Compared to Estimates, Avantor (AVTR) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Avantor, Inc. reported a revenue of $1.62 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a decline of 5.3% year-over-year and a surprise of -1.56% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.65 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.22, down from $0.26 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of -4.35% against the consensus estimate of $0.23 [1] Revenue Performance - Bioscience Production revenue was $527.3 million, slightly below the average estimate of $536.7 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 2.9% [4] - Laboratory Solutions revenue totaled $1.1 billion, compared to the average estimate of $1.11 billion, marking a year-over-year decrease of 6.4% [4] Operating Income - Adjusted Operating Income for Laboratory Solutions was reported at $123.6 million, below the average estimate of $134.01 million [4] - Adjusted Operating Income for Corporate was -$14 million, better than the average estimate of -$19.3 million [4] - Adjusted Operating Income for Bioscience Production was $127.7 million, compared to the average estimate of $134.34 million [4] Stock Performance - Avantor's shares have returned +20.8% over the past month, significantly outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.8% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]