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<ul><li>Henry Schein's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 demonstrated a robust recovery from a significant cybersecurity incident, showcasing the resilience of their business model and the steadfast loyalty of their customers.</li><li>Notably, Henry Schein reported strong growth in its technology and value-added services businesses, a key strategic focus for the company.</li><li>Global sales of implants and biomaterials also showed significant growth, largely driven by strategic acquisitions that expanded the company's offering and market presence.</li></ul>

Henry Schein's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 demonstrated a robust recovery from a significant cybersecurity incident, showcasing the resilience of their business model and the steadfast loyalty of their customers.Notably, Henry Schein reported strong growth in its technology and value-added services businesses, a key strategic focus for the company.Global sales of implants and biomaterials also showed significant growth, largely driven by strategic acquisitions that expanded the company's offering and market presence.

Henry Schein Inc: Investment in Future Growth and Specialty Business Outlook! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>In the third quarter, Henry Schein reported mediocre financial performance with below-par revenues and earnings that were just about in line with analyst expectations.</li><li>Despite decreased PPE and COVID-19 test sales, the company achieved commendable total sales and non-GAAP diluted EPS growth.</li><li>As Henry Schein progresses through its BOLD+1 Strategic Plan, the management remains confident in the stability of dental and medical markets, adhering to strategic priorities despite cybersecurity incidents.</li></ul>

In the third quarter, Henry Schein reported mediocre financial performance with below-par revenues and earnings that were just about in line with analyst expectations.Despite decreased PPE and COVID-19 test sales, the company achieved commendable total sales and non-GAAP diluted EPS growth.As Henry Schein progresses through its BOLD+1 Strategic Plan, the management remains confident in the stability of dental and medical markets, adhering to strategic priorities despite cybersecurity incidents.

Henry Schein Inc.: A Tale Of Navigating Market Tides! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Henry Schein delivered a mixed set of results in the recent quarter with revenues falling short of Wall Street expectations but above-par earnings.</li><li>Strong equipment sales and steady general merchandise sales, along with continued strength in technology and value-added services, implants, biomaterials, and endodontic products, have contributed to this performance.</li><li>The technology and value-added services business, including Henry Schein One, is experiencing global growth, driven by cloud-based practice management software and revenue cycle management services.</li></ul>

Henry Schein delivered a mixed set of results in the recent quarter with revenues falling short of Wall Street expectations but above-par earnings.Strong equipment sales and steady general merchandise sales, along with continued strength in technology and value-added services, implants, biomaterials, and endodontic products, have contributed to this performance.The technology and value-added services business, including Henry Schein One, is experiencing global growth, driven by cloud-based practice management software and revenue cycle management services.

Henry Schein Inc.: The Global Growth Engine Driven by Cloud-Based Solutions! - Major Drivers

Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Henry Schein delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter, with revenues above analyst expectations but below-par earnings.</li><li>The global dental specialties business saw increased sales growth, particularly in premium product lines and implant sales.</li><li>Henry Schein made notable acquisitions, including a majority stake in Biotech Dental, a leading provider of dental implants and clear aligners, and the planned entry into the Brazilian implant market with the acquisition of S.I.N.</li></ul>

Henry Schein delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter, with revenues above analyst expectations but below-par earnings.The global dental specialties business saw increased sales growth, particularly in premium product lines and implant sales.Henry Schein made notable acquisitions, including a majority stake in Biotech Dental, a leading provider of dental implants and clear aligners, and the planned entry into the Brazilian implant market with the acquisition of S.I.N.

Henry Schein Inc.: Acquisition of Regional Health Care Group & Other Drivers

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Dentsply International / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dentsply-international-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10926:1" rel="noopener">Dentsply International (XRAY US)</a> guided for 2024 revenue of $3.96–4.02B, flat to up 1.5% on an organic basis and 12% growth in 2024 EPS at midpoint.</li>
<li>The macro environment continues to be challenging. The company anticipates the ongoing softness in imaging will continue in 2024. Cost savings will support the bottom-line growth.</li>
<li>In terms of every valuation metrics, Dentsply is overpriced compared to its U.S.-listed peers. Strong balance sheet, accelerating dividend, and buyback do not justify the pricey valuation.</li>
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Dentsply International (XRAY US) guided for 2024 revenue of $3.96–4.02B, flat to up 1.5% on an organic basis and 12% growth in 2024 EPS at midpoint.
The macro environment continues to be challenging. The company anticipates the ongoing softness in imaging will continue in 2024. Cost savings will support the bottom-line growth.
In terms of every valuation metrics, Dentsply is overpriced compared to its U.S.-listed peers. Strong balance sheet, accelerating dividend, and buyback do not justify the pricey valuation.


Dentsply International (XRAY US): Sombre Growth Outlook and Pricey Valuation

United States

Henry Schein, Inc. distributes healthcare products and services, including practice management software, to office-based healthcare practitioners.  The Company has operations in North America and other countries.  Henry Schein's operations include direct marketing, telesales, and field sales.

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Henry Schein Inc: Investment in Future Growth and Specialty Business Outlook! - Major Drivers

Henry Schein's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 demonstrated a robust recovery from a significant cybersecurity...

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In the third quarter, Henry Schein reported mediocre financial performance with below-par revenues and earnings that were just about in line with...

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Henry Schein delivered a mixed set of results in the recent quarter with revenues falling short of Wall Street expectations but above-par...

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Henry Schein Inc.: Acquisition of Regional Health Care Group & Other Drivers

Henry Schein delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter, with revenues above analyst expectations but below-par earnings. The...

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