Shares of IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) surged 10% to lead S&P 500 gainers Monday after the provider of veterinary healthcare products and services reported better-than-anticipated results on demand for its animal testing products and higher prices.
Although the revenue and EPS for Idexx (IDXX) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Veterinary diagnostics specialist Idexx Laboratories (IDXX -0.46%) reported fourth-quarter earnings on Monday, Feb. 3, that topped analysts' consensus top- and bottom-line estimates. Revenue for the quarter came in at $954 million against the expected $935 million.
Idexx Laboratories (IDXX) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.40 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.32 per share a year ago.
IDEXX Laboratories beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Monday, helped by strong demand for its veterinary diagnostic services despite persistent weakness in visits to the vet clinic.
IDEXX Laboratories' fourth-quarter 2024 performance is expected to have benefited from a strong execution against strategic priorities.
IDEXX launches new cancer Dx Panel with early detection test for canine lymphoma.
With sustained inflationary pressure, IDEXX may struggle to keep its cost of revenues and operating expenses in check.
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IDEXX's robust strength in the CAG Diagnostics business and strong global performance are highly promising.
I reiterate a 'Sell' rating on IDEXX due to weak U.S. clinical visits and demand, with a one-year price target of $400 per share. IDEXX's Q3 results showed a 2.1% decline in same-store clinical visits and missed market expectations, leading to lowered revenue growth guidance for FY24. Despite strong recurring revenue growth and high retention rates, ongoing macroeconomic challenges and high-interest rates are expected to impact IDEXX's business growth.