Avantor Inc is a global supplier of ultra-pure materials and integrated solutions for the life sciences and advanced technology sectors. The company supports a wide range of industries by providing high-quality products, including chemicals, reagents, and consumables, as well as laboratory services and customized solutions. Avantor's extensive portfolio is designed to enhance research and development, manufacturing processes, and quality control, helping customers accelerate innovation and improve outcomes across various applications, from pharmaceuticals to biotechnology and diagnostics. Its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence drives the company's mission to enhance scientific discovery and guide advancements in the scientific community. Read More
Avantor missed Q2 EPS expectations as weak bioprocessing sales and customer disruptions pressured earnings, despite flat organic growth and a CEO change.
Shares of life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR)
fell 15.5% in the morning session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter results and cut its full-year financial forecast. The company’s adjusted earnings per share of $0.24 missed analyst expectations, while revenue slipped 1% to $1.68 billion. Profitability saw a sharp decline as net income fell to $64.7 million from $92.9 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The company's Laboratory Solutions division, a key revenue source, recorded a 3% drop in sales. Compounding these issues, Avantor lowered its financial projections for the full year, signaling to investors that it anticipated these headwinds would continue. The combination of missing current earnings and lowering future guidance prompted the negative investor reaction.
Avantor Inc (NYSE:AVTR) reported Q2 2025 earnings below estimates, with revenue at $1.68B and EPS of $0.24, sparking a 7.1% pre-market stock drop. Weak demand and margin pressures drove the miss.
Life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 1.1% year on year to $1.68 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.24 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR)
fell 8% in the afternoon session after the company announced that it has appointed Emmanuel Ligner as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2025.
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Life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 5.9% year on year to $1.58 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.23 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Shares of life sciences company Avantor (NYSE:AVTR)
fell 21.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported a weak first-quarter 2025 performance, as its organic revenue and total sales both missed Wall Street's expectations. Sales dropped 6% from a year ago, reflecting softness across both major business segments. Lab Solutions declined 8% while Bioscience Production slipped slightly.
Encouragingly, management raised its cost savings target to $400 million by 2027 and signaled urgency to fix performance issues in the Lab Solutions segment.
Overall, this was a softer quarter.
