Core Insights - Azenta reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results with non-GAAP profitability exceeding expectations, while GAAP revenue remained flat and fell short of analyst forecasts [1][5][10] Financial Performance - Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.19, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.14, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 35.7% [2][5] - GAAP revenue was $144 million, unchanged from the previous year and $5.38 million below the estimated $149.38 million [1][2] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $18 million, marking a 28.6% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.3%, up 260 basis points [2][5] - Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 48.5%, an increase of 1.8 percentage points from the previous year [2][5] Business Segments - The Sample Management Solutions (SMS) segment experienced a 4% revenue decline to $78 million, with organic sales down 6% year-over-year, primarily due to weaker demand for core products [6][11] - The Multiomics segment, which includes genomic analysis tools, achieved 4% growth year-over-year, reaching $66 million in revenue, driven by strong demand for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) [7][11] Strategic Focus - Azenta has transitioned to a pure-play life sciences operation, focusing on sample management and genomics services, following the divestment of its semiconductor business [3][4] - The company serves over 14,000 customers across more than 120 countries, aligning its operations with industry trends favoring personalized medicine and secure biological sample storage [4][11] Outlook - Management maintained guidance for fiscal 2025, projecting organic revenue growth of 3% to 5% and an adjusted EBITDA margin increase of approximately 300 basis points [10][11] - The company plans to utilize its cash reserves for strategic investments, selective acquisitions, and operational enhancements, with share buybacks being a lesser priority [8][10]