Open the filing on EDGARBio-Rad Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
HERCULES, Calif. - April 30, 2026 -- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIO.B), a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Norman Schwartz, Bio-Rad’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Our first-quarter results reflected our resolve in navigating a dynamic environment. Despite external headwinds including challenging academic end markets and conflict escalation in the Middle East, reported sales grew 1.1% year-over-year. Against this backdrop, we generated strong operating cash flow, $78 million in free cash flow, and repurchased approximately 176 thousand shares, highlighting the quality and long-term durability of our business. We continue to evaluate and optimize our organization to create more value for customers, and ultimately, shareholders."
Financial Results Highlights
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 |
|---|
| GAAP Results |
| Net sales (millions) | $592.1 | $585.4 |
| Gross margin | 52.3% | 52.3% |
| Income from operations (millions) | $34.1 | $23.7 |
| Net income (loss) (millions) | $(527.1) | $64.0 |
| Income (loss) per diluted share | $(19.55) | $2.29 |
| Net cash from operations (millions) | $108.1 | $129.9 |
| Non-GAAP Results |
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 |
| Net sales (millions) | $592.1 | $585.4 |
| Gross margin | 53.1% | 53.8% |
| Income from operations (millions) | $39.3 | $63.0 |
| Net income (millions) | $50.9 | $71.0 |
| Income per diluted share | $1.89 | $2.54 |
| Free cash flow (millions) | $78.1 | $95.5 |
The non-GAAP financial measures shown in the table above and discussed below exclude certain items detailed later in this press release under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Reporting”. A reconciliation between historical GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements that are part of this press release.
First-Quarter 2026 Results
First-quarter 2026 total net sales were $592.1 million, an increase of 1.1 percent compared to $585.4 million reported for the first quarter of 2025. On a currency-neutral basis, sales decreased 4.2 percent compared to the same period in 2025, driven by lower sales in both Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics segments.
Life Science segment net sales for the first quarter were $228.5 million, essentially flat compared to the same period in 2025. On a currency-neutral basis, Life Science segment sales decreased 4.3 percent compared to the same period in 2025. The currency-neutral year-over-year sales decrease was primarily driven by ongoing challenges in the academic research market, particularly in the Americas.
Clinical Diagnostics segment net sales for the first quarter were $363.6 million, an increase of 1.9 percent compared to the same period in 2025. On a currency-neutral basis, Clinical Diagnostics segment sales decreased 4.1 percent compared to the same period in 2025. The currency-neutral year-over-year sales decrease was primarily driven by the recent escalation of regional conflicts in the Middle East.
During the first quarter of 2026, the company recognized a change in the fair market value of its investment in Sartorius AG, which substantially contributed to a net loss of $527.1 million, or $19.55 per share, on a diluted basis, compared to a net income of $64.0 million, or $2.29 per share, on a diluted basis, reported for the same period in 2025.
The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 23.6 percent, compared to 23.3 percent for the same period in 2025. The effective tax rate reported in these periods was primarily affected by the change in fair market value of our equity securities as well as shifts in the geographical mix of earnings.
The non-GAAP effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 22.6 percent, compared to 20.6 percent for the same period in 2025. The higher rate in 2026 was driven by geographical mix of earnings.
Updated Full-Year 2026 Financial Outlook
Bio-Rad is updating its financial outlook for the full-year 2026. The Company currently expects non-GAAP, currency-neutral revenue to be in the range of a decline of approximately 3.0 percent to growth of approximately 0.5 percent, compared to its prior expectation of growth of approximately 0.5 to 1.5 percent. The Company also expects an estimated non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 10.0 to 12.0 percent compared to its prior estimate of approximately 12.0 to 12.5 percent.
Conference Call and Webcast
Management will discuss the company’s first quarter 2026 results and financial outlook in a conference call scheduled for 2:00 PM Pacific Time (5:00 PM Eastern Time) on April 30, 2026. To participate, dial (800) 715-9871 within the U.S., or (+1) (646) 307-1963 from outside the U.S., and provide access code: 9562470.
A live webcast of the conference call will also be available in the "Investor Relations" section of the company’s website under "Events & Presentations" at investors.bio-rad.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for up to a year.
BIO-RAD is a trademark of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
About Bio-Rad
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIO.B) is a leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostics markets. Based in Hercules, California, Bio-Rad operates a global network of research, development, manufacturing, and sales operations with approximately 7,400 employees, and $2.6 billion in revenues in 2025. Our customers include universities, research institutions, hospitals, and biopharmaceutical companies, as well as clinical, food safety and environmental quality laboratories. Together, we develop innovative, high-quality products that advance science and save lives. To learn more, visit bio-rad.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements notice
This release may be deemed to contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements we make regarding estimated future financial performance or results; continuing to evaluate and optimize our organization to create more value for customers, and ultimately, shareholders; and for the full-year 2026: currently expecting non-GAAP, currency-neutral revenue to be in the range of a decline of approximately 3.0 percent to growth of approximately 0.5 percent, compared to our prior expectation of growth of approximately 0.5 to 1.5 percent; and expecting an estimated non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 10.0 to 12.0 percent compared to our prior estimate of approximately 12.0 to 12.5 percent. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, "expect,” "estimate," "continue," “remain,” "believe," "anticipate," “target,” "will," "project," "assume," “plan,” "may," "intend," or similar expressions or the negative of those terms or expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include risks relating to our international operations; global economic and geopolitical conditions; tariffs or other trade barriers; reductions in government funding or capital spending of our customers; the uncertain pace of the biopharma sector’s recovery; international legal and regulatory risks; our ability to develop and market new or improved products; our ability to compete effectively; foreign currency exchange fluctuations; our ability to integrate acquired companies, products or technologies into our company successfully; supply chain issues; product quality and liability issues; changes in the healthcare industry; and natural disasters and other catastrophic events beyond our control. For further information regarding the Company's risks and uncertainties, please refer to the "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 to be filed with the SEC. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect an analysis only and speak only as of the date hereof. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and per share data)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
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| 2026 | 2025 |
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| Net sales | $592.1 | | $585.4 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 282.7 | | 279.4 | |
| Gross profit | 309.4 | | 306.0 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 212.4 | | 208.8 | |
| Research and development expense | 62.9 | | 73.5 | |
| Income from operations | 34.1 | | 23.7 | |
| Interest expense | 12.3 | | 12.0 | |
| Foreign currency exchange gains, net | (2.4) | | (2.7) | |
| (Gains) losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable | 738.2 | | (31.8) | |
| Other income, net | (24.2) | | (37.2) | |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (689.8) | | 83.4 | |
| (Provision for) benefit from income taxes | 162.7 | | (19.4) | |
| Net income (loss) | $(527.1) | | $64.0 | |
| Basic earnings (loss) per share: | | |
| Net income (loss) per basic share | $(19.55) | | $2.29 | |
| Weighted average common shares - basic | 26,958 | | 27,941 | |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share: | | |
| Net income (loss) per diluted share | $(19.55) | | $2.29 | |
| Weighted average common shares - diluted | 26,958 | | 27,955 | |
Note: As a result of the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026, all potentially issuable common shares have been excluded from the diluted shares used in the computation of earnings per share as their effect was anti-dilutive.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
|---|
| (Unaudited) | |
|---|
| Current assets: | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $507.2 | $529.8 |
| Short-term investments | 1,057.5 | 1,010.9 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 426.2 | 460.6 |
| Inventories, net | 770.5 | 740.7 |
| Other current assets | 180.7 | 164.2 |
| Total current assets | 2,942.1 | 2,906.2 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 527.5 | 539.9 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 161.9 | 170.0 |
| Goodwill, net | 577.1 | 579.8 |
| Purchased intangibles, net | 166.8 | 174.3 |
| Other investments | 5,311.8 | 6,103.6 |
| Other assets | 102.8 | 102.7 |
| Total assets | $9,790.0 | $10,576.5 |
| Current liabilities: | | |
| Accounts payable, accrued payroll and employee benefits | $281.5 | $301.3 |
| Current maturities of long-term debt and notes payable | 400.5 | 1.3 |
| Income and other taxes payable | 44.9 | 36.6 |
| Other current liabilities | 190.1 | 177.8 |
| Total current liabilities | 917.0 | 517.0 |
| Long-term debt, net of current maturities | 802.9 | 1,201.7 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 1,218.8 | 1,404.2 |
| Total liabilities | 2,938.7 | 3,122.9 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 6,851.3 | 7,453.6 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $9,790.0 | $10,576.5 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended |
|---|
| March 31, |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | |
| Cash received from customers | $614.1 | | $640.0 | |
| Cash paid to suppliers and employees | (515.8) | | (488.0) | |
| Interest paid, net | (22.4) | | (22.2) | |
| Income tax payments, net | (11.0) | | (7.9) | |
| Other operating activities | 43.2 | | 8.0 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 108.1 | | 129.9 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
| Payments for purchases of marketable securities and investments | (226.1) | | (153.4) | |
| Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities and investments | 162.8 | | 190.7 | |
| Other investing activities | (29.9) | | (34.4) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (93.2) | | 2.9 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | |
| Payments on long-term debt | (0.1) | | (0.1) | |
| Payments for purchases of treasury stock | (47.8) | | (101.9) | |
| Other financing activities | 3.9 | | 4.3 | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (44.0) | | (97.7) | |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 5.9 | | (1.8) | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (23.2) | | 33.3 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 532.2 | | 489.8 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $509.0 | | $523.1 | |
| Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Net income (loss) | $(527.1) | | $64.0 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 40.9 | | 38.1 | |
| Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets | 9.7 | | 10.1 | |
| Share-based compensation | 15.0 | | 15.3 | |
| (Gains) losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable | 738.2 | | (31.8) | |
| Changes in working capital | (15.1) | | 38.2 | |
| Changes in deferred income taxes | (166.0) | | (0.8) | |
| Other | 12.5 | | (3.2) | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $108.1 | | $129.9 | |
Use of Non-GAAP Reporting
This press release includes GAAP financial measures as well as non-GAAP financial measures, which are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures. We present certain non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate business performance, guide operating decisions, support forecasting and planning, and determine compensation. These measures exclude items outside normal operations, those difficult to forecast, isolated gains and losses not expected to recur predictably, related tax provisions or benefits, and significant discrete tax events. We believe these disclosures provide useful supplemental information that, while not a substitute for GAAP, enhance transparency, assist in evaluating operating results and future prospects in the same manner as management, and facilitate comparisons across periods and with peer companies.
Reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures
(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and per share data)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | | Three Months Ended | |
|---|
| March 31, 2026 | % of revenue | March 31, 2025 | % of revenue |
|---|
| GAAP cost of goods sold | $282.7 | | $279.4 | |
| Amortization of purchased intangibles | (5.3) | | (4.4) | |
| Restructuring benefits (costs) | 0.1 | | (4.6) | |
| Non-GAAP cost of goods sold | $277.5 | | $270.4 | |
| GAAP gross profit | $309.4 | 52.3% | $306.0 | 52.3% |
| Amortization of purchased intangibles | 5.3 | | 4.4 | |
| Restructuring (benefits) costs | (0.1) | | 4.6 | |
| Non-GAAP gross profit | $314.6 | 53.1% | $315.0 | 53.8% |
| GAAP selling, general and administrative expense | $212.4 | $208.8 |
| Amortization of purchased intangibles | (0.6) | (0.6) |
| Restructuring benefits (costs) | (0.1) | (15.3) |
| European Union's IVDR | (1.1) | (1.1) |
| Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense | $210.6 | $191.8 |
| GAAP research and development expense | $62.9 | $73.5 |
| Acquisition related benefits (costs) | (0.1) | - |
| Restructuring benefits (costs) | 1.9 | (13.3) |
| Non-GAAP research and development expense | $64.7 | $60.2 |
| GAAP income from operations | $34.1 | 5.8% | $23.7 | 4.0% |
| Amortization of purchased intangibles | 5.9 | | 5.0 | |
| Acquisition related (benefits) costs | 0.1 | | - | |
| Restructuring (benefits) costs | (1.9) | | 33.2 | |
| European Union's IVDR | 1.1 | | 1.1 | |
| Non-GAAP income from operations | $39.3 | 6.6% | $63.0 | 10.8% |
| GAAP (gains) losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable | $738.2 | $(31.8) |
| Gains (losses) from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable | (738.2) | 31.8 |
| Non-GAAP (gains) losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable | $ - | $ - |
| GAAP other income, net | $(24.2) | $(37.2) |
| Gains (losses) on equity-method investments | (12.2) | 1.5 |
| Non-GAAP other income, net | $(36.4) | $(35.7) |
| GAAP income (loss) before income taxes | $(689.8) | $83.4 |
| Amortization of purchased intangibles | 5.9 | 5.0 |
| Acquisition related (benefits) costs | 0.1 | - |
| Restructuring (benefits) costs | (1.9) | 33.2 |
| European Union's IVDR | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| (Gains) losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable | 738.2 | (31.8) |
| (Gains) losses on equity-method investments | 12.2 | (1.5) |
| Non-GAAP income before income taxes | $65.8 | $89.4 |
| GAAP (provision for) benefit from income taxes | $162.7 | $(19.4) |
| Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | (177.6) | 1.0 |
| Non-GAAP provision for income taxes | $(14.9) | $(18.4) |
| GAAP net income (loss) | $(527.1) | (89.0)% | $64.0 | 10.9% |
| Amortization of purchased intangibles | 5.9 | | 5.0 | |
| Acquisition related (benefits) costs | 0.1 | | - | |
| Restructuring (benefits) costs | (1.9) | | 33.2 | |
| European Union's IVDR | 1.1 | | 1.1 | |
| (Gains) losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable | 738.2 | | (31.8) | |
| (Gains) losses on equity-method investments | 12.2 | | (1.5) | |
| Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | (177.6) | | 1.0 | |
| Non-GAAP net income | $50.9 | 8.6% | $71.0 | 12.1% |
| GAAP diluted income (loss) per share | $(19.55) | $2.29 |
| Amortization of purchased intangibles | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Restructuring (benefits) costs | (0.07) | 1.19 |
| European Union's IVDR | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| (Gains) losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable | 27.35 | (1.14) |
| (Gains) losses on equity-method investments | 0.45 | (0.05) |
| Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | (6.57) | 0.03 |
| Add back anti-dilutive shares | 0.02 | - |
| Non-GAAP diluted income per share | $1.89 | $2.54 |
| GAAP diluted weighted average shares used in per share calculation | 26,958 | 27,955 |
| Shares included in non-GAAP net income per share, but excluded from GAAP net loss per share as they would have been anti-dilutive | 33 | - |
| Non-GAAP diluted weighted average shares used in per share calculation | 26,991 | 27,955 |
| Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 |
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| Reconciliation of free cash flow: | | |
| GAAP net cash provided by operating activities | $108.1 | $129.9 |
| Payments for property, plant, and equipment | (30.0) | (34.4) |
| Free cash flow | $78.1 | $95.5 |
| Currency-Neutral Revenue | | |
| Life Science segment revenue | | |
| Revenue growth (decline), reported | - % | (5.4)% |
| Change due to foreign exchange | (4.3)% | 1.9% |
| Currency-neutral revenue growth (decline) | (4.3)% | (3.5)% |
| Clinical Diagnostics segment revenue | | |
| Revenue growth (decline), reported | 1.9% | (3.2)% |
| Change due to foreign exchange | (6.0)% | 3.1% |
| Currency-neutral revenue growth (decline) | (4.1)% | (0.1)% |
| Total revenue | | |
| Revenue growth (decline), reported | 1.1% | (4.2)% |
| Change due to foreign exchange | (5.3)% | 2.7% |
| Currency-neutral revenue growth (decline) | (4.2)% | (1.5)% |
| Life Science segment revenue excluding process chromatography | | |
| Revenue growth (decline), reported | 1.0% | (7.5)% |
| Change due to foreign exchange | (4.1)% | 2.0% |
| Currency-neutral revenue growth (decline) | (3.1)% | (5.5)% |
Explanations of Non-GAAP Adjustments
Amortization of purchased intangible assets: we do not acquire businesses and assets on a predictable cycle. The amount of purchase price allocated to purchased intangible assets and the terms of amortization can vary significantly and are unique to each acquisition. We believe that excluding amortization of purchased intangible assets allows the users of our financial statements to better review and understand the historic and current results of our operations.
Acquisition-related amounts: we incur expenses or benefits with respect to certain items associated with our acquisitions, including professional fees for assistance with the transaction; valuation costs, integration costs, changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, and gains and losses on the settlement of pre-existing relationships with the acquired entity. We exclude such acquisition-related amounts because they have no direct correlation to the operation of our on-going business.
Restructuring charges: we incur costs associated with our restructuring actions, including termination benefits related to reductions in employee headcount and the closure or exit of facilities. We exclude the costs associated with these unique restructuring actions in order to provide comparability of our on-going operations with prior and future periods.
Impairment charges: we incur non-cash expenses associated primarily with impairment of long-lived assets including, but not limited to, goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. By excluding these impairment charges, we believe this assists investors with evaluating our cash spending and analyzing our core operating performance period-over-period.
Gains and losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable, and gains and losses on equity-method investments: Our net income (loss) is impacted by gains and losses from change in fair market value of equity securities and loan receivable, and gain and losses associated with our equity-method investments included in Other income, net. These gains and losses arise from unforeseen circumstances and/or often occur outside of the ordinary course of our on-going business. By excluding these gains and losses, we believe this assists investors in evaluating our core operating performance period-over-period.
Significant litigation amounts and legal costs: we may incur charges or benefits, in connection with litigation and other contingencies and legal costs unrelated to our core operations. We exclude these litigation amounts, when significant, as well as legal costs associated with significant legal matters, because we do not believe they are reflective of our on-going business and operating results.
European Union's IVDR: we incur incremental costs to comply with the European Union's In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation ("IVDR") for previously approved products.
Product portfolio rationalization related costs: we may incur charges associated with our product portfolio rationalization actions, including inventory write-downs, impairment of long-lived assets and accruals for contract termination or other exit-related costs. By excluding these one-time costs we believe this assists investors in evaluating our core operating performance period-over-period.
Income tax expense: we estimate the tax effect of the excluded items identified above to determine a non-GAAP annual effective tax rate applied to the pretax amount in order to calculate the non-GAAP provision for income taxes. We also adjust for items for which the nature and/or tax jurisdiction requires the application of a specific tax rate or treatment.
From time to time in the future, there may be other items excluded if we believe that doing so is consistent with the goal of providing useful information to investors and management.
Other Key Metrics
Free Cash Flow: we report free cash flow, which is operating cash flow excluding net capital expenditures, to provide a view of the continuing operations’ ability to generate cash for acquisitions and other investing and financing activities. The company also uses this measure as an indication of the strength of the company. Free cash flow is not a measure of cash available for discretionary expenditures since we have certain non-discretionary obligations such as debt service that are not deducted from the measure.
Currency-Neutral Revenue: we report percentage sales growth/decline in currency-neutral amounts by calculating translated prior period sales in each local currency using the current period’s monthly average foreign exchange rates for that currency and comparing that to current period sales.
2026 Financial Outlook
Forecasted non-GAAP operating margin excludes 89 basis points related to amortization of purchased intangibles. Forecasted non-GAAP operating margin does not reflect future gains and charges that are inherently difficult to predict and estimate due to their unknown timing, effect and/or significance, such as foreign currency fluctuations, future gains or losses associated with certain legal matters, acquisitions and restructuring activities. We do not provide a reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial expectations to expectations for the most comparable GAAP measure because the amount and timing of many future charges that impact these measures (such as amortization of future acquisition-related intangible assets, future acquisition-related expenses and benefits, future restructuring charges, future asset impairment charges, future valuation changes of equity-owned securities, future gains and losses on equity-method investments, future legal charges or benefits or future product portfolio rationalization related costs), which could be material, are variable, uncertain, or out of our control and therefore cannot be reasonably predicted without unreasonable effort, if at all.
Contacts
Ruben Argueta, Investor Relations
Anna Gralinska, Corporate Communications
510-741-6643 cc@bio-rad.com