PAHC Stock Surges on Q4 Earnings & Revenue Beat, Gross Margin Down

Core Insights - Phibro Animal Health (PAHC) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 57 cents for Q4 fiscal 2025, an increase from 41 cents in the same quarter last year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.62% [1] - The company achieved full-year adjusted EPS of $2.09, reflecting a 75.6% increase from fiscal 2024, also exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.45% [1] Revenue Performance - PAHC's net sales for Q4 reached $378.7 million, a 38.6% increase year-over-year, and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.86% [2] - For fiscal 2025, total net sales were reported at $1.30 billion, up 27.4% from the previous year, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.56% [2] Segment Analysis - In Q4, the Animal Health segment's net sales rose 53% to $292.5 million, outperforming the projected $264.4 million [3] - Within Animal Health, medicated feed additives (MFAs) and others saw a 77% year-over-year growth, driven by $94.5 million in revenues from the Zoetis MFA portfolio [4] - Nutritional specialty product sales increased by 11%, while net vaccine sales grew by 21% due to rising demand in Latin America [4] - The Mineral Nutrition segment's net sales increased by 3% to $64.2 million, falling short of the forecast [5] - Performance Products segment sales rose 13% to $22.1 million, exceeding expectations [5] Margin and Profitability - Gross profit for Q4 increased by 26.2% year-over-year to $110 million, although gross margin contracted by 287 basis points to 29.1% due to a 44.5% rise in the cost of goods sold [6] - Operating profit rose 82.2% year-over-year to $33.7 million, with the operating margin expanding by 213 basis points to 8.9% [6] Future Guidance - For fiscal 2026, PAHC anticipates net sales between $1.43 billion and $1.48 billion, indicating a 12% growth, with adjusted EPS expected in the range of $2.52 to $2.70, representing a 25% increase [9] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 net sales is $1.41 billion, while the adjusted EPS consensus stands at $2.30 [9] Overall Assessment - PAHC concluded Q4 on a strong note, with earnings and revenues exceeding estimates, driven by robust performance in the Animal Health portfolio [10] - The company’s fiscal 2026 guidance reflects confidence in its growth trajectory, supported by strong portfolio performance and disciplined execution [10]