Labcorp Announces 2023 Second Quarter Results
- Strong second quarter revenue growth of 4%
- Full-Year 2023 Guidance provided for Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow
- None.
Company Provides Full-Year Guidance
- Labcorp completed the spin-off of Fortrea on June 30, which is treated as discontinued operations in the historical financials
- Announced a
accelerated share repurchase program$1.0 billion - Drove growth through new and expanded healthcare system partnerships
- Second quarter revenue grew
4% versus last year as the Base Business grew13% . Results from Continuing Operations for second quarter versus last year: - Revenue:
versus$3.0 billion $2.9 billion - Diluted EPS:
versus$1.74 $2.89 - Adjusted EPS:
versus$3.42 $4.04 - Free Cash Flow:
versus$177 million $408 million - Full-Year 2023 Guidance from Continuing Operations: Adjusted EPS of
to$13.00 and Free Cash Flow of$14.00 to$0.8 billion $1.0 billion
"We delivered strong results in the quarter, and I'm optimistic about our opportunities for continued growth as Labcorp enters the second half of the year with significant momentum," said Adam Schechter, chairman and CEO of Labcorp. "Looking forward, we are focused on advancing our strategy as a global laboratory services leader. Labcorp continues to harness science, technology, and innovation to deliver better patient outcomes that improve health and improve lives, while enhancing shareholder value."
On June 30, 2023, Labcorp completed the spin-off of Fortrea, its Clinical Development business, which began trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "FTRE" at the market open on July 3, 2023. Upon closing, Fortrea made a cash distribution to Labcorp of approximately
In the second quarter, Labcorp continued to expand its relationship with hospitals, regional healthcare systems and local labs. In May, the company announced a laboratory agreement with Jefferson Health, to deliver comprehensive laboratory services to the greater
Subsequent to quarter end, the company announced a comprehensive lab relationship with Legacy Health under which Labcorp will acquire select laboratory business assets and manage Legacy's inpatient hospital laboratories.
On July 13, 2023, the company announced a quarterly cash dividend of
Consolidated Results
Second Quarter Results
Revenue for the quarter was
Operating income for the quarter was
Net earnings from continuing operations for the quarter were
Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the quarter was
At the end of the quarter, the company's cash balance was
Year-To-Date Results
Revenue was
Operating income was
Net earnings from continuing operations were
Operating cash flow from continuing operations was
Second Quarter Segment Results
The company's two segments include Diagnostics Laboratories and Biopharma Laboratory Services (comprised of its Central Laboratories and Early Development Research Laboratories). The following segment results exclude amortization, restructuring charges, special items, and unallocated corporate expenses.
Diagnostics Laboratories
Revenue for the quarter was
Total volume (measured by requisitions) increased by
Adjusted operating income for the quarter was
Biopharma Laboratory Services
Revenue for the quarter was
Adjusted operating income for the quarter was
Net orders and net book-to-bill during the trailing twelve months were
Outlook for 2023
Labcorp is providing 2023 full year guidance to reflect its second quarter performance and full year outlook. The following guidance assumes foreign exchange rates effective as of June 30, 2023, for the remainder of the year. Enterprise level guidance includes the estimated impact from currently anticipated capital allocation, including acquisitions, share repurchases and dividends.
(Dollars in billions, except per share data) | ||||
Results | 2023 Guidance | |||
2022 | Low | High | ||
Revenue | ||||
Total Labcorp Enterprise (1)(2) | 1.5 % | 3.0 % | ||
Base Business (1)(2) | 11.3 % | 12.6 % | ||
COVID-19 Testing (2) | (89.0 %) | (85.0 %) | ||
Total Diagnostics Laboratories (3) | 0.5 % | 1.5 % | ||
Base Business | 13.2 % | 14.2 % | ||
COVID-19 Testing | (89.0 %) | (85.0 %) | ||
Total Biopharma Lab Services (4) | 3.0 % | 4.5 % | ||
Adjusted EPS | ||||
Free Cash Flow from Cont. Ops (5) | ||||
(1) 2023 Guidance includes an impact from foreign currency translation of | ||||
(2) Enterprise level revenue is presented net of intersegment transaction eliminations | ||||
(3) 2023 Guidance includes an impact from foreign currency translation of ( | ||||
(4) 2023 Guidance includes an impact from foreign currency translation of | ||||
(5) Free Cash Flow from continuing operations excluding spin-related items |
Use of Adjusted Measures
The company has provided in this press release and accompanying tables "adjusted" financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP, including adjusted net income, adjusted EPS (or adjusted net income per share), adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, free cash flow, and certain segment information. The company believes these adjusted measures are useful to investors as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, GAAP measures, in evaluating the company's operational performance. The company further believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors in evaluating operating results and trends, and growth and shareholder returns, as well as in comparing the company's financial results with the financial results of other companies. However, the company notes that these adjusted measures may be different from and not directly comparable to the measures presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures and an identification of the components that comprise "special items" used for certain adjusted financial information are included in the tables accompanying this press release.
The company today is providing an investor relations presentation with additional information on its business and operations, which is available in the investor relations section of the company's website at www.Labcorp.com. Analysts and investors are directed to the website to review this supplemental information.
A conference call discussing Labcorp's quarterly results will be held today at 9:00 a.m. ET and is available by registering at this link, which will provide a dial-in number and unique PIN to access the call. It is recommended that participants join 10 minutes prior to the start of the call, although participants may register and join at any time during the call. A live webcast of Labcorp's quarterly conference call on July 27, 2023, will be available at the Labcorp Investor Relations website beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. This webcast will be archived and accessible through July 13, 2024.
About Labcorp
Labcorp (NYSE: LH) is a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. We provide insights and advance science to improve health and improve lives through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities. The company's more than 60,000 employees serve clients in over 100 countries, worked on over
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to (i) the estimated 2023 guidance and related assumptions, (ii) the recently completed spin-off of the company's Clinical Development and Commercialization Services business, now Fortrea Holdings Inc., including statements regarding the expected benefits from the spin-off and the company's ability to realize such benefits, the tax treatment of the spin-off, and opportunities for future growth resulting from the spin-off; (iii) the impact of various factors on operating and financial results, including the projected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's businesses, operating results, cash flows and/or financial condition, as well as general economic and market conditions, (iv) the company's responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, (v) future business strategies, (vi) expected savings and synergies (including from the LaunchPad initiative and from acquisitions and other transactions), and (vii) opportunities for future growth.
Each of the forward-looking statements is subject to change based on various important factors, many of which are beyond the company's control, including without limitation, (i) the failure to receive tax-free treatment with respect to the spin-off for
The company has no obligation to provide any updates to these forward-looking statements even if its expectations change. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Further information on potential factors, risks and uncertainties that could affect operating and financial results is included in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Forms 10-Q, including in each case under the heading RISK FACTORS, and in the company's other filings with the SEC. The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with a review of the company's filings with the SEC including the information in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent Forms 10-Q, under the heading "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS".
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Revenues | $ 3,033.7 | $ 2,923.0 | $ 6,071.5 | $ 6,067.5 | ||||
Cost of revenues | 2,191.5 | 1,980.5 | 4,379.2 | 4,042.9 | ||||
Gross profit | 842.2 | 942.5 | 1,692.3 | 2,024.6 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 505.8 | 432.4 | 963.0 | 854.4 | ||||
Amortization of intangibles and other assets | 51.5 | 49.8 | 104.9 | 100.0 | ||||
Goodwill and other asset impairments | 2.8 | — | 5.0 | 1.2 | ||||
Restructuring and other charges | 15.8 | 31.5 | 23.3 | 35.0 | ||||
Operating income | 266.3 | 428.8 | 596.1 | 1,034.0 | ||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Interest expense | (49.8) | (42.3) | (100.5) | (84.4) | ||||
Equity method income, net | 0.9 | 1.4 | (1.2) | 4.8 | ||||
Investment income | 4.5 | 1.7 | 6.7 | 2.5 | ||||
Other, net | (16.9) | (29.5) | (23.8) | (45.2) | ||||
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes | 205.0 | 360.1 | 477.3 | 911.7 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 49.8 | 92.1 | 113.7 | 222.6 | ||||
Earnings from continuing operations | 155.2 | 268.0 | 363.6 | 689.1 | ||||
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax | 33.9 | 90.9 | 38.8 | 161.9 | ||||
Net earnings | 189.1 | 358.9 | 402.4 | 851.0 | ||||
Less: Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling | (0.2) | (0.3) | (0.6) | (0.8) | ||||
Net earnings attributable to Laboratory Corporation of America | $ 188.9 | $ 358.6 | $ 401.8 | $ 850.2 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share: | ||||||||
Basic earnings per common share continuing operations | $ 1.75 | $ 2.90 | $ 4.10 | $ 7.43 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share discontinued | $ 0.39 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.43 | $ 1.74 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share | $ 2.14 | $ 3.89 | $ 4.53 | $ 9.17 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share: | ||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share continuing operations | $ 1.74 | $ 2.89 | $ 4.08 | $ 7.38 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share discontinued operations | $ 0.38 | $ 0.98 | $ 0.43 | $ 1.73 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share | $ 2.12 | $ 3.87 | $ 4.51 | $ 9.11 | ||||
Weighted average basic shares outstanding | 88.4 | 92.3 | 88.6 | 92.7 | ||||
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 89.0 | 92.7 | 89.0 | 93.3 |
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
June 30, | December 31, | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,930.6 | $ 320.6 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 1,904.8 | 1,785.5 | |
Unbilled services | 137.8 | 211.8 | |
Supplies inventory | 487.8 | 470.6 | |
Prepaid expenses and other | 659.9 | 610.4 | |
Current assets of discontinued operations | — | 1,226.1 | |
Total current assets | 5,120.9 | 4,625.0 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,762.1 | 2,794.1 | |
Goodwill, net | 6,169.2 | 6,110.7 | |
Intangible assets, net | 3,154.1 | 3,123.6 | |
Joint venture partnerships and equity method investments | 67.2 | 65.7 | |
Deferred income taxes | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
Other assets, net | 425.8 | 378.4 | |
Long-term assets of discontinued operations | — | 3,051.2 | |
Total assets | $ 17,705.7 | $ 20,155.1 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 713.1 | $ 852.2 | |
Accrued expenses and other | 657.8 | 787.0 | |
Unearned revenue | 349.7 | 310.6 | |
Short-term operating lease liabilities | 154.8 | 163.8 | |
Short-term finance lease liabilities | 6.5 | 6.0 | |
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt | 301.4 | 301.3 | |
Current liabilities of discontinued operations | — | 657.6 | |
Total current liabilities | 2,183.3 | 3,078.5 | |
Long-term debt, less current portion | 5,042.4 | 5,038.8 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 623.5 | 652.9 | |
Financing lease liabilities | 81.7 | 83.6 | |
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities | 564.5 | 543.4 | |
Other liabilities | 418.5 | 401.1 | |
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations | — | 241.3 | |
Total liabilities | 8,913.9 | 10,039.6 | |
Commitments and contingent liabilities | |||
Noncontrolling interest | 19.8 | 18.9 | |
Shareholders' equity: | |||
Common stock, 88.7 and 88.2 shares outstanding at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, | 8.1 | 8.1 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 94.4 | — | |
Retained earnings | 8,823.2 | 10,581.7 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (153.7) | (493.2) | |
Total shareholders' equity | 8,772.0 | 10,096.6 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 17,705.7 | $ 20,155.1 |
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Net earnings | $ 188.9 | $ 358.6 | $ 401.8 | $ 850.2 | |||
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ (33.9) | $ (90.9) | $ (38.8) | $ (161.9) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 142.8 | 136.0 | 285.0 | 272.7 | |||
Stock compensation | 34.4 | 32.6 | 67.3 | 63.7 | |||
Operating lease right-of-use asset expense | 41.2 | 43.7 | 85.1 | 87.6 | |||
Goodwill and other asset impairments | 2.8 | — | 5.0 | 1.2 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 13.9 | (8.7) | 16.2 | (23.9) | |||
Other | (2.7) | 18.1 | 3.1 | 14.5 | |||
Change in assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures): | |||||||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (0.1) | 51.5 | (107.6) | 64.6 | |||
(Increase) decrease in unbilled services | 16.9 | (25.2) | 74.1 | (81.6) | |||
(Increase) decrease in supplies inventory | (19.5) | 1.7 | (16.1) | (35.7) | |||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other | 52.4 | 22.9 | (30.2) | (17.5) | |||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | (117.4) | 117.8 | (160.3) | 112.5 | |||
Increase (decrease) in unearned revenue | (13.8) | 29.5 | 34.8 | 29.6 | |||
Decrease in accrued expenses and other | (25.9) | (139.2) | (209.2) | (271.4) | |||
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities | 280.0 | 548.4 | 410.2 | 904.6 | |||
Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities | 71.4 | 24.1 | 62.4 | 23.9 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 351.4 | 572.5 | 472.6 | 928.5 | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Capital expenditures | (102.6) | (140.2) | (181.5) | (247.4) | |||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.1 | |||
Proceeds from sale or distribution of investments | — | — | — | 0.4 | |||
Proceeds from exit from swaps | — | 3.0 | — | 3.0 | |||
Investments in equity affiliates | (4.3) | (2.5) | (10.4) | (4.7) | |||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (137.1) | (99.8) | (136.9) | (554.9) | |||
Net cash used in continuing investing activities | (243.9) | (239.4) | (328.6) | (802.5) | |||
Net cash used in discontinued investing activities | (9.7) | (3.1) | (24.7) | (13.1) | |||
Net cash used for investing activities | (253.6) | (242.5) | (353.3) | (815.6) | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities | (891.8) | — | 1,420.9 | — | |||
Payments on revolving credit facilities | 891.8 | — | (1,420.9) | — | |||
Net share settlement tax payments from issuance of stock to employees | (18.2) | (10.1) | (38.7) | (37.4) | |||
Net proceeds from issuance of stock to employees | 26.8 | 0.9 | 54.4 | 19.1 | |||
Dividends paid | (64.6) | (66.7) | (129.0) | (66.7) | |||
Purchase of common stock | — | (400.0) | — | (400.0) | |||
Other | (8.1) | (3.8) | (11.4) | (12.4) | |||
Net cash used in continuing financing activities | (64.1) | (479.7) | (124.7) | (497.4) | |||
Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities | 1,609.1 | — | 1,609.1 | — | |||
Net cash used for financing activities | 1,545.0 | (479.7) | 1,484.4 | (497.4) | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 3.3 | (15.0) | 6.3 | (19.4) | |||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | 1,646.1 | (164.7) | 1,610.0 | (403.9) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 393.9 | 1,233.5 | 430.0 | 1,472.7 | |||
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations as of beginning of period | 109.4 | 90.5 | 109.4 | 90.5 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 1,930.6 | $ 978.3 | $ 978.3 |
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
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Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Diagnostics Laboratories | |||||||
Revenues | $ 2,340.8 | $ 2,255.4 | $ 4,723.6 | $ 4,709.5 | |||
Adjusted Operating Income | $ 409.7 | $ 515.6 | $ 851.2 | $ 1,198.7 | |||
Adjusted Operating Margin | 17.5 % | 22.9 % | 18.0 % | 25.5 % | |||
Biopharma Laboratory Services | |||||||
Revenues | $ 699.0 | $ 677.9 | $ 1,360.3 | $ 1,382.1 | |||
Adjusted Operating Income | $ 104.6 | $ 93.0 | $ 178.2 | $ 188.9 | |||
Adjusted Operating Margin | 15.0 % | 13.7 % | 13.1 % | 13.7 % | |||
Consolidated | |||||||
Revenues | $ 3,033.7 | $ 2,923.0 | $ 6,071.5 | $ 6,067.5 | |||
Adjusted Segment Operating Income | $ 514.3 | $ 608.6 | $ 1,029.4 | $ 1,387.6 | |||
Unallocated corporate expense | $ (66.0) | $ (60.8) | $ (133.3) | $ (118.3) | |||
Consolidated Adjusted Operating Income | $ 448.3 | $ 547.8 | $ 896.1 | $ 1,269.3 | |||
Adjusted Operating Margin | 14.8 % | 18.7 % | 14.8 % | 20.9 % |
The consolidated revenue and adjusted segment operating income are presented net of intersegment transaction eliminations and other amounts not used in determining segment performance. Adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin are non-GAAP measures. See the subsequent reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS | ||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Adjusted Operating Income | ||||||||
Operating Income | $ 266.3 | $ 428.8 | $ 596.1 | $ 1,034.0 | ||||
Amortization of intangibles and other assets (a) | 51.5 | 49.8 | 104.9 | 100.0 | ||||
Restructuring and other charges (b) | 15.8 | 31.5 | 23.3 | 35.0 | ||||
Acquisition and disposition-related costs (c) | 12.6 | 8.9 | 28.7 | 20.3 | ||||
Spin off transaction costs (d) | 38.6 | — | 51.7 | — | ||||
COVID-19 related costs (e) | — | 4.3 | — | 13.4 | ||||
Asset impairments (f) | 2.8 | — | 5.0 | — | ||||
— | 0.3 | — | 0.9 | |||||
Other (h) | 14.2 | 4.0 | 16.9 | 21.0 | ||||
CDCS not included in discontinued operations (i) | 46.5 | 20.2 | 69.5 | 44.7 | ||||
Adjusted operating income | $ 448.3 | $ 547.8 | $ 896.1 | $ 1,269.3 | ||||
Adjusted Net Income | ||||||||
Net Income | $ 188.9 | $ 358.6 | $ 401.8 | $ 850.2 | ||||
Impact of adjustments to operating income | 135.5 | 98.8 | 230.5 | 190.6 | ||||
(Gains) / losses on venture fund investments, net (j) | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 5.7 | ||||
Pension settlement (k) | — | — | 7.9 | — | ||||
Other | — | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | ||||
Income tax impact of adjustments (l) | (45.9) | (34.9) | (69.3) | (64.7) | ||||
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax (i) | (33.9) | (90.9) | (38.8) | (161.9) | ||||
CDCS not included in discontinued operations (i) | 57.2 | 39.4 | 74.4 | 69.8 | ||||
Adjusted net income | $ 304.2 | $ 374.7 | $ 611.9 | $ 890.5 | ||||
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 89.0 | 92.7 | 89.0 | 93.3 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share | $ 3.42 | $ 4.04 | $ 6.88 | $ 9.54 |
(a) | Amortization of intangible assets acquired as part of business acquisitions. |
(b) | Restructuring and other charges represent amounts incurred in connection with the elimination of redundant positions and facilities within the organization in connection with our LaunchPad initiatives and acquisitions or dispositions of businesses by the company. |
(c) | Acquisition and disposition-related costs include due-diligence legal and advisory fees, retention bonuses and other integration or disposition related activities. |
(d) | The company incurred various costs to prepare for the spin-off of the Clinical Development and Commercialization Services Business and reorganization of the remaining Labcorp business. |
(e) | Costs related to incremental operating expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
(f) | The company impaired certain technology and intangible assets which are no longer realizable by the business. |
(g) | Due to the |
(h) | Represents various non-operational items including rebranding, strategic review, litigation, LaunchPad system implementation costs, and acquisition purchase accounting adjustments. |
(i) | These adjustments remove the impact of the CDCS business that was distributed to Labcorp shareholders as part of a tax-free spin on June 30, 2023. |
(j) | The company makes investments in companies or investment funds developing promising technology related to its operations. The company recorded net gains and losses related to several distributions from venture funds, increases in the market value of investments, and impairments of other investments due to the underlying performance of the investments. |
(k) | The company incurred a charge related to the US pension plan due to settlement of certain obligations to retired employees. |
(l) | Income tax impact of adjustments calculated based on the tax rate applicable to each item. |
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