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Patterson Companies (PDCO) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Up Y/Y
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Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO - Free Report) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 47 cents in third-quarter fiscal 2020, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 27%. Moreover, the bottom line improved 23.7% from the prior-year quarter.
Net sales in the quarter were $1.46 billion, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.8%. The top line also rose 4.3% year over year.
Segmental Analysis
The company currently distributes products through subsidiaries Patterson Dental and Patterson Animal Health.
Dental Segment
This segment provides a complete range of consumable dental products, equipment, software, turnkey digital solutions and value-added services to dentists, and laboratories throughout North America.
In the fiscal third quarter, dental sales improved 8.1% year over year to approximately $626.6 million.
Dental Consumable
Sales in the sub-segment totaled $300.4 million, up 1.9% year over year.
Dental Equipment & Software
Sales in the segment improved 16.2% on a year-over-year basis to $252.9 million.
Other
This segment comprises technical service, parts and labor, software support services and office supplies. Sales at the segment improved 8.8% on a year-over-year basis to $73.3 million.
Animal Health Segment
This segment is a leading distributor of veterinary supplies to clinics, public and private institutions and shelters across the United States.
In the fiscal third quarter, the segment sales improved 1.2% on a year-over-year basis to $817.3 million.
Corporate
Sales at the segment were $12.3 million, up 29% from $9.5 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Patterson Companies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Gross profit in the reported quarter was $311.8 million, up 4.1% year over year. As a percentage of revenues, gross margin of 21.4%, remaining flat on year-over-year basis.
Operating expenses in the reported quarter totaled $268 million, up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Operating income was $43.8 million, down 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Fiscal 2020 Guidance Raised
For fiscal 2020, Patterson Companies now expects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.50 to $1.55 (up from the prior range of $1.36-$1.46). The mid-point of the guidance of $1.53 is above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 per share.
Our Take
Patterson Companies ended third-quarter fiscal 2020 on a strong note, wherein both earnings and revenues beat the consensus mark. The company’s Dental segment performed impressively. With respect to Animal Health, the company displayed sustained growth in its companion business and improved trends in production business despite challenges faced in the end market. On the back of strong performance, the company raised outlook for fiscal 2020, thereby instilling investor optimism in the stock.
A broad spectrum of products cushions the company against economic downturns in the MedTech space. We believe that a diverse product portfolio, strong veterinary business prospects, accretive acquisitions and strategic partnerships are key catalysts.
Meanwhile, the company witnessed a decline in operating income in the quarter under review, while gross margin remained flat.
Zacks Rank
Patterson Companies carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Patterson Companies (PDCO) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Up Y/Y
Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO - Free Report) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 47 cents in third-quarter fiscal 2020, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 27%. Moreover, the bottom line improved 23.7% from the prior-year quarter.
Net sales in the quarter were $1.46 billion, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.8%. The top line also rose 4.3% year over year.
Segmental Analysis
The company currently distributes products through subsidiaries Patterson Dental and Patterson Animal Health.
Dental Segment
This segment provides a complete range of consumable dental products, equipment, software, turnkey digital solutions and value-added services to dentists, and laboratories throughout North America.
In the fiscal third quarter, dental sales improved 8.1% year over year to approximately $626.6 million.
Dental Consumable
Sales in the sub-segment totaled $300.4 million, up 1.9% year over year.
Dental Equipment & Software
Sales in the segment improved 16.2% on a year-over-year basis to $252.9 million.
Other
This segment comprises technical service, parts and labor, software support services and office supplies. Sales at the segment improved 8.8% on a year-over-year basis to $73.3 million.
Animal Health Segment
This segment is a leading distributor of veterinary supplies to clinics, public and private institutions and shelters across the United States.
In the fiscal third quarter, the segment sales improved 1.2% on a year-over-year basis to $817.3 million.
Corporate
Sales at the segment were $12.3 million, up 29% from $9.5 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Patterson Companies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Gross Margin Analysis
Gross profit in the reported quarter was $311.8 million, up 4.1% year over year. As a percentage of revenues, gross margin of 21.4%, remaining flat on year-over-year basis.
Operating expenses in the reported quarter totaled $268 million, up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Operating income was $43.8 million, down 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Fiscal 2020 Guidance Raised
For fiscal 2020, Patterson Companies now expects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.50 to $1.55 (up from the prior range of $1.36-$1.46). The mid-point of the guidance of $1.53 is above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 per share.
Our Take
Patterson Companies ended third-quarter fiscal 2020 on a strong note, wherein both earnings and revenues beat the consensus mark. The company’s Dental segment performed impressively. With respect to Animal Health, the company displayed sustained growth in its companion business and improved trends in production business despite challenges faced in the end market. On the back of strong performance, the company raised outlook for fiscal 2020, thereby instilling investor optimism in the stock.
A broad spectrum of products cushions the company against economic downturns in the MedTech space. We believe that a diverse product portfolio, strong veterinary business prospects, accretive acquisitions and strategic partnerships are key catalysts.
Meanwhile, the company witnessed a decline in operating income in the quarter under review, while gross margin remained flat.
Zacks Rank
Patterson Companies carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Accuray reported second-quarter fiscal 2020 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of a penny, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 7 cents. Net revenues of $98.8 million outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3%. The company sports a Zacks Rank #1.
IDEXX Laboratories reported fourth-quarter 2019 adjusted EPS of $1.04, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 91 cents by 14.3%. Revenues were $605.4 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.9%. The company carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
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