BCPC Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how BCPC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BCPC sees a -1.37% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.30% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.48%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
BCPC Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
240.00M
4.94%
0.03%
Gross Margin
35.97%
9.70%
1.10%
Operating Margin
20.02%
23.89%
-0.99%
Net Margin
13.99%
20.09%
-0.78%
EPS
1.02
24.39%
-0.97%
No Data Available
BCPC Earnings Analysis
Balchem Corp Corporation (BCPC.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Fourth Quarter Sales Increase: Record fourth quarter consolidated sales of $240 million, up 4.9% year-over-year.
Record Sales Achievement: Achieved record full year sales of $954 million, growing 3.4% compared to the prior year.
Record Operating Earnings Growth: Record earnings from operations of $183 million for the full year, an increase of 14.9%.
Adjusted EBITDA Increase: Record adjusted EBITDA of $250 million for the full year, an increase of 8.4% from the prior year.
Free Cash Flow Generation: Generated strong free cash flow of $147 million, allowing for debt reduction and a leverage ratio of 0.6 times.
Product Portfolio Expansion: Launched three innovative products in the Human Nutrition & Health segment, enhancing the product portfolio.
AminoShure-XL Launch: Animal Nutrition & Health segment launched AminoShure-XL, a next-generation product that supports dairy cattle productivity.
Strategic Sports Partnerships: Partnerships with the New York Jets and Bayern Munich women’s soccer team to increase brand awareness.
Sustainability Progress: Water Reduction: Progress on sustainability goals, reducing water usage by approximately 15% compared to the 2020 baseline.
Dividend Growth Achievement: Increased annual dividend by 10% to $0.87 per share, marking the 16th consecutive year of double-digit growth in dividends.
Negative
Earnings Miss Report: Balchem Corporation misses on earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $1.03 against expectations of $1.11.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses increased by 6.1% compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher transaction costs and compensation-related expenses.
Effective Tax Rate Increase: The effective tax rate increased from 19.9% to 24.5%, primarily due to an increase in certain foreign taxes, which could impact net income.
Animal Nutrition Sales Stagnation: The Animal Nutrition & Health segment only saw a marginal sales increase of 0.3%, indicating potential stagnation in this area.
Monogastric Market Concerns: Despite overall sales growth, the Animal Nutrition & Health segment faced lower sales in the monogastric species markets, which could be a concern for future performance.
Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty: The company noted significant uncertainty in the geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, particularly regarding tariffs and their potential impact on global supply chains.
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BCPC Earning Call Sentiment
Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ:BCPC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
BCPC.O
0.73%Positive
The earnings call summary reveals strong financial performance, including increased revenues, net income, and dividend growth, which is positive for shareholder returns. The Q&A section indicates management's confidence in handling potential tariff impacts and bird flu exposure, though some uncertainty remains. The company's strategic focus on product development and market expansion, coupled with a robust financial health and reduced debt, supports a positive sentiment. Considering the market cap, the stock is likely to experience a moderate positive reaction (2% to 8%) over the next two weeks.
