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Dec 31, 2022

STERIS Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Announced financial results for fiscal 2023 third quarter, featuring a 1% revenue increase and 7% constant currency organic revenue growth.

Key Takeaways

STERIS plc reported a 1% increase in revenue to $1.22 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, with a 7% constant currency organic revenue growth. Net earnings were $123.8 million, or $1.24 per share, while adjusted EPS reached $2.02. The company updated its fiscal 2023 outlook, anticipating revenue growth of 6% and adjusted EPS in the range of $8.00 to $8.10.

Revenue increased by 1% as reported, with a 7% constant currency organic revenue growth.

Reported earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.24, while adjusted EPS reached $2.02.

Healthcare segment saw a 1% revenue increase, driven by capital equipment and service growth.

Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) revenue increased by 3%, fueled by medical device customer demand.

Total Revenue
$1.22B
Previous year: $1.21B
+0.6%
EPS
$2.02
Previous year: $2.12
-4.7%
CC Organic Revenue Growth
7%
Previous year: 9%
-22.2%
Gross Profit
$521M
Previous year: $538M
-3.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$259M
Previous year: $359M
-27.8%
Free Cash Flow
$114M
Previous year: $163M
-30.3%
Total Assets
$10.8B
Previous year: $11.7B
-7.6%

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STERIS Revenue by Segment

STERIS Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

STERIS anticipates as reported revenue to grow 6% and adjusted earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $8.00 to $8.10. Free cash flow is expected to be approximately $500 million for fiscal 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is anticipated to grow 6%.
  • Currency is now anticipated to negatively impact revenue by approximately $110 million this fiscal year.
  • Constant currency organic revenue is now anticipated to grow approximately 7%.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share are now anticipated to be in the range of $8.00 to $8.10.
  • Free cash flow will be approximately $500 million for fiscal 2023.

Challenges Ahead

  • As reported revenue is now anticipated to grow 6% compared with prior expectations of 8% growth.
  • Currency is now anticipated to negatively impact revenue by approximately $110 million this fiscal year, a reduction from prior expectations of approximately $150 million.
  • Constant currency organic revenue is now anticipated to grow approximately 7% compared with prior expectations of 10%.
  • Reflecting the lower revenue, adjusted earnings per diluted share are now anticipated to be in the range of $8.00 to $8.10.
  • As a result of higher than anticipated working capital requirements, in particular inventory and accounts receivable, STERIS now anticipates free cash flow will be approximately $500 million for fiscal 2023, a decline from prior expectations of $600 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income