Edwards Lifesciences reported a strong fourth quarter with sales growth of 20% to $1.2 billion and adjusted EPS growth of 25% to $1.46. The company's full year sales and earnings significantly exceeded original guidance. 2020 guidance ranges increased: sales $4.6 billion to $5.0 billion; EPS $6.15 to $6.40
Q4 sales grew 20% to $1.2 billion; underlying sales grew 19%
Q4 TAVR sales grew 29%; underlying sales grew 30%
Q4 EPS was $1.32; adjusted EPS grew 25% to $1.46
Full year 2019 sales and earnings significantly exceeded original guidance
Overall, 2020 sales guidance for Edwards is now expected to be $4.6 to $5.0 billion versus the company’s previous range of $4.5 to $5.0 billion. Additionally, the company now expects full year 2020 adjusted earnings per share of $6.15 to $6.40 versus previous guidance of $6.05 to $6.30. For the first quarter of 2020, the company projects total sales to be between $1.15 and $1.2 billion, and adjusted EPS of $1.49 to $1.59.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income