Elanco Animal Health - $ELAN - Earnings Analysis: Strong performance in key product franchises and geographies.

Business Model

Elanco generates revenue from two primary segments: Pet Health and Farm Animal. Pet Health includes products for companion animals, while Farm Animal includes products for livestock.

Revenue Sources

• Pet Health: Parasiticides (e.g., Advantage Family, Seresto, AdTab, Credelio Quattro), dermatology products (e.g., Zenrelia), vaccines, and pain management.
• Farm Animal: Products for cattle (e.g., Experior, Rumensin), poultry, swine, and aqua (divested July 2024).
• Contract Manufacturing and Other: Revenue from manufacturing products for third parties and royalty revenue.

Income Statement Analysis

• Revenue decreased by 1% year-over-year, but increased 4% on an organic constant currency basis.
• Gross profit margin increased by 80 basis points, driven by price, mix, and manufacturing performance benefits, offset by the aqua divestiture, inflationary pressures, and foreign exchange headwinds.
• Operating expenses increased by 3% due to employee-related expenses and investments in the pet health business.
• Net interest expense decreased by 31% due to lower debt levels from the aqua divestiture proceeds.
• Net loss improved from $(141) million to $(8) million.

Balance Sheet Analysis

• Net debt leverage ratio decreased to 4.3x adjusted EBITDA at the end of 2024.
• Significant improvement in operating cash flow throughout the year.

Cash Flow Analysis

• Cash provided by operations increased by $20 million in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023.
• Full-year operating cash flow was $541 million, an improvement of $270 million versus last year.

Capital Allocation

Elanco has been allocating capital towards debt paydown, strategic product launches, and expansion of manufacturing facilities. The company paid down $1.475 billion in debt in 2024. Capital expenditures are expected to increase in 2025 due to expansion projects.

Management Commentary

Elanco delivered a strong finish to 2024, achieving our sixth consecutive quarter of organic constant currency revenue growth and building momentum as we head into 2025.

For the year we grew in both Pet Health and Farm Animal, in our top five product franchises, and in nine of our top 10 countries, all on an organic constant currency basis, demonstrating the broad-based strength of our diverse portfolio.

2025 guidance vs. November outlook fully driven by FX headwinds; continue to expect acceleration in organic CC revenue growth to 4%-6%; adjusted EBITDA expected to grow 1%-5% excl. estimated impacts of FX and aqua

Overall Sentiment: Positive, reflecting confidence in growth prospects and strategic execution.

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