NYSE$STE
STERIS PLC · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
STERIS's Q4 2024 performance reflected a 10% increase in total revenue and adjusted EPS of $2.58, despite a net loss due to discontinued operations and restructuring charges.
STERIS plc reported a 10% increase in total revenue for Q4 2024, reaching $1.5 billion, driven by strong performance in the Healthcare segment. However, the company experienced a U.S. GAAP net loss of $1.4 million, or ($0.01) per diluted share, due to a pre-tax loss from the reclassification of the Dental segment as discontinued operations and charges related to a targeted restructuring program. Adjusted net income for the quarter was $256.3 million, or $2.58 per diluted share.
- Total revenue increased by 10% to $1.5 billion compared to Q4 2023.
- U.S. GAAP net loss was $1.4 million, or ($0.01) per diluted share, impacted by discontinued operations and restructuring.
- Adjusted net income was $256.3 million, or $2.58 per diluted share, compared to $229.2 million, or $2.30 per diluted share in the previous year’s fourth quarter.
- Healthcare segment revenue grew by 14%, driven by capital equipment, consumable, and service revenue growth.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
STERIS · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.42B
Revenue by segment
STERIS · $1.59B total across 3 segments · Q4 2027
- Healthcare$1.14B—71.5%
- Applied Sterilization Technologies$289M—18.2%
- Life Sciences$163M—10.3%
Forward guidance
For fiscal year 2025, STERIS expects as reported revenue from continuing operations to increase 6.5-7.5%. Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations are anticipated to be in the range of $9.05 to $9.25.
Tailwinds
- As reported revenue from continuing operations expected to increase 6.5-7.5%.
- Constant currency organic revenue from continuing operations anticipated to increase 6-7%.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations are anticipated to be in the range of $9.05 to $9.25.
- Effective tax rate of approximately 23% is assumed.
- Free cash flow is expected to be approximately $700 million.
Headwinds
- Capital expenditures are anticipated to be approximately $360 million.
- Divestiture of Controlled Environment Services business will exclude ~$35M from constant currency organic revenue growth.
- Targeted restructuring plan with approximately $100 million in pre-tax restructuring charges.
- Restructuring charges will be excluded from adjusted earnings per diluted share.
- Unspecified risks and uncertainties detailed in the cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information.
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
+1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.3%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
38 / 64 earnings
Positive
+12.9%
Q4 2014
Best reaction
-11.4%
Q3 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2027 | +0.0% | +7.2% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2026 | -7.7% | -7.4% | -12.8% | |
| Q2 2026 | +7.0% | +9.7% | +8.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +8.6% | +10.1% | +6.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.1% | +1.1% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | -5.2% | -2.5% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.8% | -0.8% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.2% | +9.2% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.5% | -0.4% | +3.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.1% | -8.4% | -7.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.0% | +0.2% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +11.2% | +12.7% | +10.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -11.4% | -9.5% | -18.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.5% | +2.6% | +17.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -8.8% | -4.7% | -10.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.4% | +1.2% | +2.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.6% | +1.3% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.5% | -4.8% | -6.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.6% | +1.2% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.6% | -3.1% | +1.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.9% | -1.7% | -8.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.5% | +2.5% | +8.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.0% | -3.4% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.2% | +7.0% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.1% | +10.2% | -5.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.3% | +2.6% | +8.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.0% | +4.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.1% | +3.2% | +10.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.9% | +3.1% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +7.0% | +7.4% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.7% | -1.1% | -1.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +4.7% | +4.6% | +8.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.7% | -2.8% | +7.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -6.0% | -6.6% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.9% | +3.3% | +5.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.4% | -0.4% | +6.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -6.5% | -5.7% | -3.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -3.0% | +0.5% | -2.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.6% | -1.9% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +12.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.1% | — | — |
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