Overview
UK rapid diagnostics developer's H1 revenue rose 37% yr/yr, total revenue up 45% with grants
Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed as revenue growth offset higher investment in operations
Company expects H2 to be profitable and cash flow positive, maintains FY26 revenue guidance
Outlook
Abingdon Health maintains FY26 revenue guidance at £12.6 mln, in line with market expectations
Company expects H2 FY26 to be adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow positive
Outlook for FY27 remains positive with major CDMO contracts expected to continue and support revenue growth
Result Drivers
CDMO AND REGULATORY SERVICES GROWTH - Revenue growth was driven by expansion in contract development, manufacturing and regulatory services, supported by major contract wins and an integrated service offering
US EXPANSION - Additional investment in US operations and new contract wins in the US contributed to revenue growth
CONTRACT AND CUSTOMER MIX - Gross margin percentage declined by 5 percentage points due to growth in regulatory services and customer/contract mix
Company press release: ID:nRSQ8536Wa
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Revenue
GBP 4.24 mln
H1 Net Income
-GBP 2.35 mln
H1 Adjusted EBITDA
-GBP 1.70 mln
H1 EBIT
-GBP 2.28 mln
H1 Gross Profit
GBP 1.41 mln
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the medical equipment, supplies & distribution peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Abingdon Health PLC is GBp61.00, about 639.4% above its March 16 closing price of GBp8.25
The stock recently traded at 44 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 21 three months ago
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