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Cooper Companies, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 December 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 10 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue up 5%: Revenue of $1,065.2 million, up 5% reported and 3% organically, against $1,018.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS above prior range: Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $4.13, above the $4.08 to $4.12 range in the prior release; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.87. Source
  • Gross margin fell on reorganization costs: GAAP gross margin was 61% versus 67%, which management tied to reorganization costs; non-GAAP gross margin was 66%. Source
  • Reorganization targeted back-office costs: Reorganization began in early third quarter, aimed at operational efficiency and back-office costs, with support functions integrated. Source
  • Q4 free cash flow $149.8 million: Operating cash of $247.8 million less capital expenditures of $98.0 million gave free cash flow of $149.8 million in the quarter. Source
  • Q4 buybacks of $197.3 million: Fourth-quarter repurchases were about 2.9 million shares at an average $67.48; fiscal 2025 repurchases were $290.1 million, about 4.1 million shares. Source
  • Fiscal 2026 revenue range raised in scope: Fiscal 2026 revenue of $4,299 to $4,338 million, with organic growth of 4.5% to 5.5%; CVI $2,900 to $2,925 million and CSI $1,399 to $1,413 million. Source
  • Free cash flow objective above $2.2bn: Updated long-term objective of more than $2.2 billion free cash flow over fiscal 2026 to 2028, following improved cash flow. Source

“We closed fiscal 2025 ahead of consensus revenue, earnings, and free cash flow expectations”

Al White, CooperCompanies' President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue Sourcefiscal first quarter 2026$1,019 - $1,030 millionNew
CVI revenue Sourcefiscal first quarter 2026$693 - $700 millionNew
CSI revenue Sourcefiscal first quarter 2026$327 - $330 millionNew
Non-GAAP diluted EPS Sourcefiscal first quarter 2026$1.02 - $1.04New
Total revenue Sourcefiscal 2026$4,299 - $4,338 millionNew
CVI revenue Sourcefiscal 2026$2,900 - $2,925 millionNew
CSI revenue Sourcefiscal 2026$1,399 - $1,413 millionNew
Non-GAAP diluted EPS Sourcefiscal 2026$4.45 - $4.60New
Free cash flow Sourcefiscal 2026$575 - $625 millionNew
Long-term free cash flow objective Sourcefiscal 2026 to fiscal 2028more than $2.2 billion
Annual pre-tax savings from reorganization Sourcebeginning fiscal 2026approximately $50 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fiscal 2026 guidance initiated, covering revenue by segment, non-GAAP EPS and free cash flow. Source
  • New: Share repurchase program expanded by $1 billion in September, bringing total authorization to $2 billion. Source
  • New: Fourth-quarter reorganization and integration activity completed, with efforts starting in early third quarter. Source
  • New: Updated long-term free cash flow objective of more than $2.2 billion for fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2028; prior figure not stated in the documents. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Fourth-quarter revenue up 5%: Revenue of $1,065.2 million, up 5% reported and 3% organically, against $1,018.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Full-year revenue up 5%: Fiscal 2025 net sales of $4,092.4 million, up 5% reported and 4% organically; constant-currency growth also 5%. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS above prior range: Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $4.13, above the $4.08 to $4.12 range in the prior release; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.87. Source
  • GAAP EPS fell in quarter: Fourth-quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $0.43, down 27%, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.15, up 11%. Source
  • Revenue within prior guidance: Prior release guided fourth-quarter revenue of $1,049 to $1,069 million; the company reported $1,065.2 million.

CooperVision and CooperSurgical segments

  • CooperVision revenue up 5%: CooperVision fourth-quarter revenue of $709.6 million, up 5% reported and 3% organically; toric and multifocal grew 5% organically. Source
  • CooperSurgical revenue up 4%: CooperSurgical fourth-quarter revenue of $355.6 million, up 4% reported and organically. Source
  • Fertility grew slower than office: Office and surgical revenue of $214.6 million rose 6% organically; fertility revenue of $141.0 million rose 1%. Source

“Importantly, these efforts are translating into improved cash flow, and we expect this momentum to continue with updated guidance of more than $2.2 billion in free cash flow from 2026 through 2028.”

Al White, CooperCompanies' President and CEO

Products and customers

  • MyDay contract wins cited: Management said CooperVision is building momentum with MyDay contract wins. Source
  • Fertility expected stronger in 2026: Management said 2026 will be supported by a much stronger fertility year, after CooperSurgical finished 2025 at the high end of guidance. Source
  • Product launches rolling out globally: Upcoming CooperVision product launches are rolling out globally; management gave no dates in the release. Source

Costs, gross margin and operating margin

  • Gross margin fell on reorganization costs: GAAP gross margin was 61% versus 67%, which management tied to reorganization costs; non-GAAP gross margin was 66%. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin rose: Non-GAAP operating margin rose 110 basis points to 27% on operating expense leverage; GAAP operating margin was 13% versus 19%. Source
  • Interest expense declined: Interest expense was $24.4 million versus $27.0 million, on lower average interest rates and lower average debt; non-GAAP interest expense was $23.7 million. Source

“This positions us to fund share repurchases, reduce debt and pursue strategic investments that reinforce our commitment to long-term shareholder returns.”

Al White, CooperCompanies' President and CEO

Reorganization and people

  • Reorganization targeted back-office costs: Reorganization began in early third quarter, aimed at operational efficiency and back-office costs, with support functions integrated. Source
  • Integration work completed: Acquisition-related integration work was completed in the same period, which management says strengthens the platform for scalable growth. Source
  • Severance charges booked: Business optimization charges included $32.2 million of employee severance in the quarter and $34.9 million for the fiscal year. Source

Cash flow and share repurchases

  • Q4 free cash flow $149.8 million: Operating cash of $247.8 million less capital expenditures of $98.0 million gave free cash flow of $149.8 million in the quarter. Source
  • Fiscal 2025 free cash flow $433.7 million: Fiscal 2025 operating cash of $796.1 million less capital expenditures of $362.4 million gave free cash flow of $433.7 million. Source
  • Q4 buybacks of $197.3 million: Fourth-quarter repurchases were about 2.9 million shares at an average $67.48; fiscal 2025 repurchases were $290.1 million, about 4.1 million shares. Source
  • Nearly $1 billion authorization left: At quarter-end nearly $1 billion remained available for additional repurchases under the expanded program. Source
  • Prior-quarter authorization balance: At the prior quarter's end, $163.6 million remained under the program after $52.1 million of third-quarter repurchases.

Fiscal 2026 guidance

  • Fiscal 2026 revenue range raised in scope: Fiscal 2026 revenue of $4,299 to $4,338 million, with organic growth of 4.5% to 5.5%; CVI $2,900 to $2,925 million and CSI $1,399 to $1,413 million. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS not reconciled to GAAP: Management did not reconcile non-GAAP EPS guidance to GAAP, citing difficulty forecasting acquisition, integration and restructuring charges. Source

Long-term cash objective and priorities

  • Free cash flow objective above $2.2bn: Updated long-term objective of more than $2.2 billion free cash flow over fiscal 2026 to 2028, following improved cash flow. Source
  • Four stated priorities for 2026: Management named four priorities: top-line growth, profitability, cash generation and continued share repurchases. Source
  • Cash to fund buybacks and investment: Management said cash generation positions the company to fund share repurchases, reduce debt and pursue strategic investments. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 December 2025

  • CooperVision product launches: Management said upcoming CooperVision product launches will roll out globally; the release gives no dates. Source
  • Reorganization savings from fiscal 2026: Annual pre-tax savings of approximately $50 million are expected to begin in fiscal 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
MiSight sales growth, fourth quarter Sourceup 37%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Tariffs and product mix reduced non-GAAP gross margin by 70 basis points from last year. Source
  • Operational: Reorganization-related costs lowered GAAP operating margin to 13% from 19% a year earlier. Source
  • Regulatory: Costs of complying with EU medical device regulations for previously registered products were recorded as non-GAAP adjustments in the period. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said fiscal 2025 closed ahead of consensus on three measures. Source
  • Met: Management said CooperSurgical delivered revenue at the high end of its fourth-quarter guidance. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release expected improving revenue in Q4 and fiscal 2026 driven by MyDay; the current release does not restate the status.

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