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Company Overview - DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. is a global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of dental consumables, dental laboratory products, dental specialty products, and consumable medical device products [11] - The company also provides dental technology products, including dental implants, scanning equipment, treatment software, and orthodontic appliances, as well as dental equipment such as treatment centers and imaging equipment [11] Investment Rating - DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of A, indicating strong potential for investment [12] - The company has a Momentum Style Score of B, with shares increasing by 0.7% over the past four weeks [12] Earnings Estimates - Three analysts have revised their earnings estimates higher for fiscal 2025, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate increasing by $0.03 to $1.90 per share [12] - DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. has an average earnings surprise of +2.7%, suggesting positive performance relative to expectations [12] Conclusion - With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. is recommended for investors' consideration [13]

Core Viewpoint - ZimVie Inc. reported a net sales decrease of 5.2% for Q1 2025, but showed significant improvement in net loss and adjusted net income compared to the same period in 2024, indicating a focus on operational efficiency and profitability improvements [2][3][4]. Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $112.0 million, down 5.2% from Q1 2024, with a constant currency decrease of 4.1% [2][28]. - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $(2.6) million, an improvement of $8.9 million from a net loss of $(11.5) million in Q1 2024, resulting in a net loss margin of (2.3%), up 740 basis points from (9.7)% in Q1 2024 [3][4]. - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $7.4 million, an increase of $5.2 million compared to Q1 2024 [3][4]. Earnings Per Share - Basic and diluted EPS for Q1 2025 were $(0.09), while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.27 [4][29]. Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $17.6 million, representing 15.7% of net sales, an increase of $5.1 million or 520 basis points from Q1 2024 [4][35]. Full Year Guidance - For the full year 2025, ZimVie projects net sales between $445 million and $460 million, adjusted EBITDA between $65 million and $70 million, and adjusted EPS between $0.80 and $0.95 [5]. Operational Focus - The company emphasizes a strong focus on execution and operational diligence to maintain its leading position in the dental market through innovation and education [2][8].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global sales for the first quarter of 2025 were $3.2 billion, down 0.1% compared to the first quarter of 2024, with a 1.5% decrease attributed to foreign currency exchange and a 1.2% growth from acquisitions [27][28] - GAAP operating margin improved by 81 basis points to 5.53%, while non-GAAP operating margin increased by 14 basis points to 7.25% [28] - GAAP net income for the first quarter was $110 million or $0.88 per diluted share, compared to $93 million or $0.72 per diluted share in the prior year [28] - Non-GAAP net income was $143 million or $1.15 per diluted share, compared to $143 million or $1.10 per diluted share in the prior year [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Dental merchandise sales grew low single digits, while U.S. Dental equipment sales declined by 8.9% due to a deferral of approximately $20 million in sales from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024 [30][31] - U.S. Medical distribution sales grew by 4.7% after excluding PPE products and COVID test kits, with Home Solutions business experiencing a total sales growth of 23% [32] - Global Specialty Products Group saw constant currency sales growth of 4.3%, benefiting from acquisition growth primarily from TriMed [33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International Dental merchandise constant currency sales grew by 1.1%, while international Dental equipment constant currency sales grew by 4.3%, driven by strong growth in Canada and Central Europe [32][33] - The U.S. implant market was slightly down in Q1 2025, with strong sales growth in the DACH region and Latin America [20][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is advancing its Bold Plus One strategic plan, focusing on growing the distribution business, enhancing customer experience, and developing digital solutions [10][11] - The establishment of two main business units: Global Distribution and Value Added Service Group, and Global Technology Group, is aimed at improving operational efficiency [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the fundamentals of the business, noting good sales performance in February and March following a slow January due to weather-related events [8][10] - The company expects to achieve high single-digit to low double-digit earnings growth by executing its strategic plan [10] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 2.3 million shares of common stock during the first quarter at an average price of $71.58 per share, totaling $161 million [35] - The company is maintaining its 2025 financial guidance, expecting non-GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $4.80 to $4.94 [38] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Can you talk about the dollar's impact on revenue guidance? - The company experienced a headwind of about 1.5% from foreign exchange in Q1, but expects foreign exchange to be largely neutral for the remainder of the year [44][45] Question: Can you provide clarity on the operating environment and April's performance? - April was a decent month, with stable traffic for Dental distribution businesses and increased patient traffic for medical sales [47][50] Question: Are there any adjustments to your guidance inputs? - The sales guidance remains consistent, with most growth expected to be internally generated [55] Question: Can you comment on the tariff impacts? - The company is confident in mitigating the financial impact of tariffs through various strategies, including sourcing from lower tariff countries [56][58] Question: How is the dental capital equipment environment? - There has been healthy demand for equipment orders, with no significant adverse reactions noted [108] Question: What is the current sentiment among DSOs? - DSOs are stable to leaning positively, with many adjusting to higher interest rates and continuing to invest in expansion [115]

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZimVie Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIMV), a global life sciences leader in the dental market, today announced management will participate in the upcoming 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference. Management will be presenting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast of the event, as well as an archived recording will be available on ZimVie’s investor website at investor.zimvie.com. About ZimVieZimVie ...