Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Novanta reported revenue of $244 million for Q3 2024, representing a 10% increase year-over-year, with flat organic growth [10] - Adjusted gross margins were 46%, down from 47% year-over-year, but core businesses expanded margins by approximately 70 basis points [30] - Adjusted EBITDA was $57 million, growing 9% year-over-year, with a 23% adjusted EBITDA margin [32] - Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share was $0.85, flat compared to the prior year [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Precision Medicine and Manufacturing sales declined by 15% year-over-year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.73 [36] - Robotics and Automation segment experienced a revenue increase of 20% year-over-year, with bookings growing 25% [38] - Medical Solutions reported revenue growth of 24% year-over-year, but declined 1% on an organic basis [39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to medical markets accounted for approximately 54% of total sales, growing mid-single digits on a reported basis but down on an organic basis [20] - Advanced industrial markets, making up 46% of total sales, saw low single-digit growth on a reported basis and were roughly flat on an organic basis [22] - Microelectronics applications experienced strong double-digit growth in Q3, indicating early signs of a rebound [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains optimistic about mid- and long-term growth trends in precision medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and robotics [12] - Novanta is focused on launching a record number of new products, expanding margins, and pursuing acquisitions [30][28] - The integration of Motion Solutions is on track, with expectations for growth as markets recover [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic and geopolitical factors are affecting customer confidence, but they expect a rebound in capital spending in life sciences by mid-2025 [14] - The company anticipates organic growth to improve in 2025, driven by new product launches and recovering end markets [17] - Management expressed confidence in achieving $50 million in incremental new product revenue for 2025 despite near-term challenges [15] Other Important Information - The company has doubled its acquisition pipeline, with over $20 billion in potential revenue targets [28] - Operating cash flow for Q3 was approximately $23 million, with a year-to-date increase of 20% [34] - The gross debt balance at the end of Q3 was $460 million, with a goal to reduce gross leverage to 2 or below by year-end [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of Q4 revenue guidance delta - Management indicated that the delta is a mix of customer-specific and market challenges, with DNA sequencing being the largest impact [61] Question: Growth rate for 2025 - Management confirmed that the guidance for 2025 remains up to 10% growth, with caution due to macroeconomic uncertainties [62][63] Question: Visibility into Q1 deliveries - Organic growth is expected to continue improving, with new product launches scheduled for the back half of 2025 [65] Question: EPS decline in Q4 - The decline is attributed to an increase in the tax rate and a sequential uptick in operating expenses [68] Question: Motion Solutions revenue expectations - Expectations for Motion Solutions revenue remain unchanged at approximately $80 million for the year [71] Question: Advanced industrial market bottoming - Management noted early signs of recovery in microelectronics and short-cycle industrial businesses, indicating a potential bottoming out [79]

Core Viewpoint - Novanta (NOVT) reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share, with a year-over-year comparison showing no change in earnings [1] - The company achieved revenues of $244.41 million for the quarter ended September 2024, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.13% and showing an increase from $221.5 million in the same quarter last year [2] Group 1: Earnings Performance - The earnings surprise for the recent quarter was -1.16%, while the previous quarter saw a positive surprise of 5.80% with actual earnings of $0.73 per share against an expectation of $0.69 [1][2] - Over the last four quarters, Novanta has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times [2] Group 2: Revenue Performance - Novanta's revenue of $244.41 million for the recent quarter represents a year-over-year increase of approximately 10.9% from $221.5 million [2] - The company has exceeded consensus revenue estimates in all four of the last quarters [2] Group 3: Stock Performance and Outlook - Novanta shares have increased by about 3.4% since the beginning of the year, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 19.8% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the trends in earnings estimate revisions [3][4] Group 4: Earnings Estimates - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.97 on revenues of $265.08 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.30 on revenues of $973.54 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Novanta is currently mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Group 5: Industry Context - The Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry, to which Novanta belongs, is currently ranked in the top 29% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Revenue and Growth - Q3 2024 GAAP revenue of $244 million, a 10.3% increase YoY, driven by acquisitions contributing $21.1 million (9.5%) and favorable foreign exchange impact of $1.8 million (0.8%)[4] - Revenue increased to $244.405 million, up 10.3% from $221.503 million in the previous year[13] - Organic Revenue Growth for Q3 2024 was 10.3%, adjusted for acquisitions and foreign currency effects[21] - Organic revenue growth for 2025 is projected to be up to 10% compared to 2024, driven by new product launches and a recovering investment climate[7] - Medical Solutions segment revenue grew to $103.783 million, up 24.5% from $83.378 million[16] - Robotics and Automation segment revenue increased to $80.027 million, up 19.7% from $66.848 million[16] Profitability and Margins - Q3 2024 GAAP net income of $19 million, down from $21 million in Q3 2023, with diluted EPS at $0.53 compared to $0.59 YoY[4][5] - Q3 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $57 million, up from $52 million in Q3 2023, with adjusted diluted EPS remaining flat at $0.85[5] - Adjusted gross profit margin for Q4 2024 is expected to be approximately 46.0%, with full-year 2024 adjusted gross profit margin at 46.3%[7] - Gross profit margin (GAAP) for Precision Medicine and Manufacturing decreased to 44.6% from 50.8%[17] - Adjusted gross profit margin (Non-GAAP) for Robotics and Automation improved to 52.2% from 50.9%[17] - Operating Income for Q3 2024 was $32.555 million with an Operating Margin of 13.3%[19] - Adjusted Operating Income for Q3 2024 was $46.762 million, with an Adjusted Operating Margin of 19.1%[19] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $56.976 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 23.3%[21] - Adjusted Net Income for Q3 2024 was $30.645 million, with an Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.85[19] Cash Flow and Debt - Operating cash flow for Q3 2024 was $23 million, a significant decrease from $44.6 million in Q3 2023[6] - Free Cash Flow for Q3 2024 was $19.465 million, representing 101.4% of Net Income[22] - Net Debt as of September 27, 2024, was $367.637 million[21] - Long-term debt increased to $452.502 million, up 29.5% from $349.404 million[14] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $92.690 million, down 11.8% from $105.051 million[14] Guidance and Projections - Q4 2024 revenue guidance of $237 million to $242 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $50 million and $52 million, and adjusted diluted EPS between $0.70 and $0.74[7] - Full-year 2024 revenue guidance of $948 million to $953 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $208 million and $210 million, and adjusted diluted EPS between $3.02 and $3.06[7] Customer and Product Performance - Customer bookings increased 13% YoY for core businesses, with minimally invasive surgery products achieving a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4[3] - The company's minimally invasive surgery products achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4, indicating strong demand and positive momentum from new product launches[3] Financial Position and Shares - Total assets grew to $1.418823 billion, up 15.7% from $1.226056 billion[14] - Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted remained stable at 36,129[18] - Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted for Q3 2023 was 36,041[20] Adjustments and Non-GAAP Metrics - Total non-GAAP adjustments for Q3 2024 amounted to $14.207 million, representing 5.8% of total adjustments[19]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Novanta reported revenue of $236 million for Q2 2024, representing a 3% increase year-over-year but a 5% decline on an organic basis [5][18] - Adjusted gross margins were 47%, with core businesses expanding margins by over 100 basis points year-over-year [5][19] - Adjusted EBITDA was $51 million, exceeding expectations and prior guidance [5][19] - Operating cash flows were approximately $41 million, reflecting a 57% growth year-over-year [6][20] - Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share was $0.73, down from $0.80 in Q2 2023 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Medical markets accounted for approximately 58% of total sales, growing 13% year-over-year on a reported basis and 2% on an organic basis [10] - Advanced Industrial Markets sales declined by 11% year-over-year on a reported basis and 15% on an organic basis, making up approximately 34% of total sales [11] - Microelectronics applications represented 8% of sales, with sales remaining consistent sequentially [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Medical device technology markets are expected to remain strong throughout 2024 and into 2025 [6][8] - Life sciences markets are experiencing prolonged weakness in capital equipment demand, with recovery expected to materialize in 2025 [7][8] - Industrial capital spending remains muted, particularly in Europe and China, with expectations for a broader market recovery not anticipated until 2025 [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Novanta's top three priorities for 2024 include launching a record number of new products, expanding margins and cash flow, and pursuing additional acquisitions [9] - The company is focused on gaining content and share in high-growth application areas, particularly in medical and advanced industrial sectors [12] - New product launches are expected to contribute significantly to revenue growth, with a target of $50 million in incremental revenue from new products in 2025 [13][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's fundamentals despite near-term challenges, with expectations for accelerating momentum in the second half of 2024 [9][18] - The outlook for customer demand reflects mixed visibility depending on end markets, with a return to organic growth anticipated in Q3 and Q4 2024 [8][27] - Management noted that while there are headwinds in life sciences and industrial applications, there are also bright spots in robotics and microelectronics [8][27] Other Important Information - The integration of the Motion Solutions acquisition is progressing well, with expectations for this business to realize its growth potential as markets recover [17] - The company is actively pursuing additional acquisition opportunities, supported by a strong balance sheet [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Context on life sciences bioprocessing space and acquisition tools - Management noted that customers are starting to order consumable parts, indicating an improving climate, although capital spending remains weak [39][40] Question: Drivers of gross margin improvement - Management confirmed that gross margins are on track to meet expectations, driven by the Novanta Growth System and productivity improvements [42][43] Question: Guidance changes and revenue expectations - Management clarified that the guidance range remains at $975 million to $1 billion, with adjustments due to lower expectations in life sciences and Motion Solutions [48][49] Question: Risks to new product launches due to macro conditions - Management acknowledged potential impacts from macro conditions but stated that current product launches are on track [51][53] Question: Visibility on organic revenue growth into 2025 - Management expressed confidence in achieving at least 10% growth in 2025, contingent on market recovery and product performance [54]

Core Insights - Novanta (NOVT) reported quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share, but down from $0.80 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of 5.80% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $235.86 million for the quarter ended June 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.09% and showing an increase from $229.46 million year-over-year [2] - Novanta has outperformed consensus EPS estimates three times in the last four quarters and has also topped revenue estimates three times during the same period [2] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of Novanta's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently released numbers [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.89 on revenues of $253.05 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.26 on revenues of $982.22 million [7] Industry Context - The Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry, to which Novanta belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8] - The performance of Novanta's stock may also be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as historical data shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8]

Financial Performance - Second Quarter 2024 GAAP revenue was $236 million, a 2.8% increase from $229.5 million in the same quarter of 2023[2][4] - GAAP net income for the second quarter 2024 was $13.8 million, down from $20.9 million in the second quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of 34%[3][5] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter 2024 was $51.1 million, slightly down from $51.7 million in the same quarter of 2023[3][5] - The company experienced a 5.3% decrease in organic revenue growth for the second quarter 2024, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency impacts[4] - Revenue for the three months ended June 28, 2024, was $235,864, an increase of 2.0% from $229,464 for the same period in 2023[12] - Operating income fell to $25,715, a decrease of 20.1% compared to $32,198 in the prior year[12] - Net income for the period was $13,755, down 34.2% from $20,879 in the same quarter last year[12] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were both $0.38, compared to $0.58 for the same period in 2023[12] Revenue Projections - For the full year 2024, the company expects GAAP revenue of approximately $975 million, indicating a growth of over 10%[6] - For the third quarter of 2024, the company expects GAAP revenue between $241 million and $244 million[6] Cash Flow and Assets - The company reported an operating cash flow of $41.1 million for the second quarter 2024, compared to $26.2 million in the same quarter of 2023[5] - The company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $41,095, compared to $26,197 in the same quarter last year[14] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $98,468, a decrease from $105,051 at the end of December 2023[13] - Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) for the three months ended June 28, 2024, was $36,158, representing 262.9% of net income[22] Debt and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $1,398,574, up 14.0% from $1,226,056 at the end of December 2023[13] - Total liabilities rose to $696,582, an increase of 26.0% from $552,596 at the end of the previous year[13] - Total debt (GAAP) increased to $481,926 as of June 28, 2024, compared to $354,372 in December 2023[21] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit decreased to $103,689, down 0.4% from $104,123 year-over-year, resulting in a gross profit margin of 44.0%[12][16] - Adjusted gross profit margin for the Medical Solutions segment was 42.9%, slightly up from 42.4% year-over-year[16] - GAAP operating income for the three months ended June 28, 2024, was $25,715, with an operating margin of 10.9%[17] - Adjusted operating income (Non-GAAP) for the same period was $41,343, reflecting an adjusted operating margin of 17.5%[17] - The company reported a net income of $13,755 for the three months ended June 28, 2024, compared to $20,879 for the same period in 2023, indicating a decline in net income margin from 9.1% to 5.8%[20] Tax and Shares - The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 28, 2024, was 19.7%[17] - The weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the three months ended June 28, 2024, was 36,092[17] Other Insights - The company noted that new products are accelerating in adoption, particularly in medical device end-markets and robotics[6] - The company incurred total non-GAAP adjustments of $15,628, which accounted for 6.6% of total income[17] - Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash from operating activities minus cash for property, plant, and equipment purchases, plus cash from sales of property, plant, and equipment[31] - Free Cash Flow as a Percentage of Net Income is calculated by dividing Free Cash Flow by Net Income, indicating liquidity and growth funding capability[31] - Net Debt is defined as total debt plus unamortized deferred financing costs minus cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period[32] - Management uses Net Debt to assess outstanding debt obligations that cannot be covered by available cash and cash equivalents[32]

Company Overview - Novanta is experiencing strong momentum in medical applications, driven by increasing demand for robotics, automation, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and precision medicine [1] - Novanta's stock price increased by 3.8% to close at $171.82, with significant trading volume compared to normal sessions [4] - The consensus EPS estimate for Novanta's upcoming quarterly report is $0.69, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 13.8%, while revenues are expected to be $233.33 million, an increase of 1.7% from the previous year [5] Earnings Estimates and Trends - The consensus EPS estimate for Novanta has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating a lack of upward revisions which typically correlate with stock price movements [6] - Trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements, suggesting that monitoring these trends is crucial for assessing future stock performance [2] Industry Context - Novanta operates within the Zacks Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry, which includes other companies like Fabrinet [7] - Fabrinet's consensus EPS estimate for its upcoming report has increased by 1.3% to $2.24, representing a 20.4% increase from the previous year [3]

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Conference Call Participants Novanta Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVT) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ray Nash - Corporate Finance Leader Matthijs Glastra - Chair & CEO Robert Buckley - CFO Lee Jagoda - CJS Securities Brian Drab - William Blair Rob Mason - Baird Operator Good morning. My name is Gary and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Novanta Inc. First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute ...

Novanta (NOVT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.74 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 29.82%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this photonic and motion control components maker would post earnings of $0.63 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.63, delivering no surprise.Over the last four qu ...