The chart below shows how GEHC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, GEHC sees a +0.74% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.01% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.22%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Organic Revenue Performance: In the third quarter, we delivered 1% organic revenue growth, in line with our expectations, with strong performance in the U.S. across all segments, and solid growth in Pharmaceutical Diagnostics.
Strong Backlog Increase: We exited the third quarter with a healthy backlog of $19.6 billion, up $1.2 billion year-over-year, and up $600 million sequentially.
Adjusted EBIT Margin Increase: We delivered an adjusted EBIT margin of 16.3%, up 90 basis points year-over-year, and ahead of our expectations.
Adjusted EPS Increase: Third quarter adjusted EPS was $1.14, up 15% year-over-year.
Free Cash Flow Increase: We generated free cash flow of $651 million, up $81 million year-over-year.
Negative
Organic Revenue Decline: In the third quarter, we delivered 1% organic revenue growth, which is a significant decline from the 6% organic revenue growth reported in the third quarter of 2023.
China Sales Decline: Reported sales growth in China was down over 20% in the quarter, contributing to a total company sales growth decline of approximately 400 basis points.
Organic Orders Slowdown: Organic orders growth was only 1% year-over-year, indicating a slowdown in demand across various segments.
Margin Performance Analysis: The overall margin performance in the quarter demonstrated ongoing cost optimization priorities, but this was against a backdrop of lower sales volumes than expected at the beginning of the year.
2024 Organic Revenue Outlook: We expect full-year 2024 organic revenue growth to trend toward the lower end of our 1% to 2% guidance due to continued softness in the China market.
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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