Siemens Healthineers AG (OTCPK:SEMHF) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2024 2:30 AM ET Company Participants Marc Koebernick - Head-Investor Relations Bernd Montag - Chief Executive Officer Jochen Schmitz - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Hassan Al-Wakeel - Barclays Veronika Dubajova - Citi David Adlington - JPMorgan Hugo Solvet - Exane Julien Dormois - Jefferies Julien Ouaddour - Bank of America Robert Davies - Morgan Stanley Sezgi Ozener - HSBC Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Siemens Healthineers Conference Call. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.
Siemens Healthineers reported good revenue growth and margin expansion in Q2 2024, with strong performance in Imaging, Varian, and Advanced Therapies segments. Despite a recent decline in share price, the company maintains a strong balance sheet and confirms full-year outlook for mid-to-high single-digit growth. Analysts have a positive outlook on Healthineers, with price targets ranging from €48 to €75/share and 18 out of 20 analysts recommending a "BUY" or outperform rating.
Healthcare capex demand has supported healthy order growth at Siemens Healthineers, as the company leverages new innovative platforms in Imaging (MRI, CT) and radiation oncology (Varian). The Street wants margin leverage and order growth in FQ3'24, and I think there's a good chance of getting both. Diagnostics still needs a lot of work to become more competitive, and a rumored sale/spin may be a better option.