Original from: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

·    Second quarter revenue was $10.54 billion.

·    Second quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 15% to $4.04.

·    Second quarter adjusted EPS increased 4% to $5.37.

·    Advanced our proven growth strategy, launching a range of high-impact, innovative new products during the quarter. This included a number of analytical instruments introduced at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry conference, including the Thermo Scientific™ Stellar™ mass spectrometer, which validates proteins of clinical interest discovered through our groundbreaking Thermo Scientific Orbitrap™ Astral™ mass spectrometer; and three new built-for-purpose editions of the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid™ mass spectrometer tailored to MultiOmics, Structural Biology and BioPharma applications. To help our customers meet their sustainability goals, we also launched: a first-of-its-kind biobased film for our bioprocessing containers, which uses plant-based materials to deliver lower-carbon solutions in the manufacturing of therapies; and a new line of ENERGY STAR-certified Thermo Scientific™ TSX™ Universal Series ULT Freezers, which deliver industry-leading performance and energy efficiency.

·    Continued to strengthen our industry-leading commercial engine and deepen our trusted partner status with customers to accelerate their innovation and enhance their productivity. In the quarter, we expanded our leading clinical trial supply services with a new ultra-cold facility in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands and a new state-of-the-art innovation lab at our site in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, to enable our pharmaceutical and biotech customers to accelerate the development of therapies and medicines. Also in the quarter, to support Indonesia’s growing investments in healthcare, scientific research, and renewable energy, we expanded our presence and capabilities in the country, further demonstrating our relevance to customers around the world.

·    Shortly after the quarter ended, we completed our acquisition of Olink, a provider of differentiated next-generation proteomic solutions. The addition of Olink’s technology extends our capabilities and further advances our leadership position in protein research, enabling our customers to meaningfully accelerate discovery and scientific breakthroughs while delivering on the promise of precision medicine.

“Our excellent execution enabled us to deliver another quarter of strong financial performance and share gain,” said Marc N. Casper, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific. “We continue to see the benefit of our proven growth strategy and the impact of our PPI Business System in our performance. Shortly after the quarter ended, we were also pleased to welcome our Olink colleagues to Thermo Fisher and are excited about the power of this new combination to better serve our customers and advance science.”

Casper added, “We have made very good progress through the halfway point of the year and are in a great position to deliver differentiated performance in 2024. We’ve further extended our industry leadership and positioned our company for an even brighter future.”

Second Quarter 2024

Revenue for the quarter declined 1% to $10.54 billion in 2024, versus $10.69 billion in 2023. Organic revenue was 1% lower and Core organic revenue growth was flat.

GAAP Earnings Results

GAAP diluted EPS in the second quarter of 2024 increased 15% to $4.04, versus $3.51 in the same quarter last year. GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 grew to $1.82 billion, compared with $1.58 billion in the year-ago quarter. GAAP operating margin increased to 17.3%, compared with 14.8% in the second quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP Earnings Results

Adjusted EPS in the second quarter of 2024 increased 4% to $5.37, versus $5.15 in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted operating income for the second quarter of 2024 was $2.35 billion, compared with $2.37 billion in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted operating margin increased to 22.3%, compared with 22.2% in the second quarter of 2023.

Annual Guidance for 2024

Thermo Fisher is raising its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance. The company is raising its revenue guidance to a new range of $42.4 to $43.3 billion versus its previous guidance of $42.3 to $43.3 billion. The company is raising its adjusted EPS guidance to a new range of $21.29 to $22.07 versus its previous guidance of $21.14 to $22.02.

Source: Thermo Fisher Scientific Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results