Waters Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Waters Corporation reported a 3% increase in sales to $859 million for Q4 2022. The company's EPS increased to $3.81 on a GAAP basis and $3.84 on a non-GAAP basis. Waters also announced the acquisition of Wyatt Technology, signaling the next phase of its growth strategy.
Q4 sales reached $859 million, a 3% increase as reported and 9% in constant currency.
Instrument sales experienced double-digit growth, driving the quarter's performance.
Industrial market sales grew by mid-teens, with robust growth across all end markets.
The company announced the acquisition of Wyatt Technology to further its growth strategy.
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Forward Guidance
Waters Corporation anticipates full-year 2023 organic constant currency sales growth in the range of 5% to 6.5% and non-GAAP EPS in the range of $12.55 to $12.75.
Positive Outlook
- Full-year 2023 organic constant currency sales growth is expected in the range of 5% to 6.5%.
- The Wyatt transaction is expected to increase full-year reported sales growth by 2% to 3%.
- Full-year 2023 reported sales growth is expected in the range of 6% to 8.5%.
- The company expects full-year 2023 non-GAAP EPS in the range of $12.55 to $12.75.
- The Wyatt transaction is expected to become accretive to non-GAAP EPS starting in the first quarter of 2024.
Challenges Ahead
- Currency translation is expected to decrease full-year organic sales growth by approximately 1%.
- Full-year 2023 non-GAAP EPS includes an estimated headwind of approximately 3% due to unfavorable foreign exchange.
- The Wyatt transaction is expected to temporarily decrease full-year 2023 non-GAAP EPS by approximately 1%.
- First quarter 2023 constant currency sales growth is expected in the range of 4% to 6%.
- Currency translation is expected to decrease first quarter sales growth by approximately 4%.
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