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Steris plc: Q1 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 lowered, 1 new, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 7% year over year: Total revenue was $1,492.7 million, against $1,391.1 million. Constant currency organic revenue growth was 6%. Management cited share gains in consumables and services. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $2.59: Adjusted net income was $253.4 million, or $2.59 per diluted share. As reported net income was $200.1 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, against $1.79 a year earlier. Source
  • Healthcare revenue rose 8%: Healthcare revenue was $1,048.3 million, up 8% as reported and 6% on a constant currency organic basis. Operating income was $260.2 million, against $235.5 million. Source
  • Restructuring tied to new chemistries center: A targeted restructuring plan accompanies a new formulated chemistries Center of Excellence in North Carolina, which follows an earlier announcement to consolidate chemistry manufacturing and distribution. Source
  • Operating cash flow fell on working capital: Operating cash flow was $367.1 million, down from $420.0 million. Management attributed the drop to a significantly lower working capital contribution, partly offset by higher net income. Source
  • Free cash flow $279.6 million: Free cash flow was $279.6 million, against $326.5 million. Capital expenditures were $87.5 million, against $93.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Total backlog rose year over year: Healthcare backlog rose year over year, while Life Sciences backlog was little changed. Total backlog also rose from $490.7 million at March 31, 2026, per the prior release. Source

“We are pleased with our performance in the first quarter”

Dan Carestio, President and CEO of STERIS

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue growth, as reported Sourcefiscal 20277-8%Kept
Constant currency organic revenue growth Sourcefiscal 20276-7%Kept
Adjusted EPS, diluted Sourcefiscal 2027$11.10 to $11.30Kept
Net income from continuing operations per diluted share Sourcefiscal 2027$8.92 - $9.12Lowered from $9.00 - $9.20
Capital expenditures Sourcefiscal 2027approximately $450 millionRaised from approximately $375 million
Free cash flow Sourcefiscal 2027approximately $800 millionLowered from approximately $850 million
Cash flows from operating activities (in millions, as shown in table) Sourcefiscal 2027$1,250.0Raised from $1,225.0
Restructuring pre-tax charges Sourcefiscal 2027 through fiscal 2030$55 million to $70 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: A targeted restructuring plan was announced alongside a North Carolina Center of Excellence for formulated chemistries manufacturing and distribution. Source
  • Guidance raised: Capital expenditure expectation increased to about $450 million from about $375 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Free cash flow expectation lowered to about $800 million from about $850 million, with first quarter cash flow partly offsetting higher capital expenditures. Source
  • Guidance lowered: The GAAP-basis fiscal 2027 per diluted share estimate in the reconciliation table moved to $8.92 to $9.12 from $9.00 to $9.20. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 7% year over year: Total revenue was $1,492.7 million, against $1,391.1 million. Constant currency organic revenue growth was 6%. Management cited share gains in consumables and services. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $2.59: Adjusted net income was $253.4 million, or $2.59 per diluted share. As reported net income was $200.1 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, against $1.79 a year earlier. Source
  • Operating income rose to $285.8 million: Income from operations was $285.8 million, against $246.0 million. Gross profit was $684.2 million, against $628.0 million. Restructuring expense was nil, against $1.8 million. Source
  • Share count and dividend rose: Diluted shares averaged 97.9 million, against 98.8 million. Cash dividends declared were $0.63 per share, up from $0.57. Source

Segments and regions

  • Healthcare revenue rose 8%: Healthcare revenue was $1,048.3 million, up 8% as reported and 6% on a constant currency organic basis. Operating income was $260.2 million, against $235.5 million. Source
  • AST revenue rose 6%: AST revenue was $297.6 million, up 6% as reported, with service revenue up 6%. Constant currency organic growth was 5%. Segment operating income was $142.9 million, against $136.7 million. Source
  • Life Sciences revenue rose 9%: Life Sciences revenue was $146.7 million, up 9% as reported and 8% constant currency organic. Operating income was $61.8 million, against $58.7 million. Source
  • International share of revenue rose: United States revenue was $1,090.6 million, 73% of total, against $1,025.6 million. International revenue was $373.2 million, 25% of total, up from $342.9 million. Source

“Our first quarter results reflected stable underlying demand, while our commercial teams continue to drive meaningful growth within the Healthcare segment.”

Dan Carestio, President and CEO of STERIS

Restructuring and North Carolina center

  • Restructuring tied to new chemistries center: A targeted restructuring plan accompanies a new formulated chemistries Center of Excellence in North Carolina, which follows an earlier announcement to consolidate chemistry manufacturing and distribution. Source
  • Two chemistry sites to close: Once complete, the plan includes closing chemistry manufacturing and distribution facilities in St. Louis, Missouri, and Plymouth, Minnesota. Completion is anticipated during fiscal 2030. Source
  • Investment aimed at capacity and innovation: Management said the investment is expected to accelerate innovation, expand capacity, and optimize the U.S. chemistries manufacturing and distribution network. Source
  • Cash costs mainly people-related: Cash costs are expected mainly for Associate retention, severance and benefits, with transition and facility exit costs. Non-cash charges mainly relate to accelerated depreciation and are excluded from adjusted earnings. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Healthcare income offset by tariffs: Healthcare operating income rose on volume, price, productivity and favorable mix, partly offset by inflation and higher tariff costs. Source
  • Life Sciences margin held by inflation: Life Sciences operating income gained from price and volume, partly offset by inflation and lower productivity. Source
  • AST price offset by depreciation and labor: AST operating income rose on improved price, partly offset by higher depreciation and labor costs. Source
  • Corporate costs include tariff refunds: Corporate operating loss was $110.1 million, against $114.0 million. The figure includes a benefit from refunds on tariffs paid under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. Source
  • Tax rate rose: The as reported income tax rate was 26.5%, against 23.3%. The adjusted rate was 25.9%, against 23.5%. Source

“Our revenue and earnings expectations for the year are unchanged, as the strength of our portfolio continues to enable us to help our Customers navigate a complex operating environment.”

Dan Carestio, President and CEO of STERIS

Cash flow and capital

  • Operating cash flow fell on working capital: Operating cash flow was $367.1 million, down from $420.0 million. Management attributed the drop to a significantly lower working capital contribution, partly offset by higher net income. Source
  • Free cash flow $279.6 million: Free cash flow was $279.6 million, against $326.5 million. Capital expenditures were $87.5 million, against $93.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Buybacks rose sharply: Share repurchases were $115.5 million, against $10.6 million. Dividends paid were $61.4 million, against $56.2 million. Source
  • Short-term debt rose, long-term debt fell: Cash rose to $482.3 million. Short-term indebtedness rose to $243.4 million from $118.9 million, while long-term indebtedness fell to $1,650.2 million from $1,812.8 million. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Total backlog rose year over year: Healthcare backlog rose year over year, while Life Sciences backlog was little changed. Total backlog also rose from $490.7 million at March 31, 2026, per the prior release. Source
  • Capital equipment revenue rose: Capital equipment revenue was $263.2 million, up from $255.5 million. Healthcare capital equipment rose 1% and Life Sciences rose 17%, while AST fell 13%. Source
  • Healthcare share gains in recurring revenue: Management attributed Healthcare growth to share gains in consumables and services, with capital equipment order growth. Source

Products and customers

  • Recurring revenue rose 8%: Total recurring revenue was $1,229.6 million, against $1,135.6 million. Service revenue was $755.5 million and consumables revenue was $474.0 million. Source
  • Healthcare service and consumables grew: Healthcare service revenue was $425.9 million, against $388.5 million. Healthcare consumables revenue was $391.9 million, against $358.9 million. Source
  • Life Sciences consumables and service rose: Life Sciences consumables revenue was $81.5 million, against $75.3 million. Life Sciences service revenue was $34.0 million, against $33.3 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • Restructuring completes in fiscal 2030: Restructuring charges are expected to be incurred over time, with completion anticipated during fiscal 2030. Source
  • Restructuring estimates may be revised: The company may revise its restructuring estimates in future periods as implementation activities progress. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog Source$553.9 million, against $514.5 million a year earlier
Healthcare backlog Source$444.0 million, against $403.5 million a year earlier
Life Sciences backlog Source$109.9 million, against $111.0 million a year earlier

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Restructuring cost and timing estimates rest on assumptions, and actual results may differ from them. Source
  • Regulatory: Increased tariff costs partly offset Healthcare operating income gains this quarter. Source
  • External: Inflation and lower productivity partly offset Life Sciences price and volume gains. Source
  • Demand: AST capital equipment revenue declined 13% in the quarter, while service revenue grew. Source
  • External: Management described the operating environment as complex for customers. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it is reiterating prior revenue and earnings guidance for fiscal 2027. Source
  • Not stated: The restructuring plan follows an earlier announcement to consolidate formulated chemistries manufacturing and distribution. 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.