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Sep 30, 2022

STERIS Q2 2023 Earnings Report

STERIS's financial performance remained stable with flat revenue, but experienced a net loss due to a significant impairment charge related to the Dental segment. Adjusted EPS remained consistent with the previous year.

Key Takeaways

STERIS plc reported flat revenue at $1.2 billion for Q2 2023, with a net loss of $315.3 million due to a $490.6 million impairment charge in its Dental segment. However, constant currency organic revenue increased by 7%. Adjusted EPS was $1.99, consistent with the previous year.

Revenue remained flat at $1.2 billion compared to the previous year, but constant currency organic revenue increased by 7%.

The company reported a net loss of $315.3 million, or ($3.15) per share, due to a $490.6 million impairment charge related to the Dental segment.

Adjusted EPS was $1.99, consistent with the $1.99 reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

Healthcare revenue declined by 2% to $732.8 million, while Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) revenue increased by 13% to $232.4 million.

Total Revenue
$1.2B
Previous year: $1.2B
+0.3%
EPS
$1.99
Previous year: $1.99
+0.0%
CC Organic Revenue Growth
7%
Previous year: 12%
-41.7%
Gross Profit
$532M
Previous year: $480M
+10.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$258M
Previous year: $383M
-32.7%
Free Cash Flow
$21.1M
Previous year: $136M
-84.5%
Total Assets
$10.5B
Previous year: $11.8B
-10.7%

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STERIS Revenue by Segment

STERIS Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

STERIS anticipates currency headwinds impacting revenue and adjusted earnings per share for fiscal year 2023. As a result, as reported revenue is now anticipated to grow 8% compared with prior expectations of 9% growth and free cash flow will be approximately $600 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Constant currency organic revenue expectations are unchanged at 10% growth.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share range of $8.40 to $8.60 remains unchanged.
  • Strong backlog
  • Increased visibility on supply chain
  • Expect a strong second half of capital equipment shipments

Challenges Ahead

  • Total revenue impact is now expected to be approximately $150 million due to additional currency headwinds.
  • The impact from foreign currency rate changes is now expected to impact adjusted earning per diluted share by approximately $0.15 for fiscal 2023.
  • The Company believes the high-end of the adjusted earnings per diluted share range is less likely due to the additional currency headwind.
  • As a result of higher than anticipated working capital requirements, in particular inventory, STERIS now anticipates free cash flow will be approximately $600 million for fiscal 2023, a decline from prior expectations of $675 million.
  • As reported revenue is now anticipated to grow 8% compared with prior expectations of 9% growth.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income