Dec 31, 2023

Perrigo Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Perrigo's Q4 2023 net sales increased slightly, with adjusted EPS up 14.7%.

Key Takeaways

Perrigo's Q4 2023 results showed a slight increase in net sales and a significant improvement in adjusted earnings per share. Net sales from continuing operations were a fourth quarter record. The company launched 'Project Energize' to drive sustainable growth.

Net sales increased 0.1% compared to the prior year quarter.

Consumer Self-Care International (CSCI) net sales increased 5.9% compared to the prior year quarter.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.86, compared to $0.75 in the prior year quarter, an increase of 14.7%.

Fourth quarter operating cash flow was $209 million.

Total Revenue
$1.16B
Previous year: $1.16B
+0.2%
EPS
$0.86
Previous year: $0.75
+14.7%
Adjusted Operating Income
$167M
Previous year: $156M
+7.1%
Reported Operating Margin
-1.3%
Previous year: 33.1%
-103.9%
Adjusted Gross Margin
39.8%
Previous year: 38.4%
+3.6%
Gross Profit
$427M
Previous year: $383M
+11.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$751M
Previous year: $601M
+25.0%
Free Cash Flow
$406M
Previous year: $160M
+154.2%
Total Assets
$10.8B
Previous year: $11B
-1.9%

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Forward Guidance

The Company's fiscal year 2024 outlook includes organic net sales growth of 1.0% to 3.0% compared to the prior year and adjusted diluted EPS range of between $2.50 to $2.65.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic net sales growth of 1.0% to 3.0% compared to the prior year
  • Reported net sales flat compared to the prior year
  • Adjusted diluted EPS range of between $2.50 to $2.65
  • Mid-teens adj. EPS growth, excluding U.S. infant formula from both years
  • Operating cash flow conversion (operating cash flow as a percentage of adjusted net income) of approximately 90% - 100%

Challenges Ahead

  • Actions the Company is taking to augment and strengthen its infant formula business leads to adjusted diluted EPS relatively in-line with the prior year.
  • Uncertainty of non-recurring infant formula related charges
  • Timing of restructuring charges
  • General economic conditions
  • Potential adverse changes to U.S. and foreign tax, healthcare and other government policy

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income