Philips(US:PHG) ZACKS·2025-11-04 19:31Core Insights - Koninklijke Philips (PHG) reported earnings of €0.19 per share, remaining flat year over year, with sales decreasing 1.7% to €4.3 billion, but comparable sales increased 3% driven by growth across all segments [1][8] - The company achieved an 8% increase in comparable order intake year over year in the reported quarter, indicating solid market demand [1][8] Sales Performance - Comparable sales in growth geographies increased by 3%, with Personal Health driving a 5% growth, while Mature geographies also saw a 3% increase, primarily from North America [2] - Diagnosis & Treatment revenues declined 3.3% to €2.08 billion, with comparable sales up 1%, while Connected Care revenues decreased 0.9% to €1.20 billion, but comparable sales increased 5% [3] - Personal Health revenues grew 5.7% to €883 million, with comparable sales up 11%, reflecting strong performance in both growth and mature geographies [4] Operating Performance - Gross margin contracted by 140 basis points to 44.4%, while general & administrative expenses increased slightly to 3.6% of sales [5] - Philips achieved €222 million in savings through cost management and productivity initiatives, with adjusted EBITA increasing 2.9% to €531 million and EBITA margin expanding 50 basis points to 12.3% [6][8] - Diagnosis & Treatment's adjusted EBITA margin contracted to 11.8%, while Connected Care's margin expanded to 11.4% [7] Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were €1.91 billion, total debt was €8.385 billion, and operating cash flow was €327 million, significantly up from €192 million year over year [10] - Free cash flow improved to €172 million compared to €22 million in the previous year [10] Future Guidance - Philips expects 1-3% growth in comparable sales for 2025, with adjusted EBITA margin projected between 11.3% and 11.8% [11]