Avantor Q2 Revenue Down 1.1%, Net Income Falls to $64.7mln.

Avantor Inc reported a Q2 profit of $64.7 million, a decline from last year's $92.9 million. Adjusted earnings were $161.2 million or $0.24 per share. Revenue fell 1.1% to $1.683 billion.

Avantor Inc (NYSE: AVTR) reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company's net sales decreased by 1% year-over-year to $1.68 billion, while organic revenue remained flat. Net income fell to $64.7 million, down from $92.9 million in the same period last year, with diluted EPS of $0.09 and adjusted EPS of $0.24.

The Laboratory Solutions segment saw a 3% decline in net sales to $1.12 billion, while the Bioscience Production segment grew by 3% to $561.3 million. Operating cash flow was $154.4 million, and free cash flow was $125.4 million, maintaining an adjusted net leverage of 3.2x.

A significant leadership change occurred during the quarter, with Emmanuel Ligner appointed as the new President and CEO, effective August 18, 2025, replacing Michael Stubblefield. This change comes amid challenges in both business segments, including regulatory and commercial issues at key accounts.

The article also highlights that contract extensions with leading pharma companies represent a positive indicator for future stability, though the lack of quantification makes it difficult to assess their material impact. Management noted "improvement initiatives" yielding "tangible results" in Laboratory Solutions, but the actual organic decline of 1% suggests these initiatives have yet to translate into meaningful growth.

Analysts remain generally positive about Avantor's prospects, with the current average analyst rating on the shares being "buy." The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings, compared to a P/E of 12 three months ago.

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[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_PLXD94BF1:0-lab-supplies-firm-avantor-s-q2-sales-down-1/
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