The following is a summary of the Envista Holdings Corporation (NVST) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Reported Q3 2024 revenue of $601 million, a decline of 5.3% year-over-year, primarily due to the larger Spark revenue deferral and channel inventory reductions.
Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 9.1%, reflecting a decline of 10.5 percentage points year-over-year, mainly driven by the Spark revenue deferral change and investment in growth.
Adjusted diluted EPS for Q3 was $0.12, compared to $0.43 in Q3 of 2023.Generated $63 million in free cash flow during the quarter.
Business Progress:
Announced significant investments in product development and commercial capabilities, especially in Nobel and orthodontics, to close the growth gap in North America and globally.
Gained market share in orthodontics and diagnostics, while maintaining market position in consumables.
Launched new diagnostic offerings including a CBCT platform, enhanced software for DEXIS intraoral scanner, and additional functionality in DTX treatment planning.
Introduced measures to reduce channel inventory, aligning sell-in more closely with end-customer demand.
Opportunities:
Expecting to return to growth on a reported basis in Q4, projecting continued improvements from strategic growth investments and product innovations.
Risks:
Continued deferral of Spark revenue impacting current revenue figures, although mitigated somewhat in Q4 and expecting recovery over the next 18 months.
Reduction in channel inventory contributing to a decrease in reported sales, foreseeing a normalization of inventory levels in the near future.
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