The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) suggests a 0.9% decrease year over year to $1.05. The estimate has dropped by 1 cent in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third- quarter revenues currently stands at $1.01 billion, suggesting a 0.4% decline year over year. | | Q1 | Q2 | F1 | F2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Current | 1.05 | 1.09 | 4.19 | 4.50 | | 7 Days Ago | 1.05 | 1.09 | 4.19 | 4.50 | | 30 Days Ago | 1.05 | 1.09 | 4.19 | 4.50 | | 60 Days Ago | 1 ...

Core Insights - Hologic (HOLX) reported a non-GAAP gross margin of 61.1% for Q2 of fiscal 2025, an increase of 40 basis points year-over-year, driven by strong diagnostic sales and high-margin acquisitions [1][8] - The company has adopted a cautious full-year outlook due to macroeconomic volatility, with expected tariff impacts adding $20 million-$25 million to quarterly costs [2] - Despite challenges, Hologic anticipates growth in its Diagnostics and Surgical segments, with gross margins projected to remain in the low 60s for the full year [3][8] Financial Performance - Hologic's operating margin for the quarter was 30%, which is among the strongest in its peer group, and increased by 60 basis points sequentially [1] - The Diagnostics segment is expected to grow in the mid-single digits, while the Surgical segment is projected to grow in the high-single digits [2][3] - The company has lowered its revenue forecast for China by approximately $20 million, now estimating $50 million, to mitigate geopolitical risks [2] Competitive Landscape - GE Healthcare (GEHC) reported an 80 basis points year-over-year improvement in adjusted gross margin, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 15% [4] - Bio-Rad (BIO) experienced a non-GAAP gross margin of 53.8%, down 0.7% year-over-year, but its operating margin increased to 10.8% [5] Stock Performance and Valuation - Hologic shares have decreased by 10.4% over the past six months, compared to a 13.8% decline in the industry [6] - The stock trades at a forward price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.42X, which is above the sector average [9] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hologic's fiscal 2025 earnings suggests a 2.9% year-over-year improvement [10]