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Organon & Co.: Q2 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 lowered, 1 new, 10 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue slipped 1% on flat currency: Second quarter revenue was $1.594 billion, down 1% as reported and down 1% excluding foreign exchange, from $1.607 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 2% to $522 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $522 million against $513 million, and the Adjusted EBITDA margin was 32.7% against 31.9%. Source
  • Nexplanon down 1% ex-FX: Nexplanon sales declined 1% ex-FX. Outside the U.S. they grew 10% ex-FX, largely offsetting a 5% decline in the U.S. Source
  • U.S. public funding constrained contraceptive buying: Customers in the U.S. relying on federal and state subsidized programs faced potentially constrained funding, which affected contraceptive purchasing in the quarter. Source
  • Gross margin fell on amortization: Reported gross margin was 54.8% against 58.4%, due to higher intangible amortization and Dermavant inventory fair value amortization. Adjusted gross margin was 61.7% against 62.0%. Source
  • Operating expenses down 3%: The company said the year-over-year improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin was primarily driven by a 3% reduction in operating expenses. Source
  • Debt principal repaid by $345 million: Principal repayments on long-term debt totaled $345 million in the quarter. Debt was $8.90 billion at June 30, 2025, against $8.96 billion at March 31. Source
  • Leverage path set on debt and savings: Management said debt paydown and early cost savings set a path to net leverage below 4.0x by year-end 2025, with a goal of 3.5x or below by end-2026. Source

“During the quarter we paid down principal on our long-term debt and began implementing meaningful cost savings, which together set us on a path to achieve net leverage below 4.0x by the end of this year.”

Kevin Ali, Organon’s chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFull year 2025$6.275B - $6.375BRaised from $6.125B - $6.325B
Nominal revenue growth SourceFull year 2025(2.0%) - (0.4)%Raised from (4.3%) - (1.2%)
FX translation headwind to revenue SourceFull year 2025~$50MLowered from ~$200M
Ex-FX revenue growth SourceFull year 2025(1.2%) - 0.3%Lowered from (1.2%) - 1.9%
Adjusted gross margin SourceFull year 202560.0%-61.0%Kept
SG&A SourceFull year 2025Mid 20% rangeKept
R&D SourceFull year 2025Upper single-digitKept
IPR&D expense SourceFull year 2025$6 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) SourceFull year 202531.0% - 32.0%Kept
Interest expense SourceFull year 2025~$510MKept
Depreciation SourceFull year 2025~$135MKept
Effective non-GAAP tax rate SourceFull year 202522.5%-24.5%Kept
Fully diluted weighted average shares SourceFull year 2025~263MKept
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio SourceYear-end 2025less than 4.0xKept
Net leverage target SourceEnd of 20263.5x or belowNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2025 revenue guidance range raised to $6.275 billion to $6.375 billion from $6.125 billion to $6.325 billion. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Ex-FX revenue growth range for 2025 top end cut to 0.3% from 1.9%; the low end of (1.2%) is unchanged. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 31.0% to 32.0% was affirmed, not changed. Source
  • New: Management set a net leverage goal of 3.5x or below by the end of 2026. Source
  • Ended: A legacy Dermavant funding agreement valued at $103 million was paid and terminated in the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue slipped 1% on flat currency: Second quarter revenue was $1.594 billion, down 1% as reported and down 1% excluding foreign exchange, from $1.607 billion a year earlier. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS fell to $0.56: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.56 against $0.75, including a $0.14 gain on early debt extinguishment. Non-GAAP Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.00 against $1.12. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 2% to $522 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $522 million against $513 million, and the Adjusted EBITDA margin was 32.7% against 31.9%. Source
  • Six-month revenue and net income lower: Six-month revenue was $3.107 billion against $3.229 billion, and six-month net income was $232 million against $396 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Women's Health rose 3% reported: Women's Health revenue rose 3% to $462 million, or 2% ex-FX. Fertility grew 15% ex-FX on a favorable comparison in Follistim AQ and U.S. demand. Source
  • Biosimilars up 5% on Hadlima: Biosimilars revenue rose 5% to $173 million, or 6% ex-FX, driven by Hadlima, which offset expected declines in Ontruzant and Renflexis as those products mature. Source
  • Established Brands down 3%: Established Brands revenue fell 3% to $936 million, or 4% ex-FX, as Emgality and Vtama partly offset the Atozet loss of exclusivity and lower Singulair sales. Source
  • U.S. revenue up, Europe down: Europe and Canada revenue was $419 million against $457 million. United States revenue rose to $414 million from $388 million. Source
  • Latin America up, Asia Pacific down: Latin America, Middle East, Russia and Africa revenue rose to $285 million from $251 million, while Asia Pacific and Japan fell to $250 million from $260 million. Source

“We are right where we want to be with VTAMA , making significant progress on our access objectives, with the overall portfolio compensating well for the loss of exclusivity of Atozet in Europe.”

Kevin Ali, Organon’s chief executive officer

Products and customers

  • Nexplanon down 1% ex-FX: Nexplanon sales declined 1% ex-FX. Outside the U.S. they grew 10% ex-FX, largely offsetting a 5% decline in the U.S. Source
  • U.S. public funding constrained contraceptive buying: Customers in the U.S. relying on federal and state subsidized programs faced potentially constrained funding, which affected contraceptive purchasing in the quarter. Source
  • Vtama and Emgality contributed revenue: Vtama sales were $31 million in the quarter and Emgality and Rayvow sales were $42 million, partly offsetting the Atozet decline. Source
  • Hadlima sales rose to $50 million: Hadlima sales were $50 million against $28 million a year earlier, as the product continued to build in the U.S. and internationally. Source
  • Atozet sales fell on European exclusivity loss: Atozet sales were $86 million against $140 million, reflecting the loss of exclusivity in key European markets. Singulair fell in China and Japan. Source

Costs, margins and taxes

  • Gross margin fell on amortization: Reported gross margin was 54.8% against 58.4%, due to higher intangible amortization and Dermavant inventory fair value amortization. Adjusted gross margin was 61.7% against 62.0%. Source
  • Operating expenses down 3%: The company said the year-over-year improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin was primarily driven by a 3% reduction in operating expenses. Source
  • Manufacturing exit costs adjusted out: Manufacturing network costs were $33 million in gross profit adjustments, up from $15 million, linked to exiting Merck manufacturing and supply agreements. Source
  • Adjusted SG&A up, R&D down: Adjusted SG&A was $409 million against $390 million. Adjusted R&D was $88 million against $110 million. Source
  • Income tax expense rose to $84 million: Income tax expense was $84 million against $40 million. The GAAP effective rate was 37.0% and the non-GAAP rate was 27.2%, against 17.3% and 17.8%. Source

“In the U.S., customers relying on federal and state subsidized programs are facing potentially constrained funding, which factored into their purchasing decisions for contraceptive products during the second quarter.”

Organon & Co., press release

Debt, cash and dividend

  • Debt principal repaid by $345 million: Principal repayments on long-term debt totaled $345 million in the quarter. Debt was $8.90 billion at June 30, 2025, against $8.96 billion at March 31. Source
  • 2031 notes repurchased at a gain: About $242 million of 5.125% notes due 2031 were repurchased and cancelled before maturity, producing a pre-tax gain of $42 million. Source
  • Cash rose to $599 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $599 million at June 30, 2025, against $547 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.02: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, the same rate declared in the first quarter. Source

Guidance and leverage path

  • Leverage path set on debt and savings: Management said debt paydown and early cost savings set a path to net leverage below 4.0x by year-end 2025, with a goal of 3.5x or below by end-2026. Source
  • Revenue range raised on currency views: The full-year revenue range was raised to $6.275 billion to $6.375 billion, based on current foreign exchange views, with the FX headwind now about $50 million. Source
  • Ex-FX growth range top end cut: Ex-FX revenue growth range for 2025 is (1.2%) to 0.3%, against (1.2%) to 1.9% previously. The low end is unchanged. Source
  • Margin and cost guidance kept: Adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.0% to 32.0% was affirmed. Adjusted gross margin, SG&A, R&D, interest and tax guidance were kept unchanged. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2025

  • Dividend payable September 11, 2025: The $0.02 quarterly dividend is payable on September 11, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2025. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Nexplanon/Implanon NXT sales, Q2 2025 Source$240 million (U.S. $163 million; International $77 million)
Hadlima sales, Q2 2025 Source$50 million (Q2 2024: $28 million)
Vtama sales, Q2 2025 Source$31 million (six months: $54 million)
Atozet sales, Q2 2025 Source$86 million (Q2 2024: $140 million); European LOE
Follistim AQ sales, Q2 2025 Source$74 million (Q2 2024: $62 million)
Research and development expense (GAAP), Q2 2025 Source$95 million (Q2 2024: $116 million)
Acquired IPR&D and milestones, Q2 2025 Source$0 (Q2 2024: $15 million)

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: U.S. customers on federal and state subsidized programs face potentially constrained funding, which affected contraceptive purchasing decisions in the quarter. Source
  • Demand: The Atozet loss of exclusivity continues to weigh on Established Brands revenue in key European markets. Source
  • Financial: Debt stood at $8.90 billion at June 30, 2025, against cash of $599 million, with leverage reduction a stated priority. Source
  • Operational: Costs of exiting Merck manufacturing and supply agreements are being incurred and adjusted out of non-GAAP results. Source
  • External: The revenue range depends on the company's current views of foreign exchange, with a remaining translation headwind of about $50 million. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it is on track to reach a net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio below 4.0x by year-end. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.