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Cencora Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results

Revenue of $72.3 billion for the First Quarter, a 15.0% Percent Increase Year-Over-Year

First Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $2.98 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $3.28

Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance Range Raised to $13.25 to $13.50 for Fiscal 2024

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) today reported that in its fiscal year 2024 first quarter ended December 31, 2023, revenue increased 15.0 percent year-over-year to $72.3 billion. On the basis of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $2.98 for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $2.33 in the prior year first quarter. Adjusted diluted EPS, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes items described below, increased 21.0 percent to $3.28 in the fiscal first quarter from $2.71 in the prior year first quarter.

Cencora is updating its outlook for fiscal year 2024. The Company does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis, as discussed below in Fiscal Year 2024 Expectations. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance has been raised from the previous range of $12.70 to $13.00 to a range of $13.25 to $13.50.

“Cencora had an exceptional start to our fiscal 2024 year, delivering strong results as we capitalize on the strength of the trends in our business, continue to prioritize customer centricity and enhance the services we provide, further differentiating the value we bring to our customers and stakeholders,” said Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Cencora.

“As we look ahead to the rest of our fiscal year, we are focused on executing on our pharmaceutical-centric strategy and capturing opportunities through the robust capabilities our business offers within the ever-changing healthcare landscape,” continued Mr. Collis. “I remain inspired by our team members’ drive to deliver on our purpose by demonstrating passion and adaptability as we work through a complex, global healthcare system to improve lives every day.”

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Summary Results

 

GAAP

Adjusted (Non-GAAP)

Revenue

$72.3B

$72.3B

Gross Profit

$2.5B

$2.4B

Operating Expenses

$1.6B

$1.5B

Operating Income

$823M

$886M

Interest Expense, Net

$41M

$41M

Effective Tax Rate

23.0%

21.0%

Net Income Attributable to Cencora, Inc.

$602M

$661M

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$2.98

$3.28

Diluted Shares Outstanding

201.8M

201.8M

Below, Cencora presents descriptive summaries of the Company’s GAAP and adjusted (non-GAAP) quarterly results. In the tables that follow, GAAP results and GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations are presented. For more information related to non-GAAP financial measures, including adjustments made in the periods presented, please refer to the “Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” following the tables.

First Quarter GAAP Results

First Quarter Adjusted (non-GAAP) Results

Segment Discussion

The Company is organized geographically based upon the products and services it provides to its customers under two reportable segments: U.S. Healthcare Solutions and International Healthcare Solutions.

U.S. Healthcare Solutions

U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue was $65.2 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, an increase of 15.9 percent compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year due to overall market growth primarily driven by unit volume growth, including increased sales of products labeled for diabetes and/or weight loss in the GLP-1 class, increased sales of specialty products to physician practices and health systems, and increased sales of COVID-19 vaccines. Segment operating income of $698.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was up 22.0 percent compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year reflecting an increase in gross profit, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.

International Healthcare Solutions

Revenue in International Healthcare Solutions was $7.1 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, an increase of 6.9 percent from the previous fiscal year’s first quarter primarily due to increased sales in our European distribution business and increased sales in our Canadian business. Segment operating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was $187.6 million, an increase of 16.3 percent, primarily due to higher operating income at our global specialty logistics business, the January 2023 acquisition of PharmaLex, and growth at our Canadian business, partially offset by foreign currency pressure and higher information technology expenses in our European distribution business, and the September 2023 divestiture of the Company’s less-than-wholly-owned subsidiary in Egypt, which was profitable in the prior year quarter. On a constant currency basis, International Healthcare Solutions revenue and operating income increased by 8.7 percent and 20.2 percent, respectively.

Recent Company Highlights & Milestones

Fiscal Year 2024 Expectations

The Company does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis as certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available or cannot be reasonably estimated. Please refer to the Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures following the tables for additional information.

Fiscal Year 2024 Expectations on an Adjusted (non-GAAP) Basis

Cencora is updating its fiscal year 2024 financial guidance to reflect its expected strong business performance for the full fiscal year, including the incremental contributions from commercial COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the first quarter. The Company’s previously communicated expectations for exclusive COVID-19 treatment contributions remain unchanged. The Company now expects:

Additional expectations now include:

Dividend Declaration

The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.51 per common share, payable February 26, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2024.

Conference Call & Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET on January 31, 2024. A slide presentation for investors has also been posted on the Company’s website at investor.cencora.com. Participating in the conference call will be:

The dial-in number for the live call will be (833) 470-1428. From outside the United States and Canada, dial +1 (404) 975-4839. The access code for the call will be 457478. The live call will also be webcast via the Company’s website at investor.cencora.com. Users are encouraged to log on to the webcast approximately 10 minutes in advance of the scheduled start time of the call.

Replays of the call will be made available via telephone and webcast. A replay of the webcast will be posted on investor.cencora.com approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will remain available for one year. The telephone replay will also be available approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will remain available for seven days. To access the telephone replay from within the U.S. and Canada, dial (866) 813-9403. From outside the United States, dial +1 (929) 458-6194. The access code for the replay is 308642.

Upcoming Investor Event

Cencora management will be attending the following investor event in the coming months:

Please check the website for updates regarding the timing of the live presentation webcasts, if any, and for replay information.

About Cencora

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Our 46,000+ worldwide team members contribute to positive health outcomes through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Cencora is ranked #11 on the Fortune 500 and #24 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $250 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at investor.cencora.com

Cencora’s Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Securities Exchange Act”). Words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,”, “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “on track,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strive,” “sustain,” “synergy,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and speak only as of the date hereof. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on assumptions and estimates that could prove incorrect or could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated. A more detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated is included in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September, 30, 2023 and elsewhere in that report and (ii) other reports filed by the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by the federal securities laws.

 

CENCORA, INC.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023

 

% of

Revenue

 

Three Months Ended
December 31, 2022

 

% of

Revenue

 

%

Change

Revenue

 

$

72,252,833

 

 

 

 

$

62,846,832

 

 

 

 

15.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

69,784,021

 

 

 

 

 

60,700,879

 

 

 

 

15.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit 1

 

 

2,468,812

 

 

3.42

%

 

 

2,145,953

 

 

3.41

%

 

15.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution, selling, and administrative

 

 

1,398,747

 

 

1.94

%

 

 

1,290,928

 

 

2.05

%

 

8.4

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

270,603

 

 

0.37

%

 

 

171,940

 

 

0.27

%

 

57.4

%

Litigation and opioid-related (credit) expenses 2

 

 

(78,917

)

 

 

 

 

12,706

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related deal and integration expenses

 

 

21,063

 

 

 

 

 

20,996

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other expenses

 

 

34,441

 

 

 

 

 

16,240

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

1,645,937

 

 

2.28

%

 

 

1,512,810

 

 

2.41

%

 

8.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

 

822,875

 

 

1.14

%

 

 

633,143

 

 

1.01

%

 

30.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

 

(1,087

)

 

 

 

 

(6,328

)

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

40,564

 

 

 

 

 

46,016

 

 

 

 

(11.8

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

783,398

 

 

1.08

%

 

 

593,455

 

 

0.94

%

 

32.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

180,390

 

 

 

 

 

117,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

603,008

 

 

0.83

%

 

 

476,170

 

 

0.76

%

 

26.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(1,508

)

 

 

 

 

3,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Cencora, Inc.

 

$

601,500

 

 

0.83

%

 

$

479,745

 

 

0.76

%

 

25.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

3.01

 

 

 

 

$

2.35

 

 

 

 

28.1

%

Diluted

 

$

2.98

 

 

 

 

$

2.33

 

 

 

 

27.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

200,081

 

 

 

 

 

204,032

 

 

 

 

(1.9

)%

Diluted

 

 

201,837

 

 

 

 

 

206,327

 

 

 

 

(2.2

)%

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1

Includes a $48.2 million gain from antitrust litigation settlements, a $48.4 million LIFO credit, and Turkey foreign currency remeasurement expense of $17.2 million in the three months ended December 31, 2023. Includes a $49.9 million gain from antitrust litigation settlements, a $25.1 million LIFO expense, and Turkey foreign currency remeasurement expense of $3.6 million in the three months ended December 31, 2022.

2

The three months ended December 31, 2023 includes a net $92.2 million opioid litigation settlement accrual reduction primarily as a result of the Company’s commitment, which it made in December 2023, to prepay the net present value of a future obligation as permitted under its opioid settlement agreements.

 

CENCORA, INC.

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Gross Profit

 

Operating

Expenses

 

Operating

Income

 

Income

Before

Income Taxes

 

Income Tax

Expense

 

Net Income

Attributable to

Noncontrolling

Interests

 

Net Income

Attributable

to Cencora

 

Diluted

Earnings

Per Share

 

GAAP

 

$

2,468,812

 

 

$

1,645,937

 

 

$

822,875

 

 

$

783,398

 

 

$

180,390

 

 

$

(1,508

)

 

$

601,500

 

 

$

2.98

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains from antitrust litigation settlements

 

 

(48,248

)

 

 

 

 

 

(48,248

)

 

 

(48,248

)

 

 

(10,456

)

 

 

 

 

 

(37,792

)

 

 

(0.19

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIFO credit

 

 

(48,445

)

 

 

 

 

 

(48,445

)

 

 

(48,445

)

 

 

(10,498

)

 

 

 

 

 

(37,947

)

 

 

(0.19

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turkey highly inflationary impact

 

 

17,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,226

 

 

 

16,919

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,919

 

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related intangibles amortization

 

 

 

 

 

(165,724

)

 

 

165,724

 

 

 

165,724

 

 

 

35,913

 

 

 

(435

)

 

 

129,376

 

 

 

0.64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Litigation and opioid-related credit, net 1

 

 

 

 

 

78,917

 

 

 

(78,917

)

 

 

(78,917

)

 

 

(12,028

)

 

 

 

 

 

(66,889

)

 

 

(0.33

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related deal and integration expenses

 

 

 

 

 

(21,063

)

 

 

21,063

 

 

 

21,063

 

 

 

4,564

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,499

 

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other expenses

 

 

 

 

 

(34,441

)

 

 

34,441

 

 

 

34,441

 

 

 

7,463

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,978

 

 

 

0.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on remeasurement of equity investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,201

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,201

 

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

222

 

 

 

(109

)

 

 

 

 

 

331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax reform 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16,685

)

 

 

(18,916

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,231

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Non-GAAP

 

$

2,389,345

 

 

$

1,503,626

 

 

$

885,719

 

 

$

839,673

 

 

$

176,323

 

 

$

(1,943

)

 

$

661,407

 

 

$

3.28

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Non-GAAP % change vs. prior year

 

 

12.5

%

 

 

8.1

%

 

 

20.7

%

 

 

21.9

%

 

 

34.0

%

 

 

 

 

18.2

%

 

 

21.0

%

 

Percentages of Revenue:

 

GAAP

 

Adjusted

Non-GAAP

Gross profit

 

3.42

%

 

3.31

%

Operating expenses

 

2.28

%

 

2.08

%

Operating income

 

1.14

%

 

1.23

%

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1

Includes a net $92.2 million opioid litigation settlement accrual reduction primarily as a result of the Company’s commitment, which it made in December 2023, to prepay the net present value of a future obligation as permitted under its opioid settlement agreements.

2

Tax expense relating to 2020 Swiss tax reform and a gain on the currency remeasurement of the related deferred tax assets, the latter of which is recorded within Other Income, Net.

3

The sum of the components does not equal the total due to rounding.

 
Note: For more information related to non-GAAP financial measures, refer to the section titled “Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” of this release.

Contacts

Bennett S. Murphy
Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations and Treasury
610-727-3693
bennett.murphy@cencora.com

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