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Sep 30, 2023

Waters Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Waters' Q3 2023 earnings were reported, with sales growth slightly up but organic constant currency sales declining, while non-GAAP EPS increased due to operational excellence.

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.

Total Revenue
$712M
Previous year: $709M
+0.4%
EPS
$2.84
Previous year: $2.64
+7.6%
Pharma Market Sales
4%
Previous year: 2%
+100.0%
Industrial Market Sales
-6%
Previous year: 14%
-142.9%
Academic & Gov Sales
3%
Previous year: 21%
-85.7%
Gross Profit
$420M
Previous year: $401M
+4.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$336M
Previous year: $444K
+75730.9%
Free Cash Flow
$120M
Total Assets
$4.5B
Previous year: $3.07B
+46.5%

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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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