to $5.3 billion, and adjusted earnings per share are raised to $2.07 to $2.27.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year 2021 sales guidance for Edwards remains at $4.9 to $5.3 billion.
  • Company is raising full year 2021 adjusted earnings per share to $2.07 to $2.27 from $2.00 to $2.20.
  • Company projects total sales to be between $1.25 and $1.33 billion for the second quarter of 2021.
  • Adjusted EPS of $0.54 to $0.60 for the second quarter of 2021.
  • Confident in long-term patient-focused strategy and innovation pipeline.

Revenue & Expenses

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