J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference January 13, 2026 Marc N. Casper Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer The world leader in serving science Various remarks that we may make in the following presentation about the company's future expectations, plans and prospects constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about future revenue and financial results. Forward-looking statements are b ...

Core Insights - Thermo Fisher Scientific reported Q2 2025 results that exceeded revenue and non-GAAP EPS expectations, with revenue of $10.85 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $5.36, compared to estimates of $10.68 billion and $5.23 respectively [1][2] - Revenue increased by 3.0% year-over-year, but operating margins tightened and free cash flow fell sharply, indicating challenges in profitability [1][6] Financial Performance - Non-GAAP EPS was $5.36, slightly down by 0.2% from $5.37 a year ago [2] - GAAP revenue reached $10.85 billion, up from $10.54 billion in Q2 2024, marking a 3.0% increase [2] - GAAP operating margin decreased to 16.9%, while adjusted operating margin fell to 21.9%, both down by 0.4 percentage points from the previous year [2][6] - Free cash flow dropped by 33.8% year-over-year to $1.11 billion from $1.67 billion [2][7] Business Overview - Thermo Fisher operates in four main segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products & Biopharma Services [3] - The company focuses on research, diagnostics, and manufacturing for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and academic markets [3] Strategic Focus - The company emphasizes innovation, strategic acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and market diversification [4] - Significant investments in R&D, totaling $352 million or 3.2% of quarterly sales, support the development of new instruments and diagnostic kits [12] Segment Performance - Life Sciences Solutions revenue grew by 6.1%, while Laboratory Products & Biopharma Services expanded by 4.1% [5] - Analytical Instruments segment revenue declined by 3.0%, raising concerns due to competitive pressures and tariff impacts [5][11] Challenges and Developments - The decline in operating margins was most pronounced in the Analytical Instruments segment, where income margin fell from 24.6% to 18.8% [6] - Management noted that new tariffs and changes in US government funding priorities could reduce revenue by an estimated $500 million for the year [11] - The company continued to launch new products, including advanced mass spectrometers and electron microscopes, to support biomedical research [8][9] Future Outlook - Thermo Fisher maintained its full-year revenue guidance of $43.3 billion to $44.2 billion, with organic growth projected at 1-3% and adjusted EPS between $21.76 and $22.84 [14] - Ongoing margin pressures and declines in Analytical Instruments will be key areas to monitor in the coming quarters [15]

Core Insights - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.36, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.7%, but down 0.2% year over year [1] - The company's revenues for the quarter increased by 2.9% year over year to $10.85 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.9% [2] - The GAAP EPS was $4.28, reflecting a 6% increase year over year [1] Revenue Breakdown - Life Sciences Solutions segment revenues increased by 6.1% year over year to $2.50 billion, exceeding the model's estimate of $2.37 billion [3] - Analytical Instruments segment revenues declined by 3% year over year to $1.73 billion, missing the model's estimate of $1.84 billion [4] - Specialty Diagnostics segment revenues rose by 1.5% year over year to $1.13 billion, falling short of the model's prediction of $1.15 billion [5] - Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services segment revenues increased by 4.1% year over year to $5.99 billion, surpassing the model's estimate of $5.71 billion [6] Margin Performance - Gross margin for the second quarter was 41.2%, a contraction of 83 basis points year over year due to a 4.4% increase in the cost of revenues [6] - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 5.4% to $1.78 billion, while research and development expenses increased by 3.8% to $352 million [7] - The adjusted operating margin was 21.6%, reflecting a contraction of 124 basis points [7] Financial Position - At the end of the second quarter, the company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $6.39 billion, up from $5.95 billion at the end of the first quarter [9] - Cumulative net cash from operating activities was $2.12 billion, down from $3.21 billion a year ago [9] Strategic Developments - The company launched several next-generation instruments, including the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer and the DynaDrive single-use bioreactor portfolio, which contributed to commercial performance [12] - These innovations are aimed at enhancing research capabilities in complex diseases and advancing precision medicine [12] Overall Assessment - Thermo Fisher's second-quarter results exceeded expectations, with growth in most segments except Analytical Instruments [11] - The contraction in margins is a point of concern, but the company is expected to provide guidance for 2025 in the upcoming earnings call [11]