EURONEXT-AMS$PHG
Koninklijke Philips N.V. · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Philips reported stable revenue with improved profitability and strong cash flow in Q4 2024.
Philips saw a slight increase in comparable sales, driven by strong performance in Connected Care despite a significant decline in China. The company improved profitability with a higher Adjusted EBITA margin and increased free cash flow. However, net income declined due to higher tax expenses.
- Comparable sales grew 1%, offset by a double-digit decline in China.
- Adjusted EBITA margin improved to 13.5%, driven by operational improvements.
- Free cash flow increased to EUR 1.285 billion.
- Net income declined to EUR -333 million due to higher tax expenses.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Philips · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.24B
Revenue by segment
Philips · $4.16B total across 3 segments · Q3 2025
- Diagnosis & Treatment$2.08B—50.0%
- Connected Care$1.2B—28.8%
- Personal Health$883M—21.2%
Forward guidance
Philips expects modest growth in 2025 with ongoing macroeconomic challenges, particularly in China. The company projects improved profitability driven by cost efficiencies and productivity initiatives.
Tailwinds
- Expected 1%-3% comparable sales growth in 2025.
- Adjusted EBITA margin projected to rise by 30-80 bps.
- Continued cost savings with a raised productivity target of EUR 2.5 billion.
- Expansion of AI-powered diagnostic solutions in collaboration with partners.
- Dividend maintained at EUR 0.85 per share, payable in cash or shares.
Headwinds
- Mid-to-high single-digit sales decline expected in China.
- Respironics-related legal proceedings still ongoing.
- Headwinds from US-China tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
- Higher tax liabilities expected to impact net income.
- Cash flow will be lower due to USD 1.1 billion settlement payout.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.4%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
36 / 62 earnings
Positive
+26.0%
Q1 2024
Best reaction
-15.3%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.8% | -19.7% | -16.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +11.1% | +5.5% | -4.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.4% | +3.5% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | +7.2% | +3.1% | +7.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -11.6% | -8.2% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -15.3% | -16.4% | -14.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | +26.0% | +27.3% | +29.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.1% | +1.4% | +16.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.8% | -9.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +10.2% | +11.0% | +2.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.8% | +4.2% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -0.6% | -3.3% | +9.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.5% | -6.3% | -19.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -14.3% | -15.0% | -18.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.1% | -1.5% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.8% | +7.9% | -7.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.1% | -4.0% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -6.3% | -7.3% | -6.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +4.2% | -2.3% | +1.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.8% | +2.6% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.4% | +4.0% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.0% | +5.1% | +9.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.9% | -0.7% | +10.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.5% | -7.5% | -14.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | +8.7% | -0.3% | -4.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.1% | +3.0% | +10.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.5% | -1.3% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -9.0% | -9.1% | -7.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.5% | +3.2% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.0% | +5.3% | +4.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.5% | -5.4% | -9.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.4% | -2.1% | -5.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +5.3% | +5.1% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +6.2% | +5.4% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.1% | -1.4% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.2% | +6.2% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.4% | +1.8% | +11.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -9.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.7% | — | — |
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