November 4, 2024
- Reports Revenue of $2.4 Billion, Growing 11%, and Net Income of $682 Million, or $1.50 per Diluted Share, Increasing 14% and 16%, Respectively, on a Reported Basis for Third Quarter 2024
- Delivers 14% Operational Growth in Revenue and 15% Operational Growth in Adjusted Net Income for Third Quarter 2024
- Reports Adjusted Net Income of $716 Million, or Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.58, for Third Quarter 2024
- Raises Full Year 2024 Revenue Guidance to $9.200 – $9.300 Billion, Representing Operational Revenue Growth of 10% to 11%, with Diluted EPS on an Adjusted Basis of $5.86 to $5.92
- Updates Full Year Operational Growth in Adjusted Net Income to 13.5% to 14.5%
PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and raised its full year 2024 guidance for revenue and adjusted EPS.
The company reported revenue of $2.4 billion for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 11% compared with the third quarter of 2023. On an operational 1 basis, revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased 14% compared with the third quarter of 2023. Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $682 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, an increase of 14% and 16%, respectively, on a reported basis.
Adjusted net income 2 for the third quarter of 2024 was $716 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, an increase of 14% and 16%, respectively, on a reported basis, and an increase of 15% and 17%, respectively, on an operational basis. Adjusted net income for the third quarter of 2024 excludes the net impact of $34 million for purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition and divestiture-related costs and certain significant items.
EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY
“Building on the strong momentum from the first half of the year, we are proud to have delivered another excellent quarter, fueled by our diverse, durable, and science-driven portfolio and our customer obsession that underscore our market leadership,” said Kristin Peck, Chief Executive Officer of Zoetis. “We achieved 15% revenue growth in the U.S. and 13% operational revenue growth internationally, with both our companion animal and livestock portfolios seeing impressive global operational growth, 15% and 11%, respectively. Our track record of above-market growth speaks to our relentless focus on innovation and execution and the dedication and commitment of our colleagues.”
QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
Zoetis organizes and manages its commercial operations across two segments: United States (U.S.) and International. Within these segments, the company delivers a diverse portfolio of products for companion animals and livestock, tailored to local trends and customer needs. In the third quarter of 2024:
- Revenue in the U.S. segment was $1.3 billion, an increase of 15% compared with the third quarter of 2023. Sales of companion animal products increased 18%, driven by the company’s monoclonal antibody (mAb) products for osteoarthritis (OA) pain, Librela ® for dogs and Solensia ® for cats. Also contributing to growth in the quarter was Simparica Trio ® , the company’s flea, tick and heartworm combination product, as well as the company’s key dermatology portfolio, including Apoquel ® and Cytopoint ® . Sales of livestock products increased 5% in the quarter. Growth in cattle products was driven primarily by volume, due to improved supply of ceftiofur.
- Revenue in the International segment was $1.0 billion, reflecting a 7% increase on a reported basis and an increase of 13% operationally compared with the third quarter of 2023. Sales of companion animal products grew 7% on a reported basis and 11% operationally, driven by Simparica ® and Simparica Trio, key dermatology products, Apoquel and Cytopoint, and OA pain products, Librela for dogs and Solensia for cats. Sales of livestock products grew 7% on a reported basis and 15% operationally. Growth of the company’s cattle and poultry products was driven largely by price increases across the broader international segment, as well as the timing of certain customer purchases. Sales of fish products grew due to increased demand for vaccines in Norway.
INVESTMENTS IN GROWTH
Zoetis continues to advance innovation and care for animals across the globe. Since its last quarterly earnings announcement, the company received approval in China for Apoquel ® Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablet) for the control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs. Previously approved in the U.S., EU, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Japan and other international markets, Apoquel Chewable is the first and only chewable treatment for the control of allergic itch and inflammation in dogs. Revolution ® Plus (selamectin/sarolaner), a topical combination product that treats ticks, fleas, ear mites, lice and gastrointestinal worms and prevents heartworm disease in cats, received approval in the EU for an additional claim related to efficacy against notoedres mange. In Australia, Revolution Plus received approval for an additional claim related to flea tapeworm prevention by controlling fleas.
In livestock, the company gained approval in Australia, its third largest market by revenue in 2023, for an additional claim for the use of Valcor ™ (Dectomax V ® , doramectin and levamisole injection) in sheep, an endectocide to treat and control internal and external parasites in sheep and cattle. Fostera ® Gold PCV , a vaccine for pigs that offers the longest-lasting combined protection against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), gained approval in Mexico for a claim related to breeding herd safety. Poulvac Maternavac ® 4 , a vaccine for poultry that provides protection from standard and variant infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV), Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis Mass type, and malabsorption due to Reovirus, also received approval in Mexico. In Canada, Synovex ® Primer ™ , a new growth-promoting implant, received approval for growing beef steers and heifers fed in confinement and in the backgrounder phase.
In September, Zoetis expanded its India Capability Center in Hyderabad, India. The Center will play a crucial role in driving the company’s digital transformation and improving efficiencies to support sustainable growth by insourcing critical technology roles, allowing Zoetis to advance its vision to shape the future of animal care.
Zoetis Completes Sale of Medicated Feed Additive Portfolio to Phibro Animal Health
On Thursday, October 31, Zoetis completed the divestiture of its medicated feed additive (MFA) product portfolio, certain water-soluble products and related assets to Phibro Animal Health. This transaction demonstrates Zoetis’ disciplined capital allocation strategy to focus its investments on areas with the highest growth potential that are aligned to its core capabilities, including vaccine, biologic and genetic programs in livestock.
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
Zoetis is raising its full year 2024 guidance for revenue and adjusted EPS due to the company’s strong first three quarters and the underlying strength in companion animal.
- Revenue between $9.200 billion to $9.300 billion (operational growth of 10% to 11%)
- Reported net income between $2.435 billion to $2.450 billion
- Adjusted net income between $2.670 billion to $2.695 billion (operational growth of 13.5% to 14.5%)
- Reported diluted EPS of $5.33 to $5.39
- Adjusted diluted EPS between $5.86 to $5.92
This guidance reflects foreign exchange rates as of mid-October. Additional details on guidance are included in the financial tables and will be discussed on the company’s conference call this morning.
WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
Zoetis will host a webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) today, during which company executives will review third quarter 2024 results, discuss financial guidance and respond to questions from financial analysts. Investors and the public may access the live webcast and corresponding slides by visiting the Zoetis website at http://investor.zoetis.com/events-presentations. A replay of the webcast will be archived and made available on November 4, 2024.
About Zoetis
As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock farmers and ranchers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of $8.5 billion in 2023 with approximately 14,100 employees. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.
1 Operational results (a non-GAAP financial measure) is defined as results excluding the impact of foreign exchange.
2 Adjusted net income and its components and adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP financial measures) are defined as reported net income and reported diluted earnings per share, excluding purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition and divestiture-related costs and certain significant items.
DISCLOSURE NOTICES
Forward-Looking Statements : This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the current views of Zoetis with respect to: business plans or prospects, future operating or financial performance, future guidance, future operating models; R&D costs; timing and likelihood of success; expectations regarding products, product approvals or products under development and expected timing of product launches; expectations regarding competing products; expectations regarding timing and financial impact of divestitures; disruptions in our global supply chain; expectations regarding the performance of acquired companies and our ability to integrate new businesses; expectations regarding the financial impact of acquisitions; future use of cash, dividend payments and share repurchases; foreign exchange rates, tax rates and tax regimes and any changes thereto; and other future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or actions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management’s underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Zoetis expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including in the sections thereof captioned “Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K. These filings and subsequent filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.zoetis.com, or on request from Zoetis.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures : We use non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share and operational results (which exclude the impact of foreign exchange), to assess and analyze our results and trends and to make financial and operational decisions. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are also useful to investors because they provide greater transparency regarding our operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release should not be considered alternatives to measurements required by GAAP, such as net income, operating income, and earnings per share, and should not be considered measures of liquidity. These non-GAAP financial measures are unlikely to be comparable with non-GAAP information provided by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures and the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables accompanying this press release and are posted on our website at www.zoetis.com.
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