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Mar 31, 2024

STERIS Q4 2024 Earnings Report

STERIS's Q4 2024 performance reflected a 10% increase in total revenue and adjusted EPS of $2.58, despite a net loss due to discontinued operations and restructuring charges.

Key Takeaways

STERIS plc reported a 10% increase in total revenue for Q4 2024, reaching $1.5 billion, driven by strong performance in the Healthcare segment. However, the company experienced a U.S. GAAP net loss of $1.4 million, or ($0.01) per diluted share, due to a pre-tax loss from the reclassification of the Dental segment as discontinued operations and charges related to a targeted restructuring program. Adjusted net income for the quarter was $256.3 million, or $2.58 per diluted share.

Total revenue increased by 10% to $1.5 billion compared to Q4 2023.

U.S. GAAP net loss was $1.4 million, or ($0.01) per diluted share, impacted by discontinued operations and restructuring.

Adjusted net income was $256.3 million, or $2.58 per diluted share, compared to $229.2 million, or $2.30 per diluted share in the previous year’s fourth quarter.

Healthcare segment revenue grew by 14%, driven by capital equipment, consumable, and service revenue growth.

Total Revenue
$1.42B
Previous year: $1.39B
+2.5%
EPS
$2.58
Previous year: $2.3
+12.2%
CC Organic Revenue Growth
7%
Previous year: 16%
-56.3%
Gross Profit
$651M
Previous year: $588M
+10.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$207M
Previous year: $208M
-0.6%
Free Cash Flow
$156M
Previous year: $410M
-61.9%
Total Assets
$11.1B
Previous year: $10.8B
+2.3%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2025, STERIS expects as reported revenue from continuing operations to increase 6.5-7.5%. Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations are anticipated to be in the range of $9.05 to $9.25.

Positive Outlook

  • As reported revenue from continuing operations expected to increase 6.5-7.5%.
  • Constant currency organic revenue from continuing operations anticipated to increase 6-7%.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations are anticipated to be in the range of $9.05 to $9.25.
  • Effective tax rate of approximately 23% is assumed.
  • Free cash flow is expected to be approximately $700 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Capital expenditures are anticipated to be approximately $360 million.
  • Divestiture of Controlled Environment Services business will exclude ~$35M from constant currency organic revenue growth.
  • Targeted restructuring plan with approximately $100 million in pre-tax restructuring charges.
  • Restructuring charges will be excluded from adjusted earnings per diluted share.
  • Unspecified risks and uncertainties detailed in the cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information.