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Repligen Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 12% reported, 13% organic: Second quarter revenue was $204 million against $182 million a year earlier, up 12% as reported and 13% organic. Source
  • Organic growth accelerated sequentially: Management attributed the 13% organic growth to sequential acceleration and continued market outperformance across the portfolio. Source
  • Adjusted operating income rose 55%: Adjusted operating income was $34 million against $22 million, with the difference from GAAP reflecting the items excluded in the reconciliation. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin reached 16.7%: Adjusted operating margin was 16.7% against 12.0%, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.4% against 17.6%. GAAP operating margin was 6.8% against 7.6%. Source
  • Order momentum carried into second quarter: Management said order momentum from the first quarter continued into the second quarter, and cited first-half results and second-half visibility for the raised guidance. Source
  • Deal valued near $1.5 billion: The agreement values BioLife Solutions at about $1.5 billion total enterprise value, paid 64% in Repligen stock and 36% in cash.
  • Cash and securities reached $810 million: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $810 million at June 30, 2026, up from $768 million at December 31, 2025. Source

“Our strong first half results and improved line of sight to the second half give us the confidence to increase our full year guidance.”

Olivier Loeillot, President and Chief Executive Officer of Repligen

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total reported revenue SourceFY 2026$813M - $835M
Reported revenue growth SourceFY 202610% - 13%
Organic revenue growth SourceFY 202610.5% - 13.5%Raised
Gross margin (adjusted) SourceFY 202653.7% - 54.2%
Income from operations (adjusted) SourceFY 2026$128M - $134M
Operating margin (adjusted) SourceFY 202615.7% - 16.0%
Other income (expense) SourceFY 2026~$19M
Adjusted EBITDA margin SourceFY 202620.6% - 21.0%
Tax rate on pre-tax income SourceFY 2026~22%
Adjusted net income SourceFY 2026$115.5M - $118.5M
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFY 2026$2.03 - $2.09Raised

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Organic revenue growth guidance raised to 10.5%-13.5%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $2.03-$2.09. Source
  • New: Definitive agreement to acquire BioLife Solutions announced. Source
  • New: Training & Innovation Center opened at the Breda, Netherlands OPUS facility. Source
  • Ended: Polymem divested; the release cites about a one-point headwind to full-year reported revenue. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 12% reported, 13% organic: Second quarter revenue was $204 million against $182 million a year earlier, up 12% as reported and 13% organic. Source
  • Organic growth accelerated sequentially: Management attributed the 13% organic growth to sequential acceleration and continued market outperformance across the portfolio. Source
  • Adjusted operating income rose 55%: Adjusted operating income was $34 million against $22 million, with the difference from GAAP reflecting the items excluded in the reconciliation. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.54: Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.54 against $0.37; six-month adjusted diluted EPS was $1.02 against $0.77. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS fell to $0.09: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.09 against $0.26, and net income was $5.0 million against $14.9 million. Source

Margins and costs

  • Adjusted operating margin reached 16.7%: Adjusted operating margin was 16.7% against 12.0%, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.4% against 17.6%. GAAP operating margin was 6.8% against 7.6%. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 53.9%: Gross margin was 53.9% in the quarter, against 51.0% on a GAAP basis and 51.1% adjusted a year earlier. Source
  • Cost of goods and SG&A rose: Cost of goods sold was $94.1 million against $89.4 million, SG&A $76.6 million against $70.9 million, and R&D $14.4 million against $14.0 million. Source
  • Footprint simplification drove restructuring: Restructuring and other charges were $2.7 million in the quarter, covering severance and accelerated depreciation tied to the footprint and workforce plan. Source

“We believe this fast-tracks our cell therapy leadership, with a transaction that is accretive to our revenue growth, margin, and adjusted EPS.”

Olivier Loeillot, President and Chief Executive Officer of Repligen

Demand, guidance basis and highlights

  • Order momentum carried into second quarter: Management said order momentum from the first quarter continued into the second quarter, and cited first-half results and second-half visibility for the raised guidance. Source
  • Portfolio strength and execution cited: Management credited the company's portfolio diversification and disciplined execution for the growth in the quarter. Source
  • Guidance excludes pending acquisitions: Adjusted guidance excludes pending acquisitions in 2026 and future currency moves, and covers the existing business only. Source
  • Sustainability report published: The company published its 2025 Sustainability Report, covering responsible business practices, workforce development, community engagement and governance. Source

BioLife Solutions acquisition

  • Deal valued near $1.5 billion: The agreement values BioLife Solutions at about $1.5 billion total enterprise value, paid 64% in Repligen stock and 36% in cash.
  • Accretion and synergy targets set: The company expects accretion to revenue growth, adjusted margins and adjusted EPS of at least 5 cents in year one and 25 cents in year two, with synergies of at least $20 million and $30 million.
  • Cash on hand funds cash portion: The cash component of the consideration will be funded from cash on hand, and pro forma cash and equivalents are expected to exceed $300 million.
  • BioLife preliminary revenue up 21%: BioLife preliminarily reported second quarter revenue of $28.5 million, up 21% from $23.4 million, on continuing operations.
  • Cell therapy market growth framed: The company describes cell therapy as a significant and growing part of the pipeline, with commercial revenues projected to grow above 20% a year to decade end.

“Repligen shares our commitment to providing innovative, differentiated, and enabling tools that help customers bring important therapies to patients.”

Roderick de Greef, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BioLife

Cash, balance sheet and capital

  • Cash and securities reached $810 million: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $810 million at June 30, 2026, up from $768 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Six-month operating cash flow rose: Cash from operations was $61.1 million for the six months, against $43.6 million, and purchases of property, plant and equipment were $10.0 million. Source
  • Inventories built during the half: Inventories rose to $186.6 million from $170.5 million at December 31, 2025, while accounts receivable was $157.7 million. Source
  • Convertible notes carried at $551 million: Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 were carried at $551.0 million net, against $542.2 million at year end, with 56,427,067 shares outstanding at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Withholding and earnout payments made: Six-month payments included $6.6 million of tax withholding on restricted stock vesting and $5.2 million of earnout consideration. Source

Non-GAAP adjustments and one-off items

  • Transformation costs of $2.9 million: Transformation costs were $2.9 million, mainly $3.8 million of discrete strategic projects, partly offset by a $0.8 million benefit from previously reserved inventory. Source
  • Contingent consideration charge recorded: Change in fair value of contingent consideration was a $2.3 million charge in the quarter, against a $7.9 million benefit a year earlier. Source
  • Loss on sale of business: Loss on sale of business was $13.7 million for the six months and $0.1 million for the quarter, both excluded from adjusted results. Source
  • Intangible amortization excluded: Intangible amortization was $9.5 million in the quarter, against $10.2 million a year earlier, and is excluded from adjusted income from operations. Source
  • Deal and integration costs excluded: Acquisition, integration and divestiture costs were $2.1 million for the quarter, against $4.3 million a year earlier. Source

Coming up, as management said on 28 July 2026

  • BioLife deal expected to close Q4: Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, BioLife stockholder approval and other closing conditions.
  • Form S-4 filing planned: Repligen will file a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a BioLife proxy statement and a Repligen prospectus.

Figures management reported

FigureReported
R&D spend SourceQ2 $14.4 million vs $14.0 million; six months $28.9 million vs $26.1 million
Product revenue SourceQ2 $204.1 million vs $182.3 million

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: The company recorded foreign currency losses on certain intercompany loans, which it excludes from adjusted results. Source
  • Financial: Future restructuring, transformation and acquisition costs cannot be predicted and could be material to GAAP results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The July 22 release gave these preliminary growth rates; the July 28 results report 12% reported and 13% organic growth.
  • Not stated: The company said it would report full second quarter results on July 28, 2026, and the results were filed that day.

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