Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong top-line growth of 6% core revenue, with significant contributions from pharma and CAM [3][4] - The guidance for revenue was raised by 25%, driven by broad-based growth, particularly in pharma and CDMO [3][4] - Gross margins were impacted by tariffs, leading to a 200 basis point decline year-on-year, but a sequential improvement of approximately 230 basis points is expected in Q4 [11][12][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pharma QAQC grew mid-teens in Europe, driven by consolidation of supply chains and new greenfield sites [5][29] - The Infinity Tree product line saw a 15% growth, indicating a steady replacement cycle [6][19] - CDMO experienced a remarkable 20% growth, with bookings extending into 2026 [7][35] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The A and G segment showed stability with mid- to high single-digit growth in Europe and 20% growth in China, although the U.S. market faced challenges [24][26] - In China, pharma and biopharma markets are experiencing high innovation rates, with a significant increase in out-licensing [48][50] - The CAM segment reported 10% growth in both chemicals and advanced materials, driven by investments in semiconductors and sustainability initiatives [42][44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on innovation and productivity improvements, particularly in the CDMO and pharma sectors, which are expected to drive growth [30][80] - There is a strategic emphasis on maintaining close ties with the Chinese market, leveraging local manufacturing capabilities [52][56] - The company is disciplined in M&A activities, seeking high-quality targets that align with its growth strategy [75][76] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in a gradual improvement in the operating environment, despite geopolitical uncertainties and tariff impacts [12][74] - The company anticipates a strong performance in 2026, supported by new capacity coming online and a favorable order book [36][37] - There is a cautious but positive outlook for next year, with expectations of mid-single-digit growth [74] Other Important Information - The company has seen a significant increase in variable pay due to improved business performance, impacting margins [15] - The PFAS market is expected to rebound after a temporary slowdown due to regulatory uncertainties, with long-term growth drivers remaining intact [68][70][71] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for growth in 2026? - Management is optimistic about growth in 2026, with new capacity coming online and a strong order book supporting this outlook [36][37] Question: How is the company addressing tariff impacts? - The company has implemented mitigations for tariff costs and expects these to decrease by 2026, turning from a headwind to a tailwind [12][15] Question: What is the outlook for the PFAS market? - The PFAS market is expected to recover, with regulations remaining stable and an increase in testing driven by litigation [70][71]

Core Viewpoint - 908 Devices reported strong revenue growth in Q2 2025, with revenue reaching $13.0 million, exceeding Wall Street expectations, but faced challenges in profitability and margin management [1][5][14] Financial Performance - Revenue (GAAP) increased by 14% year-over-year, surpassing estimates by 6.8% [1][5] - GAAP earnings per share were reported at $(0.36), a decline of 63.6% compared to the previous year [2][8] - Adjusted gross margin decreased to 56% from 59% year-over-year, while GAAP gross margin fell to 49% from 54% [2][7] - Operating expenses rose by 46% to $21.5 million compared to Q2 2024 [7] - Net loss from continuing operations widened to $12.9 million from $7.6 million in Q2 2024 [8][9] Business Overview and Strategy - 908 Devices specializes in portable chemical analysis instruments, targeting sectors such as public safety, law enforcement, military, and pharmaceuticals [3] - The growth strategy includes innovation in device miniaturization, acquisitions to enhance technology capabilities, and expanding the customer base [4][10] - Recurring revenue accounted for 36% of total revenue in Q2 2025, reflecting a 28% increase to $4.7 million [6] Operational Highlights - The company placed 164 new devices, increasing the global installed base to 3,336, a 27% year-over-year growth [5][12] - The launch of the VipIR handheld chemical analyzer exemplifies the company's focus on expanding its product offerings [10] - Manufacturing consolidation efforts are expected to streamline costs and improve efficiency, although immediate benefits were not reflected in quarterly margins [11][13] Outlook and Future Prospects - Management raised full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $54 million–$56 million, indicating a projected growth of 13–17% [14] - The company aims to achieve adjusted EBITDA break-even by Q4 2025 and become cash-flow positive in 2026 [14][15] - Opportunities for growth are seen in innovation, diversification into related technologies, and a favorable funding environment in public safety [15]

Core Insights - Waters Corporation reported second quarter 2025 sales of $771 million, reflecting a 9% increase as reported and an 8% increase in constant currency compared to $709 million in the same quarter of 2024 [1][13] - The diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter of 2025 was $2.47, up from $2.40 in the second quarter of 2024, while non-GAAP EPS grew 12% to $2.95 from $2.63 [2][13] - The company is raising its full-year 2025 sales growth guidance to a range of +5.5% to +7.5% in constant currency and +5.0% to +7.0% reported [4][5] Financial Performance - The company achieved a net income of $147.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $142.7 million in the same quarter of 2024 [18] - Recurring revenue grew 11% in constant currency, with service growth at 9% and double-digit growth in chemistry [13] - The company reported operating income of $188.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, slightly down from $189.1 million in the same quarter of 2024 [17] Market and Product Insights - Instrument sales grew mid-single digits in constant currency, driven by high-single-digit growth in liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) [13] - The pharmaceutical market grew 11% in constant currency, while the industrial market grew 6%, and academic & government declined by 3% [13] - The company noted strong instrument replacement trends, particularly among large pharmaceutical and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) customers [3] Guidance and Future Outlook - For the third quarter of 2025, the company expects constant currency sales growth in the range of +5.0% to +7.0% and reported sales growth of +4.5% to +6.5% [6] - Non-GAAP EPS for the third quarter of 2025 is projected to be in the range of $3.15 to $3.25, reflecting year-over-year growth of approximately +8% to +11% [6] - The company is well-positioned for future growth, particularly through its combination with BD Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions, which is expected to enhance its strategy in high-growth adjacencies [3]

Company Overview - Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving various sectors including life sciences, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years [2] - The company ensures the efficacy of medicines, safety of food, purity of water, and quality and sustainability of everyday products [2] - Waters Corporation operates in over 100 countries with a workforce of more than 7,600 employees [2] Upcoming Financial Events - Waters Corporation will hold its Q2 2025 financial results conference call on August 4th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time [1] - A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Waters Investor Relations website, with a replay accessible until at least September 2nd, 2025 [1]

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Core Insights - Waters Corporation has launched the Xevo™ TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer, which is positioned as the most sensitive and reliable benchtop tandem quadrupole in the market, surpassing the previous Xevo TQ Absolute model [2][4][10] Product Performance - The Xevo TQ Absolute XR offers up to a six-fold increase in performance robustness and unmatched sensitivity, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency [3][5][9] - The system is designed for high-throughput applications, particularly in pharmaceutical companies and contract testing organizations, addressing the complex needs of these sectors [2][6] Environmental Efficiency - The new mass spectrometer uses up to 50% less power and nitrogen gas, produces 50% less heat, and occupies up to 50% less bench space compared to other high-performing tandem or triple quadrupoles, making it environmentally friendly [6][9] Technological Innovations - The introduction of the StepWave XR Ion Guide minimizes the risk of unplanned downtime while maintaining high sensitivity and precision for complex sample types [7][10] - The design allows for industry-leading quantitation of negatively ionizing compounds, such as PFAS, benefiting bioanalytical, food safety, and environmental testing laboratories [10] Market Availability - The Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer is currently available for order [11]

Company Overview - Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science [2, 13] - The company's revenue is $43 billion [15] - The company has over 120,000 colleagues [15] - The company's R&D investment is $1.4 billion [15] Revenue Profile - Pharma & Biotech accounts for 57% of revenue [22] - Academic & Government accounts for 15% of revenue [22] - Diagnostics & Healthcare accounts for 15% of revenue [22] - Industrial & Applied accounts for 13% of revenue [22] - Services & Consumables account for 83% of revenue [22] - Instruments account for 17% of revenue [22] - North America accounts for 52% of revenue [22] - Europe accounts for 25% of revenue [22] - Asia-Pacific accounts for 19% of revenue [22] - ROW accounts for 4% of revenue [22] - The company's revenue is $42.9 billion [22] - Life Sciences Solutions revenue is $9.7 billion [23] - Analytical Instruments revenue is $7.5 billion [23] - Specialty Diagnostics revenue is $4.6 billion [23] - Laboratory Products & Biopharma Services revenue is $23.1 billion [23] Financial Performance - Revenue grew at a 10% CAGR from $16.9 billion in 2014 to $42.9 billion in 2024 [30] - Adjusted EPS grew at a 12% CAGR from $6.96 in 2014 to $21.86 in 2024 [30] - Free Cash Flow grew at a 12% CAGR from $2.4 billion in 2014 to $7.3 billion in 2024 [30]

Group 1 - Waters Corporation will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4th, 2025, at 8:45 AM Eastern Time [1] - A live webcast of the event will be available on the Waters Investor Relations website, with a replay accessible for 90 days [1] Group 2 - Waters Corporation is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving various sectors including life sciences, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years [2] - The company employs over 7,600 individuals across more than 100 countries, collaborating with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals [2] - Waters Corporation focuses on ensuring the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food, the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of everyday products [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, sales grew 4% as reported and 7% in constant currency, reaching $662 million, at the high end of guidance [10][25][28] - Earnings per share (EPS) were $2.25 on a non-GAAP basis, reflecting low single-digit growth, and $2.03 on a GAAP basis [11][29] - Gross margin was 58.2%, and adjusted operating margin was 25.5% [29][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Instrument sales grew 11%, driven by mid-teens growth in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, particularly in pharma and industrial markets [11][27] - Recurring revenue increased mid-single digits, consistent with expectations for a quarter with two fewer days [11][28] - The chemistry consumables business saw MaxPeak Premier columns grow more than 30% [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pharma sales grew 8%, industrial sales grew 6%, and academic and government sales grew 3% [25][26] - In China, sales grew 5%, with double-digit growth in industrial and academic/government applications [11][25] - India delivered revenue growth close to 20% in constant currency, driven by strong demand from generics manufacturers and CDMOs [18][61] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational excellence, innovation, and maintaining close customer relationships to navigate a dynamic macro environment [8][21] - The strategy includes launching differentiated new products and investing in capabilities to enhance competitive positioning [8][21] - The company raised its full-year constant currency sales growth guidance to 5% to 7% due to better-than-expected Q1 performance [22][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving 2025 objectives despite challenges from newly announced tariffs [9][38] - The company expects high single-digit earnings growth for the year, supported by strong sales volume and favorable foreign exchange movements [10][21] - Management noted that the pharma industry remains attractive, with strong innovation and customer spending [52][72] Other Important Information - The company established a cross-functional task force to assess tariff exposure and implement mitigation plans, limiting the net impact of tariffs to $10 million on adjusted operating margin for 2025 [24][36] - The company is actively evaluating M&A opportunities to enhance long-term shareholder value and may resume share repurchase programs in 2025 [31][99] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the replacement cycle dynamics in pharma biotech? - Management noted strong double-digit growth in instruments, particularly in large pharma, with the replacement cycle well underway [45][46] Question: Have you seen any change in behavior related to tariffs from pharma customers? - Management indicated no significant change in behavior, with strong momentum continuing through the quarter [49][50] Question: What are your expectations for pricing this year? - Management expects 200 basis points of like-for-like pricing gains, with additional surcharges related to tariffs contributing another 50 basis points [56][57] Question: How do you view the growth in India? - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of growth in India, driven by strong demand from generics manufacturers [60][61] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on your supply chain? - Management detailed actions taken to mitigate tariff impacts, including inventory adjustments and selective surcharges [64][66] Question: What are your expectations for China for the balance of the year? - Management anticipates low single-digit growth in China for the remainder of the year, despite a strong start [76][77] Question: What is the latest on the academic and government segment? - Management indicated that this segment is small, accounting for about 3% of total revenue, and has seen a significant decline forecasted for the rest of the year [86][89]

Highlights First Quarter 2025 MILFORD, Mass., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Sales for the first quarter of 2025 were $662 million, an increase of 4% as reported, compared to sales of $637 million for the first quarter of 2024, and an increase of 7% in constant currency. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2025 was $2.03, compared to $1.72 for the first quarter of 2024. On ...