Elanco Animal Health Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Elanco Animal Health Incorporated reported financial results for Q1 2025, exceeding guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS, with a 4% organic constant currency revenue growth and a revenue of $1,193 million, a decline of 1% year-over-year [2][4][7] - The company raised its 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $4,510 to $4,580 million, attributing the increase to favorable foreign exchange rates and strong performance in its diverse portfolio [2][19] - Elanco's adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $184 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, reflecting a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [15][19] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue was $1,193 million, down 1% year-over-year, but showed a 4% organic constant currency growth [4][7] - Reported net income for Q1 2025 was $67 million, compared to $32 million in Q1 2024, with adjusted EBITDA at $276 million, a 6% decrease from the previous year [15][17] - The net leverage ratio as of March 31, 2025, was 4.4x adjusted EBITDA, with an improved year-end target of 3.9x to 4.3x [17][19] Business Segments - Pet Health revenue was $635 million, a decrease of 1% year-over-year, with a 1% increase when excluding foreign exchange impacts [8][9] - Farm Animal revenue was $546 million, down 2% year-over-year, but showed a 7% increase when excluding unfavorable impacts from the aqua divestiture and foreign exchange rates [9][10] - The company achieved approximately 10% dollar share of broad-spectrum sales in U.S. vet clinics for Credelio Quattro™ and over 35% penetration for Zenrelia™ in U.S. clinics [5][6] Guidance and Outlook - For the full year 2025, Elanco expects adjusted EBITDA of $830 to $870 million and adjusted EPS of $0.80 to $0.86, maintaining previous guidance despite macroeconomic uncertainties [19][21] - The company anticipates a revenue headwind of approximately $5 million in Q2 2025 due to unfavorable foreign exchange rates, but expects 4% to 6% organic constant currency revenue growth excluding these impacts [23][24] - Operating expenses are projected to increase by approximately 11% year-over-year in constant currency, driven by strategic investments in the innovation portfolio [23][24]