Core Insights - Thermo Fisher Scientific reported Q2 2025 results with revenue of $10.85 billion and adjusted EPS of $5.36, exceeding Wall Street estimates [1][2] - The company faced declining profit margins despite strong revenue growth and product launches [1][5] Financial Performance - Revenue (GAAP) increased by 2.9% year-over-year from $10.54 billion in Q2 2024 to $10.85 billion in Q2 2025 [2] - Non-GAAP EPS was $5.36, slightly down by 0.2% from $5.37 in Q2 2024 [2] - Free cash flow (non-GAAP) fell by 33.5% to $1.11 billion compared to $1.67 billion in Q2 2024 [2][8] - Operating margin (GAAP) decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 16.9% [2][8] Segment Performance - Life Sciences Solutions revenue grew by 5.9% to $2.50 billion, benefiting from pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing demand [2][5] - Analytical Instruments segment saw a 3.0% decline in revenue year-over-year, with operating margin dropping by 5.8 percentage points to 18.8% [2][6] Innovation and R&D - The company launched several next-generation scientific instruments, including the Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer and Krios 5 Cryo-TEM [7] - R&D spending increased to $352 million, representing 3.2% of revenue, indicating a commitment to innovation [7] Strategic Moves - The company acquired Sanofi's sterile fill-finish facility to expand U.S. manufacturing capabilities [9] - A pending acquisition of Solventum filtration is expected to close by year-end, aimed at building future capacity [9] Market Diversification - Thermo Fisher's revenue base is diversified across biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, academic, and government sectors, helping to mitigate risks from slowdowns in specific areas [10] Financial Outlook - The company projects FY2025 revenue between $43.3 billion and $44.2 billion, with adjusted EPS expected in the range of $21.76 to $22.84 [11] - Management anticipates completing supply chain actions to offset tariff-related cost pressures by 2026 [11]