Core Insights - Qiagen closed 2025 with fourth-quarter results exceeding expectations, demonstrating growth in key product lines and improved profitability despite a challenging macro environment for life science funding and capital spending [2] Financial Performance - For Q4 2025, Qiagen reported net sales of $540 million, a 1% increase at constant exchange rates (CER), surpassing the outlook for flat sales year-over-year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.62 at CER, exceeding management's forecast of approximately $0.60 [3] - For the full year, Qiagen achieved net sales of $2.09 billion, reflecting a 5% increase at CER, aligning with the high end of the growth outlook of 4% to 5%. Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $2.40 at CER, which was $0.12 above the initial outlook and compared to $2.18 in 2024 [3][5] Growth Drivers - Qiagen's "growth pillars" generated combined sales of $1.49 billion at CER in 2025, an 8% increase at CER. These pillars include Sample Technologies, QuantiFERON, QIAstat-Dx, QIAcuity, and QIAGEN Digital Insights (QDI), positioning the company for at least $2 billion in combined growth-pillar sales by 2028 [4][5] Profitability and Cash Flow - The adjusted operating margin improved to 29.5%, an increase of 80 basis points. Operating cash flow reached $654 million, and the company returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders, including a $500 million synthetic repurchase [5] - Guidance for 2026 anticipates at least 5% sales growth (CER) and adjusted EPS of at least $2.50 [5]

Core Insights - QIAGEN N.V. reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 62 cents, consistent with the constant exchange rate (CER), and a year-over-year increase of 1.6% [1][8] - The company's net sales for the fourth quarter reached $540.4 million, reflecting a 3.7% year-over-year growth, and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.36% [3][8] - For the full year, adjusted EPS was $2.38, marking a 9.2% increase from the previous year [2] Revenue Performance - QIAGEN's total revenues for 2025 amounted to $2.09 billion, up 5.7% from the prior year [3] - Revenue breakdown for Q4 included: - Sample technologies: $175 million, up 8% (5% at CER) [4] - Diagnostic solutions: $201 million, up 3% (1% at CER) [5] - PCR / Nucleic acid amplification: $78 million, down 6% (9% at CER) [5] - Genomics / NGS: $69 million, up 4% (2% at CER) [6] - Other revenues: $18 million, up 20% (19% at CER) [6] Operational Update - Total cost of sales in Q4 increased by 14.8%, leading to an adjusted gross profit decline of 1.9% to $340.2 million [7] - Adjusted gross margin contracted by 359 basis points to 62.9% [7] - Sales and marketing expenses rose by 6.1% to $120.7 million, while R&D expenses decreased by 2.8% to $47.2 million [7] Margin and Income Analysis - Adjusted operating income fell by 11.1% year-over-year to $139.1 million, with the adjusted operating margin contracting by 429 basis points to 25.7% [9] - The company experienced margin pressure due to higher costs, impacting overall profitability [8] Financial Position - QIAGEN ended Q4 2025 with cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $1.10 billion, a slight decrease from $1.15 billion at the end of 2024 [10] - Cumulative net cash from operating activities was $654.3 million, down from $673.6 million in the previous year [10] Future Outlook - For 2026, QIAGEN anticipates net sales growth of approximately 5% at CER, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues at $2.21 billion [11] - Adjusted EPS is projected to be at least $2.50 at CER, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $2.62 [11] - For Q1 2026, net sales are expected to rise about 1% at CER from $483 million in the prior year, with an adjusted EPS forecast of at least 54 cents [12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - QIAGEN exceeded its fourth-quarter outlook with net sales of $540 million, growing 1% at constant exchange rates (CER) compared to flat sales development against Q4 2024 [6][15] - For the full year 2025, net sales reached $2.09 billion, up 5% at CER, at the upper end of the outlook of about 4%-5% growth [6][15] - Adjusted diluted EPS for Q4 was $0.62 at CER, exceeding the outlook of about $0.60, while for the full year, it increased to $2.40 at CER, above the initial outlook [6][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sample technologies achieved 5% growth at CER in Q4 and 2% for the full year, driven by demand for automated consumables [7][16] - QuantiFERON sales grew 5% at CER in Q4 and 10% for the full year, supported by ongoing conversion in the latent TB testing market [8][16] - QIAstat-Dx grew 15% at CER in Q4 and 24% for the full year, aided by menu expansion and a growing install base [8][16] - The PCR product group saw a decline of 9% at CER in Q4, while the genomics and NGS product group grew 2% at CER, driven by QIAGEN Digital Insights [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region increased by 5% at CER in Q4, with Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK as top performers [18] - In the Americas, sales declined 1% at CER, with the U.S. being flat, partly due to the government shutdown [18] - Asia-Pacific-Japan sales were flat, with a low-teens decline in China, which represents only about 4% of total sales [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - QIAGEN aims for at least $2 billion in combined sales from its growth pillars by 2028, reflecting continued demand and long-term investment strategies [7][10] - The company is focused on disciplined execution, cost management, and investment in growth pillars, including the recent acquisition of Parse Biosciences to enhance its Sample technologies portfolio [10][22] - New product launches and expansions in automation are expected to drive future growth, with a target of $720 million in Sample technologies sales for 2026 [36][70] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging macroeconomic environment and cautious capital spending but expressed confidence in achieving growth targets [35][36] - For 2026, QIAGEN anticipates sales growth of at least 5% at CER and adjusted EPS of at least $2.50 at CER, with expectations for improved funding conditions over the year [29][33] - The company is preparing for new product launches and expects to see gradual improvements in the funding environment for research and academia [69] Other Important Information - QIAGEN returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders since 2024 and introduced an annual dividend payment while pursuing selective acquisitions [10][20] - The company is reviewing its adjusted operating income margin target of at least 31% for 2028, with expectations for continued margin improvement [19][33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on new product launches and growth expectations - Management highlighted that new product launches, including QIAcuity and QIAstat, are expected to open new markets and contribute to growth, with confidence in achieving targets despite previous delays [40][42] Question: Comments on potential acquisition rumors - Management stated that while the market is undergoing consolidation, QIAGEN remains focused on its growth plan and does not comment on rumors, but is open to discussions that could create shareholder value [48] Question: Update on CEO succession search - The search for a new CEO is ongoing, with both internal and external candidates being considered, and management is committed to finding the best fit for the role [50] Question: Clarification on margin expansion and operating leverage - Management expects significant margin improvement in 2026, despite headwinds from acquisitions and tariffs, driven by gross margin improvements and operational efficiency programs [53][55] Question: Outlook for China and exposure to VBP - Management confirmed limited exposure to China, with expectations for low single-digit to negative growth, and stated that the impact of VBP has been factored into their guidance [58][60] Question: Expectations for QIAstat-Dx placements and growth - Management expressed confidence in achieving growth targets for QIAstat-Dx, with a focus on executing product launches and market penetration [62][64]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - QIAGEN exceeded its fourth quarter Outlook with net sales of $540 million, growing 1% at constant exchange rates (CER) compared to flat sales development expected against Q4 2024 [5][6] - For the full year 2025, net sales reached $2.09 billion, up 5% at CER, at the upper end of the Outlook of about 4%-5% growth [6][12] - Adjusted diluted EPS for Q4 was $0.62 at CER, exceeding the Outlook of approximately $0.60, while for the full year, it increased to $2.40 at CER, above the initial Outlook [6][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sample Technologies achieved 5% growth at CER in Q4 and 2% for the full year, driven by demand for automated consumables [7][16] - QuantiFERON sales grew 5% at CER in Q4 and 10% for the full year, supported by ongoing conversion in the latent TB testing market [8][16] - QIAstat-Dx grew 15% at CER in Q4 and 24% for the full year, benefiting from menu expansion and a growing install base [8][16] - QIAcuity saw double-digit growth in consumables, with over 3,200 instruments installed globally [8][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region increased by 5% at CER in Q4, with Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK as top performers [17] - In the Americas, sales declined by 1% at CER, with the U.S. being flat, partly due to the government shutdown [18] - Sales in the Asia-Pacific-Japan region were flat, with a low-teens decline in China, which represents only about 4% of total sales [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - QIAGEN aims for at least $2 billion in combined sales from its growth pillars by 2028, reflecting continued demand and long-term investment strategies [7][10] - The company is focused on disciplined execution, cost management, and investment in growth pillars, including the recent acquisition of Parse Biosciences to enhance its Sample Technologies portfolio [10][22] - New product launches and expansions in automation are expected to drive growth, with a target of $720 million in Sample Technologies sales for 2026 [36][70] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a cautious funding and capital spending environment but expressed confidence in gradual improvement throughout 2026 [35][69] - The company anticipates a sales growth of at least 5% for 2026 and adjusted EPS of at least $2.50 at CER, despite headwinds from discontinued products and competitive pressures [29][33] - Management remains focused on operational efficiency and margin improvement, targeting an adjusted operating income margin of at least 31% by 2028 [19][33] Other Important Information - QIAGEN returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders since 2024 and introduced an annual dividend payment [10][20] - The company completed the acquisition of Parse Biosciences, enhancing its capabilities in single-cell analysis [22][24] - A new supervisory board member, Mark Stevenson, was welcomed, bringing operational and global life sciences experience [10][11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on new product launches and growth targets - Management indicated that new product launches are expected to open new markets and contribute to growth, with confidence in achieving the $250 million target for digital PCR by 2028 despite previous delays [40][42] Question: Comments on potential acquisition rumors - Management stated that while the market is undergoing consolidation, QIAGEN is focused on executing its solid growth plan and does not comment on rumors [48] Question: Update on CEO succession search - The search for a new CEO is ongoing, with both internal and external candidates being considered, and management is committed to finding the best fit for the role [50] Question: Clarification on margin expansion and operating leverage - Management expects significant margin improvement in 2026, driven by gross margin enhancements and operational efficiency programs, despite headwinds from acquisitions and tariffs [53][55] Question: Outlook for China and exposure to VBP - Management confirmed limited exposure to China, with expectations of low single-digit to negative growth due to market conditions, and stated that VBP has been a factor for several years [58][60] Question: Expectations for QIAstat-Dx placements and growth - Management expressed confidence in achieving the target of over $160 million for QIAstat-Dx in 2026, with a focus on executing product launches and market penetration [62][74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - QIAGEN exceeded its fourth quarter 2025 Outlook with net sales of $540 million, growing 1% at constant exchange rates (CER) compared to flat sales development expected against Q4 2024 [5][12] - Adjusted diluted EPS for Q4 was $0.62 at CER, surpassing the Outlook of approximately $0.60 [5][12] - For the full year 2025, net sales reached $2.09 billion, up 5% at CER, at the upper end of the Outlook of 4%-5% growth [5][12] - Adjusted diluted EPS for the full year increased to $2.40 at CER, exceeding the initial Outlook by $0.12 [5][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sample Technologies achieved 5% growth at CER in Q4 and 2% for the full year, driven by demand for automated consumables [6][13] - QuantiFERON sales grew 5% at CER in Q4 and 10% for the full year, supported by ongoing conversion in the latent TB testing market [7][14] - QIAstat-Dx grew 15% at CER in Q4 and 24% for the full year, aided by menu expansion and a growing install base [7][14] - QIAcuity saw double-digit growth in consumables, with over 3,200 instruments installed globally [7][14] - The bioinformatics business, QIAGEN Digital Insights, continued to grow, bolstered by demand from both research and clinical customers [8][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region increased by 5% at CER in Q4, with Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK as top performers [16] - In the Americas, sales declined by 1% at CER, with the U.S. market remaining flat, partly due to the government shutdown [16] - Asia-Pacific-Japan region sales were flat, with a low-teens decline in China, which represents only about 4% of total sales [16][56] Company Strategy and Development Direction - QIAGEN aims for at least $2 billion in combined sales from its growth pillars by 2028, reflecting continued demand and long-term investment strategies [6][34] - The company is focused on disciplined execution, cost management, and investment in growth pillars, including the recent acquisition of Parse Biosciences to enhance Sample Technologies [9][19] - New product launches are expected to contribute significantly to growth, with QIAsymphony Connect and QIAmini targeting automation across various applications [20][68] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a cautious funding and capital spending environment but expressed confidence in achieving growth targets due to a strong pipeline of new product launches [32][66] - The company anticipates gradual improvement in the funding environment throughout 2026, with expectations for mid-single-digit growth in the total market [66] - QIAGEN's 2026 Outlook includes sales growth of at least 5% at CER and adjusted EPS of at least $2.50 at CER [26][31] Other Important Information - QIAGEN returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders since 2024 and plans to continue this trend alongside selective acquisitions [9][18] - The company is reviewing its adjusted operating income margin target of at least 31% for 2028, with expectations for continued margin improvement despite headwinds from tariffs and currency movements [17][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on new product launches and growth targets - Management highlighted that new product launches are expected to open new markets and contribute to growth, with confidence in achieving the $250 million target for digital PCR by 2028 despite previous delays [37][39] Question: Comments on potential acquisition rumors - Management stated that while the market is undergoing consolidation, QIAGEN remains focused on its growth plan and does not comment on rumors [45] Question: Update on CEO succession search - The search for a new CEO is ongoing, with both internal and external candidates being considered, and updates will be provided as progress is made [46] Question: Margin expansion and operating leverage - Management expects significant margin improvement in 2026, driven by gross margin improvements and operational efficiency programs, despite headwinds from acquisitions and tariffs [49][50] Question: Growth outlook in China - Management confirmed limited exposure to China, with expectations for low single-digit to negative growth due to market conditions and political factors [56][57] Question: QIAstat-Dx placements and respiratory season outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving growth targets for QIAstat-Dx, with expectations for continued relevance in respiratory testing [71][72]

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Core Insights - Qiagen reported revenue of $540.42 million for Q4 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 3.7% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.36% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $0.62, slightly down from $0.64 a year ago, with an EPS surprise of 0.83% [1] Financial Performance - Qiagen's stock has returned +4.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [3] - Key product sales include: - QIAstat-Dx: $39 million, exceeding the estimate of $36.66 million, with a year-over-year increase of +21.9% [4] - QuantiFERON: $123 million, slightly below the estimate of $128.51 million, with a year-over-year increase of +6% [4] - Other diagnostic solutions: $40 million, matching the estimate of $37.47 million, with no change year-over-year [4] - Other product sales: $18 million, exceeding the estimate of $15.71 million, with a year-over-year increase of +20% [4] - PCR/Nucleic acid amplification: $78 million, below the estimate of $80.01 million, with a year-over-year decrease of -4.9% [4] - Genomics/NGS: $69 million, slightly below the estimate of $70.74 million, with a year-over-year increase of +4.6% [4] - Total diagnostic solutions: $201 million, slightly below the estimate of $202.71 million, with a year-over-year increase of +2.6% [4] - Sample technologies: $175 million, exceeding the estimate of $158.35 million, with a year-over-year increase of +8% [4]

分组1 - Qiagen reported quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and showing a slight decrease from $0.64 per share a year ago, with an earnings surprise of +0.83% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $540.42 million for the quarter ended December 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.36%, and up from $521.2 million year-over-year [2] - Qiagen has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters [2] 分组2 - The stock has increased approximately 9.6% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500, which gained 1.1% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.61 on revenues of $512.6 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.61 on revenues of $2.21 billion [7] - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, to which Qiagen belongs, is currently ranked in the top 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8]

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street anticipates a year-over-year decline in earnings for Qiagen despite higher revenues, with a focus on how actual results will compare to estimates [1][2]. Earnings Expectations - Qiagen is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 4.7% [3]. - Revenue is projected to be $527.96 million, which is an increase of 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year [3]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 1.29% over the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [4]. - The Most Accurate Estimate for Qiagen is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -1.34% [12]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP model suggests that a positive or negative reading indicates the likely deviation of actual earnings from the consensus estimate, with positive readings being more predictive [9][10]. - Qiagen's current Zacks Rank is 4, which complicates the prediction of an earnings beat [12]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Qiagen exceeded the expected earnings of $0.61 per share by delivering $0.64, resulting in a surprise of +4.92% [13]. - Over the past four quarters, Qiagen has beaten consensus EPS estimates twice [14]. Market Sentiment - Despite the potential for an earnings beat, other factors may influence stock movement, and a positive earnings surprise does not guarantee a stock price increase [15][17].

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