The stock rose 6.4% following better-than-expected revenue growth, margin expansion, and an improved full-year adjusted EPS outlook supported by strong demand across segments and accelerated strategic initiatives.
- Delivered 15% reported revenue growth (11% organic) with $194 million in Q1 sales, driven by broad-based strength across customer segments and geographies.
- Adjusted operating margin expanded by 160 basis points, aided by disciplined cost management and the strategic sale of the low-margin Polymem business.
- Maintained full-year organic growth guidance of 9% to 13%, while slightly lowering reported revenue guidance to reflect the Polymem divestiture, which improved margin expectations.
- Growth led by Analytics (+50%+), Services (+30%+), and double-digit Consumables; strong capital equipment demand supported by easier comps and a healthy order funnel.
- Advanced strategic priorities with the launch of a transformation office targeting at least one point of annualized margin improvement by end of 2027 and expanded partnerships in China, which delivered the best quarterly revenue in over two years.
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