Waters Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Waters Corporation reported third-quarter sales of $712 million, a slight increase of less than 1% as reported, but a decline of 4% in organic constant currency. The Wyatt acquisition contributed 4% to sales growth. GAAP EPS was $2.27, while non-GAAP EPS grew 8% to $2.84, driven by gross margin expansion.
Sales increased slightly by less than 1% to $712 million, but declined 4% in organic constant currency.
Wyatt acquisition added 4% to sales growth.
GAAP EPS was $2.27, while non-GAAP EPS increased 8% to $2.84.
Adjusted operating income margin expanded 380 basis points due to operational excellence.
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Forward Guidance
The Company expects fourth quarter 2023 organic constant currency sales growth to decline in the range of -8% to -5%. The Company expects fourth quarter 2023 non-GAAP EPS in the range of $3.52 to $3.62.
Positive Outlook
- Wyatt transaction is expected to increase fourth quarter reported sales growth by approximately 3.5%.
Challenges Ahead
- Currency translation is expected to decrease fourth quarter sales growth by approximately 1.5%.
- The Company expects fourth quarter 2023 organic constant currency sales growth to decline in the range of -8% to -5%.
- The Company expects fourth quarter 2023 non-GAAP EPS in the range of $3.52 to $3.62, which includes an estimated headwind of approximately 5% due to unfavorable foreign exchange.
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