Patterson Companies Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Operating Results

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Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) reported a 1.0% increase in net sales to $1.62 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The company delivered GAAP earnings of $0.52 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $0.59 per diluted share. They returned $148.8 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Patterson revised its fiscal 2024 guidance to $1.99 to $2.04 per diluted share for GAAP earnings and $2.30 to $2.35 per diluted share for adjusted earnings.

Positive

• Net sales increased by 1.0% year-over-year to $1.62 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
• Internal sales rose by 0.3% year-over-year, driven by a 6.3% growth in dental consumables.
• GAAP earnings were $0.52 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings were $0.59 per diluted share in the third quarter.
• The company returned $148.8 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
• Patterson revised its fiscal 2024 guidance to $1.99 to $2.04 per diluted share for GAAP earnings and $2.30 to $2.35 per diluted share for adjusted earnings.

Negative

• Reported and adjusted net income decreased year-over-year due to lower sales of dental equipment and increased operating expenses.
• Internal sales in the Animal Health segment decreased by 1.5% year-over-year.
• Reported net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc. decreased to $47.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Analyzing Patterson Companies, Inc.'s fiscal 2024 third quarter results reveals a modest increase in net sales by 1.0 percent to $1.62 billion, which is a marginal growth and could be seen as a sign of stability rather than significant expansion. The internal sales growth of 0.3 percent year-over-year, driven mainly by dental consumables, is noteworthy especially considering the 7.2 percent growth excluding certain infection control products. This indicates a strong performance in the dental consumables sector, which may be attributed to increased demand or improved market penetration.

However, the company's downward revision of its fiscal 2024 GAAP earnings guidance to $1.99 to $2.04 per diluted share and adjusted earnings to $2.30 to $2.35 per diluted share may raise concerns among investors about future profitability. This revision, along with reported decreases in net income both on a GAAP and adjusted basis, could signal operational challenges or market headwinds, particularly in the dental equipment market which saw a sales decline. Despite this, the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, to the tune of nearly $150 million in the third quarter, may provide some reassurance about the company's financial health and management's confidence in its long-term strategy.

Market Research Analyst

The performance of Patterson Companies within the dental and animal health markets provides insights into broader industry trends. The dental sector's growth in consumables is promising and aligns with global dental market trends that show a steady increase in demand for these products. However, the decrease in equipment sales could reflect a saturation in the market or a shift in customer preferences towards less expensive or alternative solutions.

Within the Animal Health segment, the decrease in internal sales, particularly in the companion animal business, could suggest a competitive market or a change in consumer spending habits. The significant increase in value-added services, however, points to a strategic shift towards service-oriented offerings, which may be a response to the market's evolution and could potentially open new revenue streams.

Overall, Patterson Companies' results and guidance adjustments may indicate that while the company is experiencing growth in certain areas, it is also facing challenges that could affect its performance. These challenges may include inflationary pressures, higher interest rates and a potential economic slowdown, all of which are factors that investors and stakeholders should consider when evaluating the company's prospects.

Economist

From an economic perspective, Patterson Companies' financial results are reflective of the current economic climate marked by inflationary trends and rising interest rates. The company's guidance takes into account the macroeconomic uncertainties and the potential impact of these on the North American and international markets. The resilience in consumables suggests a degree of inelastic demand, which is often the case with healthcare-related products. However, the decline in equipment sales might be an early indicator of reduced capital spending by businesses in anticipation of an economic downturn.

The strategic emphasis on value-added services could be a move to diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on equipment sales, which may be more volatile in uncertain economic conditions. The company's ability to generate free cash flow, improved by $11.9 million from the previous year, is a positive sign of operational efficiency and could provide a buffer against short-term financial pressures.

Investors would do well to monitor Patterson Companies' performance in relation to economic indicators and market trends, as the company's sectors are often directly affected by changes in consumer and business spending patterns.

• Third quarter reported net sales increased 1.0 percent year-over-year to $1.62 billion.
• Internal sales increased 0.3 percent year-over-year, driven by dental consumables growth of 6.3 percent; excluding certain infection control products, internal sales of dental consumables increased 7.2 percent year-over-year.
• Delivered third quarter GAAP earnings of $0.52 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $0.59 per diluted share.
• Returned $148.8 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
• Revises fiscal 2024 GAAP earnings guidance to $1.99 to $2.04 per diluted share and adjusted earnings¹ guidance to $2.30 to $2.35 per diluted share.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) today reported operating results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter ended January 27, 2024.

“Patterson navigated a dynamic environment during our fiscal third quarter to deliver sales growth and gross margin expansion,” said Don Zurbay, President and CEO of Patterson Companies. “Our dental consumables and production animal businesses both continued to generate above-market sales growth, demonstrating the deep, differentiated value proposition we provide customers across the markets we serve.

“We have revised our guidance to reflect current expectations for the fourth quarter, including continued headwinds in the dental equipment market. During the fiscal third quarter, we remained focused on enhancing our long-term performance, including strategic investments in our capabilities and additional actions to enhance profitability. Our continued commitment to return capital to shareholders – including nearly $150 million during the fiscal third quarter – further underscores our confidence in the resilience of our end markets and Patterson’s value creation potential.”

Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

Consolidated net sales were $1.62 billion (see attached Sales Summary for further details), an increase of 1.0 percent compared to the same period last year. Internal sales, which are adjusted for the effects of currency translation, contributions from recent acquisitions and the net impact of an interest rate swap, increased 0.3 percent over the prior year period.

Reported net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc. for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $47.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared to $53.9 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted net income¹ attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc., which excludes deal amortization, totaled $55.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to $61.1 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The year-over-year decrease in reported and adjusted net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc. in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was primarily due to lower sales of dental equipment and increased operating expenses compared to the prior year period.

Patterson Dental

Reported net sales in the Dental segment for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 were $637.1 million. Internal sales increased 2.5 percent compared to the fiscal 2023 third quarter. Internal sales of consumables increased 6.3 percent year-over-year. Excluding the deflationary impact of certain infection control products, internal sales of consumables increased 7.2 percent year-over-year. Compared to the prior year period, internal sales of equipment decreased 2.4 percent and internal sales of value-added services decreased 0.2 percent.

Patterson Animal Health

Reported net sales in the Animal Health segment for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 were $967.3 million. Internal sales decreased 1.5 percent year-over-year as positive growth in the production animal business was more than offset by reduced sales in the companion animal business. Within the Animal Health segment, internal sales of consumables decreased 2.0 percent, internal sales of equipment decreased 5.9 percent and internal sales of value-added services increased 44.2 percent.

Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation

During the first nine months of fiscal 2024, Patterson Companies used $719.8 million of cash from operating activities and collected deferred purchase price receivables of $770.3 million, generating $50.5 million in cash, compared to generating $29.8 million in the prior year period. Free cash flow¹ (see definition below and attached free cash flow table) during the first nine months of fiscal 2024 improved by $11.9 million compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2023 due to a decreased level of working capital during the first nine months of fiscal 2024.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2024, Patterson declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share, returning $24.7 million in cash dividends to shareholders. Also, under an existing share repurchase authorization, the company repurchased approximately $124.1 million of shares during the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Through the first nine months of fiscal 2024, Patterson Companies returned $289.6 million to shareholders in the form of cash dividends and share repurchases. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024, Patterson had approximately $195 million of share repurchase authority remaining on its current share repurchase authorization.

Year-to-Date Results

Consolidated reported net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 totaled $4.85 billion, a 2.0 percent year-over-year increase. Internal sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2024, which are adjusted for the effects of currency translation, contributions from recent acquisitions and the net impact of an interest rate swap, increased 1.2 percent year-over-year. Through the first nine months of fiscal 2024, Dental segment internal sales increased 1.4 percent, including a 4.6 percent increase in consumables, a 4.7 percent decline in equipment and a 2.9 percent increase in value-added services. Through the first nine months of fiscal 2024, Animal Health segment internal sales increased 0.8 percent, including 0.3 percent growth in consumables, a 3.0 percent decline in equipment and a 59.5 percent increase in value-added services.

Reported net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc. was $118.9 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, compared to $132.6 million, or $1.35 per diluted share in last year's period. Adjusted net income¹ attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc., which excludes deal amortization, totaled $140.9 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, compared to $154.0 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, in the year-ago period.

Fiscal 2024 Guidance

Patterson Companies today revised its fiscal 2024 earnings guidance, which is provided on both a GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted¹ basis:

• GAAP earnings are expected to be in the range of $1.99 to $2.04 per diluted share.
• Non-GAAP adjusted earnings¹ are expected to be in the range of $2.30 to $2.35 per diluted share.
• Our non-GAAP adjusted earnings¹ guidance excludes the after-tax impact of:
  - Deal amortization expenses of approximately $29.3 million ($0.31 per diluted share).

Our guidance reflects the strength of our business and competitive positioning, as well as our expectations for the North American and international end markets in which we operate, which we expect to be affected by the ongoing challenges of inflationary trends and higher interest rates and additional slow-down in the broader economy. Beyond macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, our guidance further assumes that there are no material adverse developments associated with wide-spread public health concerns.

¹Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The term “internal sales” used in this release represents net sales adjusted for the effects of currency translation, contributions from recent acquisitions and the net impact of an interest rate swap. Foreign currency impact represents the difference in results that is attributable to fluctuations in currency exchange rates the company uses to convert results for all foreign entities where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar. The company calculates the impact as the difference between the current period results translated using the current period currency exchange rates and using the comparable prior period’s currency exchange rates. The company believes the disclosure of net sales excluding the impact of foreign currency, an interest rate swap and recent acquisitions provides useful supplementary information to investors in light of fluctuations in these variables that are independent of our period-over-period performance.

The term “free cash flow” used in this release is defined as net cash used in operating activities less capital expenditures plus the collection of deferred purchase price receivables.

The Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Measures table appearing behind the accompanying financial information is provided to adjust reported GAAP measures, namely net sales, gross profit, operating expenses, operating income, other income (expense), net, income before taxes, income tax expense, net income, net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc., and diluted earnings per share attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc. for the impact of deal amortization and an interest rate swap along with any related tax effects of these items.

• Deal amortization represents non-cash intangible amortization expense, primarily related to the acquisition of Animal Health International.

• Interest rate swap -- Our customer financing net sales include the impact of changes in interest rates on deferred purchase price receivables, as the average interest rate in our contract portfolio may not fluctuate at the same rate as interest rate markets, resulting in an increase or reduction of gain on contract sales.
  
  We enter into an interest rate swap to hedge a portion of the related interest rate risk. These agreements do not qualify for hedge accounting, and the gains or losses on an interest rate swap are reported in other income and expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operation and other comprehensive income.
  
  We present a non-GAAP adjustment to reclassify the mark-to-market adjustment on the interest rate swap from other income (expense) to net sales to align the swap impact with the impact on customer financing net sales. We believe adjusted net sales, adjusted gross profit and adjusted operating income, which include the gains and losses on the interest rate swap, provides additional comparability from period to period because they present the impact of interest rate fluctuations, net of the mark-to-market swap adjustment, within adjusted net sales. We note the net impact of interest rate fluctuations has a minimal impact on net income.

Management believes that these non-GAAP measures may provide a helpful representation of the company’s performance and enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented solely for informational and comparative purposes and should not be regarded as a replacement for corresponding, similarly captioned, GAAP measures.

Third Quarter Conference Call and Replay

Patterson Companies’ fiscal 2024 third quarter conference call will start at 8:30 a.m. Eastern today. Investors can listen to a live webcast of the conference call at www.pattersoncompanies.com. The conference call will be archived on the Patterson Companies website. A replay of the fiscal 2024 third quarter conference call can be heard for one week at 1-800-770-2030 and by providing the Conference ID 67281 when prompted.

About Patterson Companies Inc.

Patterson Companies Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) connects dental and animal health customers in North America and the U.K. to the latest products, technologies, services and innovative business solutions that enable operational and professional success. Our comprehensive portfolio, distribution network and supply chain is equaled only by our dedicated, knowledgeable people who deliver unrivalled expertise and unmatched customer service and support.

Learn more: pattersoncompanies.com

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Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

Any number of factors could affect our actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: wide-spread public health concerns as we experienced, and may continue to experience, with the COVID-19 pandemic; our dependence on suppliers to manufacture and supply substantially all of the products we sell; potential disruption of distribution capabilities, including service issues with third-party shippers; our dependence on relationships with sales representatives and service technicians to retain customers and develop business; adverse changes in supplier rebates or other purchasing incentives; risks of selling private label products, including the risk of adversely affecting our relationships with suppliers; the risk of technological and market obsolescence for the products we sell; the risk of failing to innovate and develop new and enhanced software and e-services products; our dependence on positive perceptions of Patterson’s reputation; risks associated with illicit human use of pharmaceutical products we distribute; risks inherent in acquiring and disposing of assets or other businesses and risks inherent in integrating acquired businesses; turnover or loss of key personnel or highly skilled employees; risks associated with information systems, software products and cyber-security attacks; risks related to climate change; our ability to comply with restrictive covenants and other limits in our credit agreement; the risk that our governing documents and Minnesota law may discourage takeovers and business combinations; the effects of the highly competitive dental and animal health supply markets in which we compete; the effects of consolidation within the dental and animal health supply markets; exposure to the risks of the animal production business, including changing consumer demand, the cyclical livestock market, weather conditions, the availability of natural resources and other factors outside our control, and the risks of the companion animal business, including the possibility of disease adversely affecting the pet population; exposure to the risks of the health care industry, including changes in demand due to political, economic and regulatory influences and other factors outside our control; increases in over-the-counter sales and e-commerce options; risks from the formation or expansion of GPOs, provider networks and buying groups that may place us at a competitive disadvantage; risks of litigation and government inquiries and investigations, including the diversion of management’s attention, the cost of defending against such actions, the possibility of damage awards or settlements, fines or penalties, or equitable remedies (including but not limited to the revocation of or non-renewal of licenses) and inherent uncertainty; failure to comply with health care fraud or other laws and regulations; change and uncertainty in the health care industry; failure to comply with existing or future U.S. or foreign laws and regulations including those governing the distribution of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances; failure to comply with evolving data privacy laws and regulations; tax legislation; risks inherent in international operations, including currency fluctuations; and uncertain macro-economic conditions, including inflationary pressures.

The order in which these factors appear should not be construed to indicate their relative importance or priority. We caution that these factors may not be exhaustive, accordingly, any forward-looking statements contained herein should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results.

You should carefully consider these and other relevant factors, including those risk factors in Part I, Item 1A, (“Risk Factors”) in our most recent Form 10-K and information which may be contained in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, when reviewing any forward-looking statement.

Investors should understand it is impossible to predict or identify all such factors or risks. As such, you should not consider the foregoing list, or the risks identified in our SEC filings, to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	January 27, 2024				January 28, 2023				January 27, 2024				January 28, 2023
Net sales	$	1,616,095			$	1,600,850			$	4,845,612			$	4,750,319
Gross profit		351,006				342,962				1,009,087				983,184
Operating expenses		280,994				267,040				843,950				812,323
Operating income		70,012				75,922				165,137				170,861
Other income (expense):
Other income, net		3,653				3,096				22,650				23,079
Interest expense		(11,725	)			(9,731	)			(31,879	)			(22,838	)
Income before taxes		61,940				69,287				155,908				171,102
Income tax expense		14,347				15,440				37,330				39,346
Net income		47,593				53,847				118,578				131,756
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(110	)			(82	)			(317	)			(836	)
Net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.	$	47,703			$	53,929			$	118,895			$	132,592
Earnings per share attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.:
Basic	$	0.52			$	0.55			$	1.26			$	1.37
Diluted	$	0.52			$	0.55			$	1.26			$	1.35
Weighted average shares:
Basic		92,009				97,327				94,088				96,957
Diluted		92,519				97,977				94,704				97,881
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.26			$	0.26			$	0.78			$	0.78

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	January 27, 2024			April 29, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	123,998		$	159,669
Receivables, net		484,530			477,384
Inventory		902,733			795,072
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		321,302			351,011
Total current assets		1,832,563			1,783,136
Property and equipment, net		226,013			212,283
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		108,506			92,956
Goodwill and identifiable intangibles, net		359,593			388,293
Investments		164,459			160,022
Long-term receivables, net and other		248,815			242,456
Total assets	$	2,939,949		$	2,879,146
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	683,300		$	724,993
Other accrued liabilities		234,151			250,949
Operating lease liabilities		31,137			28,390
Current maturities of long-term debt		4,125			36,000
Borrowings on revolving credit		331,000			45,000
Total current liabilities		1,283,713			1,085,332
Long-term debt		448,219			451,231
Non-current operating lease liabilities		80,499			67,376
Other non-current liabilities		155,353			156,672
Total liabilities		1,967,784			1,760,611
Stockholders' equity		972,165			1,118,535
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,939,949		$	2,879,146

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended
	January 27, 2024				January 28, 2023
Operating activities:
Net income	$	118,578			$	131,756
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		65,198				62,298
Non-cash employee compensation		15,395				11,349
Non-cash losses (gains) and other, net		4,120				7,227
Change in assets and liabilities:
Receivables		(744,275	)			(729,039	)
Inventory		(106,328	)			(155,184	)
Accounts payable		(43,533	)			20,947
Accrued liabilities		(14,510	)			(40,909	)
Other changes from operating activities, net		(14,494	)			(36,642	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(719,849	)			(728,197	)
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment and software		(51,196	)			(42,442	)
Collection of deferred purchase price receivables		770,319				758,001
Payments related to acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(1,108	)			(33,257	)
Payments related to investments		—				(15,000	)
Net cash provided by investing activities		718,015				667,302
Financing activities:
Dividends paid		(75,021	)			(75,954	)
Repurchases of common stock		(214,587	)			(15,000	)
Payments on long-term debt		(35,250	)			—
Draw on revolving credit		286,000				146,000
Other financing activities		4,767				12,866
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(34,091	)			67,912
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		254				(1,741	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(35,671	)			5,276
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		159,669				142,014
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	123,998			$	147,290

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
SALES SUMMARY
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
	January 27, 2024			January 28, 2023			Total Sales Growth			Foreign Exchange Impact			Net Interest Rate Swap			Acquisition Impact			Internal Sales Growth
Three Months Ended
Consolidated net sales
Consumable	$	1,262,290		$	1,250,859		0.9	%		0.6	%		—	%		0.1	%		0.2	%
Equipment		245,262			252,671		(2.9	)		—			—			—			(2.9	)
Value-added services and other		108,543			97,320		11.5			0.4			(1.7	)		3.4			9.4
Total	$	1,616,095		$	1,600,850		1.0	%		0.5	%		(0.1	)%		0.3	%		0.3	%
Dental
Consumable	$	350,953		$	330,199		6.3	%		—	%		—	%		—	%		6.3	%
Equipment		211,352			216,642		(2.4	)		—			—			—			(2.4	)
Value-added services and other		74,832			74,955		(0.2	)		—			—			—			(0.2	)
Total	$	637,137		$	621,796		2.5	%		—	%		—	%		—	%		2.5	%
Animal Health
Consumable	$	911,337		$	920,660		(1.0	)%		0.8	%		—	%		0.2	%		(2.0	)%
Equipment		33,910			36,029		(5.9	)		—			—			—			(5.9	)
Value-added services and other		22,030			12,689		73.6			3.0			—			26.4			44.2
Total	$	967,277		$	969,378		(0.2	)%		0.8	%		—	%		0.5	%		(1.5	)%
Corporate
Value-added services and other	$	11,681		$	9,676		20.7	%		—	%		(16.8	)%		—	%		37.5	%
Total	$	11,681		$	9,676		20.7	%		—	%		(16.8	)%		—	%		37.5	%

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
SALES SUMMARY
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
	January 27, 2024			January 28, 2023			Total Sales Growth			Foreign Exchange Impact			Net Interest Rate Swap			Acquisition Impact			Internal Sales Growth
Nine Months Ended
Consolidated net sales
Consumable	$	3,897,378		$	3,813,884		2.2	%		0.6	%		—	%		0.2	%		1.4	%
Equipment		639,526			670,502		(4.6	)		(0.1	)		—			—			(4.5	)
Value-added services and other		308,708			265,933		16.1			0.4			(1.2	)		5.2			11.7
Total	$	4,845,612		$	4,750,319		2.0	%		0.5	%		(0.1	)%		0.4	%		1.2	%
Dental
Consumable	$	1,049,492		$	1,005,528		4.4	%		(0.2	)%		—	%		—	%		4.6	%
Equipment		549,028			577,158		(4.9	)		(0.2	)		—			—			(4.7	)
Value-added services and other		232,298			225,950		2.8			(0.1	)		—			—			2.9
Total	$	1,830,818		$	1,808,636		1.2	%		(0.2	)%		—	%		—	%		1.4	%
Animal Health
Consumable	$	2,847,886		$	2,808,356		1.4	%		0.9	%		—	%		0.2	%		0.3	%
Equipment		90,498			93,344		(3.0	)		—			—			—			(3.0	)
Value-added services and other		64,505			31,044		107.8			4.0			—			44.3			59.5
Total	$	3,002,889		$	2,932,744		2.4	%		0.9	%		—	%		0.7	%		0.8	%
Corporate
Value-added services and other	$	11,905		$	8,939		33.2	%		—	%		(35.7	)%		—	%		68.9	%
Total	$	11,905		$	8,939		33.2	%		—	%		(35.7	)%		—	%		68.9	%

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	January 27, 2024				January 28, 2023				January 27, 2024				January 28, 2023
Operating income (loss)
Dental	$	53,630			$	60,302			$	147,577			$	158,147
Animal Health		32,104				30,197				88,143				80,372
Corporate		(15,722	)			(14,577	)			(70,583	)			(67,658	)
Total	$	70,012			$	75,922			$	165,137			$	170,861

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended January 27, 2024		GAAP				Deal amortization				Interest rate swap				Non-GAAP
Net sales		$	1,616,095			$	—			$	(3,474	)		$	1,612,621
Gross profit			351,006				—				(3,474	)			347,532
Operating expenses			280,994				(9,630	)			—				271,364
Operating income			70,012				9,630				(3,474	)			76,168
Other income (expense), net			(8,072	)			—				3,474				(4,598	)
Income before taxes			61,940				9,630				—				71,570
Income tax expense			14,347				2,304				—				16,651
Net income			47,593				7,326				—				54,919
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(110	)			—				—				(110	)
Net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.		$	47,703			$	7,326			$	—			$	55,029
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.*		$	0.52			$	0.08			$	—			$	0.59
Gross margin			21.7	%											21.6	%
Operating margin			4.3	%											4.7	%
Effective tax rate			23.2	%											23.3	%
For the three months ended January 28, 2023		GAAP				Deal amortization				Interest rate swap				Non-GAAP
Net sales		$	1,600,850			$	—			$	(1,849	)		$	1,599,001
Gross profit			342,962				—				(1,849	)			341,113
Operating expenses			267,040				(9,482	)			—				257,558
Operating income			75,922				9,482				(1,849	)			83,555
Other income (expense), net			(6,635	)			—				1,849				(4,786	)
Income before taxes			69,287				9,482				—				78,769
Income tax expense			15,440				2,272				—				17,712
Net income			53,847				7,210				—				61,057
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(82	)			—				—				(82	)
Net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.		$	53,929			$	7,210			$	—			$	61,139
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.*		$	0.55			$	0.07			$	—			$	0.62
Gross margin			21.4	%											21.3	%
Operating margin			4.7	%											5.2	%
Effective tax rate			22.3	%											22.5	%
* May not sum due to rounding

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the nine months ended January 27, 2024		GAAP				Deal amortization				Interest rate swap				Non-GAAP
Net sales		$	4,845,612			$	—			$	6,087			$	4,851,699
Gross profit			1,009,087				—				6,087				1,015,174
Operating expenses			843,950				(28,884	)			—				815,066
Operating income			165,137				28,884				6,087				200,108
Other income (expense), net			(9,229	)			—				(6,087	)			(15,316	)
Income before taxes			155,908				28,884				—				184,792
Income tax expense			37,330				6,913				—				44,243
Net income			118,578				21,971				—				140,549
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(317	)			—				—				(317	)
Net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.		$	118,895			$	21,971			$	—			$	140,866
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.*		$	1.26			$	0.23			$	—			$	1.49
Gross margin			20.8	%											20.9	%
Operating margin			3.4	%											4.1	%
Effective tax rate			23.9	%											23.9	%
For the nine months ended January 28, 2023		GAAP				Deal amortization				Interest rate swap				Non-GAAP
Net sales		$	4,750,319			$	—			$	9,275			$	4,759,594
Gross profit			983,184				—				9,275				992,459
Operating expenses			812,323				(28,160	)			—				784,163
Operating income			170,861				28,160				9,275				208,296
Other income (expense), net			241				—				(9,275	)			(9,034	)
Income before taxes			171,102				28,160				—				199,262
Income tax expense			39,346				6,746				—				46,092
Net income			131,756				21,414				—				153,170
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(836	)			—				—				(836	)
Net income attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.		$	132,592			$	21,414			$	—			$	154,006
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Patterson Companies, Inc.*		$	1.35			$	0.22			$	—			$	1.57
Gross margin			20.7	%											20.9	%
Operating margin			3.6	%											4.4	%
Effective tax rate			23.0	%											23.1	%
* May not sum due to rounding

PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
FREE CASH FLOW
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended
	January 27, 2024				January 28, 2023
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(719,849	)		$	(728,197	)
Additions to property and equipment and software		(51,196	)			(42,442	)
Collection of deferred purchase price receivables		770,319				758,001
Free cash flow	$	(726	)		$	(12,638	)

 

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INVESTOR John M. Wright, Investor Relations

COMPANY: Patterson Companies Inc.

TEL: 651.686.1364

EMAIL: investor.relations@pattersoncompanies.com

MEDIA: Patterson Corporate Communications

COMPANY: Patterson Companies Inc.

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FAQ

What was Patterson Companies' net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2024?

Patterson Companies reported net sales of $1.62 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

What were the GAAP earnings per diluted share in the third quarter?

The GAAP earnings were $0.52 per diluted share in the third quarter.

How much did Patterson Companies return to shareholders in the third quarter?

Patterson Companies returned $148.8 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the third quarter.

What is Patterson Companies' revised fiscal 2024 guidance for adjusted earnings?

Patterson Companies revised its fiscal 2024 guidance to $2.30 to $2.35 per diluted share for adjusted earnings.