LivaNova 2025 Q1 Earnings Misses Targets as Net Income Declines 680.4%

LivaNova (LIVN) reported its fiscal 2025 Q1 earnings on May 07th, 2025. LivaNova's earnings for Q1 2025 fell short of expectations, with net income significantly declining, leading to a widened net loss. The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue growth guidance to 6.0% to 7.0% on a constant-currency basis and 7.0% to 8.0% on an organic basis. Adjusted earnings per share were revised to $3.60 to $3.70, incorporating recent tariff impacts.

Revenue
LivaNova's total revenue grew by 7.4% to $316.86 million in Q1 2025 from $294.91 million in Q1 2024. The cardiovascular segment generated $176.32 million, while neuromodulation brought in $138.89 million. Cardiopulmonary also contributed $176.32 million, with other revenue amounting to $1.64 million, totaling $316.86 million.

Earnings/Net Income
In Q1 2025, LivaNova's losses deepened to $6.01 per share from a loss of $0.78 per share in Q1 2024, marking a 670.5% wider loss. The company's net loss widened to $-327.32 million, a 680.4% increase from the $-41.94 million loss in Q1 2024. The earnings report indicates a poor EPS performance.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review
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CEO Commentary
"In the first quarter, LivaNova delivered solid revenue growth, driven by the ongoing success of the Essenz™ rollout, demand for Cardiopulmonary consumables, and strong Neuromodulation performance in the Europe and Rest of World regions," said Vladimir Makatsaria, Chief Executive Officer of LivaNova. "This top-line result, coupled with operational efficiencies, contributed to meaningful operating income growth and cash generation. Importantly, we also achieved significant regulatory and clinical milestones in our obstructive sleep apnea program, including our PMA submission and 12-month data from the OSPREY trial. These achievements reflect effective execution across the organization and reinforce our focus on talent, innovation, growth, and operational excellence."

Guidance
LivaNova raised its full-year 2025 revenue growth range by 100 basis points to 6.0% to 7.0% on a constant-currency basis and 7.0% to 8.0% on an organic basis. The company revised its full-year 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share range to $3.60 to $3.70, incorporating the impact of the SNIA decision and currently applicable tariffs. Adjusted free cash flow is expected to be between $135 million and $155 million, consistent with prior guidance.

Additional News
In recent developments, LivaNova has been navigating significant challenges and opportunities. The company faced a $360 million liability related to an Italian Supreme Court decision, which impacted its financial results. Despite this, LivaNova achieved regulatory approval for its Essence heart-lung machine in China, expanding its market presence in the second-largest market after the US. Furthermore, the Osprey trial for obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated promising results, with a 65% responder rate at 12 months, validating the potential of their neurostimulation therapy. These developments highlight LivaNova's commitment to innovation and market expansion amidst financial challenges.