The chart below shows how HAE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, HAE sees a +3.65% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.70% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.15%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q3 Revenue and Earnings Growth: Third quarter revenue reached $349 million, reflecting a 4% growth on a reported basis and a 14% increase in adjusted earnings per share to $1.19, indicating strong financial performance.
Hospital Revenue Surge: Hospital revenue grew 24% in the third quarter and 28% year to date, with organic growth of 12-14%, showcasing robust demand in this segment.
Revenue Increase and Market Growth: Blood Management Technologies saw a 10% revenue increase in the quarter, driven by sustained market growth and share gains, contributing positively to overall performance.
Gross Margin Improvement: Adjusted gross margin improved to 57.7%, a 240 basis point increase year-over-year, driven by favorable volume growth and an improved portfolio mix.
Operating Income Performance: Adjusted operating income for the third quarter was $89.4 million, a 25.7% margin, reflecting a 150 basis point sequential expansion and a 390 basis point increase year-over-year, indicating effective cost management and operational efficiency.
Negative
Plasma Revenue Decline: Revenue from plasma declined 9% in the quarter and 5% year to date, with North America disposables revenue down 11% in the quarter and 6% year to date, indicating a significant setback in this segment.
Blood Center Revenue Decline: Blood center revenue declined 3% in the third quarter and 2% year to date, primarily due to the whole blood portfolio rationalization, reflecting challenges in maintaining revenue levels post-divestiture.
Rising Operating Expenses: Adjusted operating expenses year to date increased by $23.9 million or 8% compared to the prior year, indicating rising costs that could pressure profitability despite revenue growth.
Organic Plasma Revenue Decline: The company updated its organic plasma revenue guidance to a 5% to 7% decline, inclusive of approximately $100 million from CSL U.S. disposables, highlighting ongoing challenges in this area.
Revenue Guidance Revision: Despite a record third quarter margin, the overall revenue guidance was revised to a decline of 7% to 9% for reported revenue, indicating a negative outlook for the upcoming quarter.
Earnings call transcript: Haemonetics Q3 2024 sees EPS beat, stock drops
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