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IDEXX Q1 revenue $964M (+7%), EPS $2.81; cuts 2024 revenue/EPS guidance on FX and visit slowdown
IDEXX LABORATORIES INC /DE
2024-Q1 EPS reported
$2.81
revenue$964,095,000
- Q1 revenue $964M (+7% as reported and organic); EPS $2.81 (+10% reported, +9% comparable).
- CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue grew 7% as reported and organic; global premium instrument installed base up 11% YoY.
- FY2024 revenue guidance lowered to $3,895M-$3,965M (prior $3,930M-$4,040M); EPS guidance lowered to $10.82-$11.20.
- Guidance cut reflects ~$35M FX headwind and reduction of 1% from high end of organic growth range due to US clinical visit moderation.
- Gross margin improved 120bps to 61.5%; operating margin contracted 10bps to 31.0% due to lapping a Q1 2023 customer contract resolution payment.