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Core Viewpoint - Omnicell, Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2025 results with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 26 cents, significantly higher than the previous year's 3 cents, and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 62.5% [1][9] Financial Performance - Revenues for Q1 2025 reached $269.7 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.6% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.2% [3] - Product revenues increased by 8.9% year over year to $145.2 million, while service and other revenues rose by 10.3% to $124.5 million [3] - Gross profit for the quarter was $110.9 million, up 19.8% year over year, with a gross margin expansion of 351 basis points to 41.1% despite a 3.4% rise in the cost of revenues [4] - Operating expenses were $122.6 million, a 7.1% increase year over year, leading to an operating loss of $11.6 million, improved from a loss of $21.8 million in the prior year [4] Cash Flow and Financial Position - At the end of Q1 2025, Omnicell had cash and cash equivalents of $386.8 million, up from $369.2 million at the end of Q4 2024 [5] - Net cash flow from operating activities was $25.9 million, down from $49.9 million in the same period last year [5] Future Outlook - For the full year 2025, total revenue is expected to be between $1.105 billion and $1.155 billion, with product revenues projected at $610 million to $640 million and service revenues at $495 million to $515 million [6] - The adjusted EPS guidance for 2025 has been revised down to a range of $1.00 to $1.65, compared to the previous guidance of $1.65 to $1.85 [7] - For Q2 2025, revenues are anticipated to be between $270 million and $280 million, with adjusted EPS expected to range from 19 cents to 32 cents [7] Strategic Developments - The company has seen growth driven by the XT Amplify program and increased contributions from SaaS and Expert Services, including Specialty Pharmacy Services [9] - Notable achievements in Q1 include the opening of the Austin Innovation Lab and partnerships with leading healthcare organizations to enhance pharmacy and nursing efficiency [10]

Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMCL) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kathleen Nemeth - SVP, IR Randall Lipps - Founder, Chairman, President and CEO Nchacha Etta - EVP and CFO Nnamdi Njoku - COO Conference Call Participants Jessica Datson - Piper Sandler Gene Mannheimer - Freedom Capital Markets Allen Lutz - Bank of America Bill Sutherland - Benchmark Stan Berenshteyn - Wells Fargo Matt Hewitt - Craig-Hallum Capital David Larsen - BTIG Operator Good morning, my name is Ca ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $270 million, an increase of $24 million from Q1 2024, but a decrease of $37 million from Q4 2024 [8][17] - Product revenues were $145 million, up $12 million year-over-year but down $37 million sequentially [9][18] - Service revenues were $125 million, an increase of $12 million from Q1 2024 and flat compared to Q4 2024 [9][18] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q1 2025 was 42.1%, a decrease of 530 basis points from the prior quarter [9][19] - GAAP earnings per share for Q1 2025 was a loss of $0.15, compared to a loss of $0.34 in Q1 2024 [10][20] - Non-GAAP earnings per share for Q1 2025 was $0.26, compared to $0.03 in the same period last year [10][20] - Non-GAAP EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $24 million, an increase of $13 million year-over-year but a decrease of $23 million from the previous quarter [10][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The XT Amplify program contributed to revenue growth, alongside SaaS and XPath services, including specialty pharmacy services [17][18] - The company continues to see strong customer interest in its long-term innovation roadmap [8][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand environment tracked well with expectations, showing market share gains and continued interest in the product platform [7][8] - Leading health systems in various states have invested in Omnicell solutions to improve efficiency and patient safety [12][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capture greater market share across inpatient and outpatient settings, grow predictable recurring revenue, and expand its cloud-based platform, Omnisphere [7][8] - The focus remains on redefining medication and supply management across healthcare [6][7] - The company is adapting its supply chain to mitigate tariff impacts, including dual sourcing and near-shoring efforts [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the current tariff environment and emphasized the importance of supply chain optimization [11][15] - The company remains optimistic about long-term growth strategies aligning with the vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy [15][28] - Management noted that the first quarter typically has the lowest revenue and profitability, with expectations for growth throughout the year [20][21] Other Important Information - The anticipated impact from tariffs for 2025 is approximately $40 million to non-GAAP EBITDA, leading to adjustments in guidance [11][26] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 2025 were $387 million, up from $369 million at the end of Q4 2024 [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you describe the outlook for tariff distribution between Omnicell and customers? - Management indicated that currently, they are not passing significant price increases to customers but may adjust discounts in the future [32] Question: What is the cadence of the $40 million tariff impact? - The total impact is expected to be $40 million, with about $5 million in Q2 and the remainder in the second half of the year [39][41] Question: Are there any fundamentals driving reacceleration in demand for pharmacy IT? - Management noted that specialty pharmacy is a top topic among providers, leading to more strategic discussions about investments [48][50] Question: What are the assumptions behind the new EBITDA guidance range? - The guidance changes were primarily driven by tariff impacts, with mitigation actions including relocating supply chains and evaluating pricing [54][59] Question: How long will it take to disintermediate supply chain exposure to China? - Management stated that while some components will still flow through China, they are taking actions to move sourcing to other regions over time [66] Question: How does the hospital buying environment look currently? - Management reported no slowdown in revenue or installation processes, indicating a positive environment despite potential macroeconomic challenges [86]

Omnicell (OMCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non- recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 62.50%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this Omnicell Inc. Would post earnings of $0.57 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.60, delivering a surprise of 5.26%. The sustainability of the stock's immedi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $270 million, an increase of $24 million from Q1 2024, but a decrease of $37 million from Q4 2024 [6][15][19] - Product revenues were $145 million, up $12 million year-over-year but down $37 million sequentially [7][16] - Service revenues were $125 million, an increase of $12 million from the previous year and flat compared to the prior quarter [7][16] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q1 2025 was 42.1%, a decrease of 530 basis points from the prior quarter [7][16] - Non-GAAP earnings per share for Q1 2025 was $0.26, compared to $0.03 in the same period last year and $0.60 in the prior quarter [8][17] - Non-GAAP EBITDA was $24 million, an increase of $13 million year-over-year but a decrease of $23 million from the previous quarter [8][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The XT Amplify program contributed to revenue growth, alongside SaaS and XPath services, particularly in specialty pharmacy services [15][16] - The company continues to see strong customer interest in its long-term innovation roadmap, particularly in medication management solutions [5][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand environment tracked well with expectations, showing market share gains and continued interest in the company's product offerings [5][6] - The company is focused on expanding its market share across inpatient and outpatient settings, including specialty and retail pharmacies [5][6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capture greater market share in various healthcare settings and grow its predictable recurring revenue [5][6] - The strategy includes expanding the Omnisphere cloud-based platform and integrating AI technologies across the continuum of care [5][6] - The company is committed to optimizing its supply chain and mitigating tariff impacts through dual sourcing and near-shoring efforts [9][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the current tariff environment and emphasized the importance of supply chain optimization [9][13] - The company remains optimistic about long-term growth strategies aligning with the vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy [13][27] - Management noted that the first quarter typically has the lowest revenue and profitability, with expectations for growth throughout the year [17][19] Other Important Information - The anticipated impact from tariffs for 2025 is approximately $40 million to non-GAAP EBITDA, leading to adjustments in guidance [9][24] - The company continues to generate solid free cash flow, with cash and cash equivalents at $387 million as of Q1 2025 [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you describe the outlook for tariff distribution between Omnicell and customers? - Management indicated that currently, they are not passing significant price increases to customers but may adjust discounts in the future [30][31] Question: What is the cadence of the $40 million tariff impact? - The total impact is expected to be $40 million for the year, with about $5 million in Q2 and the remainder in the second half, particularly in Q4 [36][38] Question: Are there any fundamentals driving reacceleration in demand for pharmacy IT? - Management noted that specialty pharmacy is a top topic among providers, leading to more strategic discussions about revenue generation and operational efficiency [45][47] Question: What are the assumptions behind the new EBITDA guidance range? - The guidance changes account for tariffs, with mitigation actions including relocating supply chains and evaluating pricing strategies [52][56] Question: How long will it take to reduce supply chain exposure to China? - Management stated that while some components will still flow through China, they are taking actions to move sourcing to other regions over time [63][64] Question: How is the hospital buying environment characterized? - Management reported no slowdown in revenue or installation processes, indicating a positive environment despite potential macroeconomic challenges [80][84]

Financial Performance & Guidance - Q1 2025 total revenues reached $270 million, a 10% year-over-year increase[65] - Q1 2025 non-GAAP gross margin was 42.1%, a 230 basis points increase[65,82] - Q1 2025 non-GAAP EBITDA was $24 million, up 118% year-over-year[65,88] - The company projects 23% of total revenue for 2025 to come from SaaS and Expert Services[10,26] - The company anticipates total revenue between $1105 billion and $1155 billion for 2025[66,73] - The company expects annual recurring revenue between $610 million and $630 million for 2025[24,73] Strategic Focus - The company's product backlog stands at $647 million as of December 31, 2024[24] - The company is focused on SaaS and Expert Services to expand its Total Addressable Market (TAM)[24,27] - The company launched XT Amplify, Central Med Automation Service, and OmniSphere to focus on new products and services[10,55]

Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $270 million, an increase of $24 million or 10% compared to Q1 2024, driven by growth in the XT Amplify program and SaaS services [3]. - Non-GAAP net income for Q1 2025 was $12 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to $1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [4]. - Non-GAAP EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $24 million, up from $11 million in Q1 2024 [5]. - Total revenues for Q1 2025 reached $269.7 million, a 9.5% increase from $246.2 million in Q1 2024 [29]. - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $110.9 million, compared to $92.6 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a gross margin improvement [29]. - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $7.0 million, a reduction from a net loss of $15.7 million in Q1 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency [29]. - Non-GAAP net income for Q1 2025 was $12,354,000, significantly higher than $1,220,000 in Q1 2024 [39]. - Non-GAAP EBITDA for Q1 2025 reached $23,593,000, compared to $10,837,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a non-GAAP EBITDA margin of 8.7% versus 4.4% [39]. - The company generated $25,924,000 in net cash from operating activities in Q1 2025, down from $49,953,000 in Q1 2024 [41]. - Non-GAAP free cash flow for Q1 2025 was $10,185,000, a decrease from $37,613,000 in Q1 2024 [41]. - The company reported a net loss of $7,023,000 for Q1 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $15,676,000 in Q1 2024 [35]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $387 million, with total debt of $341 million and total assets of $2.2 billion [6]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $386.8 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $369.2 million at the end of 2024 [31]. - Total assets grew to $2.15 billion as of March 31, 2025, compared to $2.12 billion at the end of 2024, indicating solid asset management [31]. - Total stockholders' equity increased to $1.26 billion as of March 31, 2025, from $1.24 billion at the end of 2024, reflecting positive shareholder value [33]. - Omnicell has $350 million available under its revolving credit facility with no outstanding balance as of March 31, 2025 [7]. - The company’s total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of Q1 2025 was $414,402,000, down from $549,962,000 at the end of Q1 2024 [35]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The company is focusing on mitigating potential tariff impacts on its supply chain while maintaining strong free cash flow [2]. - Omnicell plans to maintain its focus on operational efficiency and cost management while pursuing growth opportunities in the market [24]. - Research and development expenses decreased to $20.5 million in Q1 2025 from $22.1 million in Q1 2024, showing a focus on cost management [29]. - The company’s GAAP operating expenses were $122,555,000 in Q1 2025, representing 45.4% of total revenues, compared to 46.5% in Q1 2024 [37]. - Share-based compensation expense increased to $10,786,000 in Q1 2025 from $8,641,000 in Q1 2024 [39]. Future Guidance and Investments - The company updated its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting total revenues between $1.105 billion and $1.155 billion [10]. - Annual recurring revenue is expected to be between $610 million and $630 million for 2025 [10]. - The company continues to invest in research and development to enhance product offerings and market competitiveness [23]. - The company plans to open the Austin Innovation Lab on May 14, 2025, to enhance product development and innovation [15].

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