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Sep 30, 2020

Zoetis Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Reported revenue of $1.8 billion, growing 13%, and net income of $479 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, both increasing 11% for the third quarter of 2020.

Key Takeaways

Zoetis reported a strong third quarter in 2020, with revenue reaching $1.8 billion, a 13% increase compared to the previous year. Net income also saw an 11% increase, amounting to $479 million, or $1.00 per diluted share. The company's companion animal business was a key driver of growth, and livestock also contributed positively, especially in the U.S. cattle and China's swine markets. Due to the strong performance, Zoetis is increasing its full-year guidance for 2020.

Revenue reached $1.8 billion, a 13% increase year-over-year.

Net income increased by 11% to $479 million, or $1.00 per diluted share.

Adjusted net income was $524 million, or $1.10 per diluted share.

Companion animal products, particularly Simparica Trio and key dermatology products, drove sales growth.

Total Revenue
$1.79B
Previous year: $1.58B
+12.8%
EPS
$1.1
Previous year: $0.94
+17.0%
Companion Animal Growth
20%
Livestock Growth
9%
US Revenue Growth
18%
Gross Profit
$1.24B
Previous year: $1.11B
+12.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.65B
Previous year: $1.82B
+101.3%
Free Cash Flow
$445M
Previous year: $378M
+17.7%
Total Assets
$13.7B
Previous year: $11.3B
+21.8%

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Zoetis Revenue by Segment

Zoetis Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Zoetis is increasing its full year 2020 guidance, including revenue between $6.550 billion and $6.625 billion, reported diluted EPS between $3.38 and $3.45, adjusted diluted EPS between $3.76 and $3.81.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $6.550 billion and $6.625 billion
  • Operational growth 7% to 8%
  • Adjusted cost of sales as a percentage of revenue approximately 30%
  • Adjusted SG&A expenses $1.615 to $1.645 billion
  • Adjusted R&D expenses $455 to $465 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted interest expense and other (income)/deductions-net approximately $250 million
  • Effective tax rate on adjusted income 19% to 20%
  • Adjusted diluted EPS $3.76 to $3.81
  • Adjusted net income $1.790 to $1.825 billion
  • Operational growth 6% to 8%

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income