Phibro Animal Health Corp. (NASDAQ:PAHC) delivered a second-quarter financial report that painted a picture of robust operational performance, leading the company to raise its full-year guidance. The market responded favorably, with shares rising sharply in after-hours trading.
Quarterly Performance vs. Estimates
The company's results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, presented a mixed picture when held against Wall Street's expectations. While revenue comfortably exceeded estimates, the adjusted earnings per share figure cited in the press release significantly outpaced analyst forecasts.
- Revenue: Reported net sales of $373.9 million, representing a 21% year-over-year increase. This figure surpassed the analyst consensus estimate of approximately $362.7 million.
- Adjusted EPS: The company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.87. This was a substantial beat compared to the analyst estimate of $0.68 per share.
It is important to note that some financial news summaries referenced a different non-GAAP EPS figure of $0.57, which would constitute a miss. However, Phibro's official press release explicitly states its adjusted diluted EPS as $0.87, a 58% increase from the prior year. Investors appear to be rallying behind the company's reported metrics and optimistic outlook.
Market Reaction
The immediate market reaction to the earnings release was decisively positive. Following the announcement, the stock surged approximately 10.7% in after-hours trading. This bullish move suggests investors are focusing on the strong top-line growth, significant earnings beat based on the company's calculations, and the upgraded guidance for the fiscal year.
Key Highlights from the Quarter
The quarter's strength was primarily driven by the successful integration of a recent acquisition and broad-based growth across core segments.
- Animal Health Segment Leads Growth: Net sales in the Animal Health segment increased 26% to $290.0 million. This was largely fueled by a $57.5 million contribution from the MFA product portfolio acquired in October 2024. The nutritional specialty and vaccine product lines also posted solid growth.
- Improved Profitability: Gross profit jumped 30% to $132.7 million, with the gross margin expanding by 260 basis points to 35.5%. This improvement was attributed to higher sales, favorable product mix, and increased selling prices.
- Strong Bottom-Line Growth: On a GAAP basis, net income soared to $27.5 million, compared to $3.2 million in the prior-year quarter. The significant increase was driven by higher gross profit and a favorable swing in foreign currency losses.
Raised Financial Guidance
Demonstrating confidence in its ongoing momentum, Phibro's management raised its financial outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The updated guidance now includes:
- Net sales of $1.45 billion to $1.50 billion (approximately 14% growth at the midpoint).
- Adjusted EBITDA of $245 million to $255 million (approximately 36% growth at the midpoint).
- Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.93 to $3.10 (approximately 44% growth at the midpoint).
This new sales guidance range has a midpoint of $1.475 billion, which is slightly below the current analyst consensus estimate of $1.495 billion for the full year. However, the projected earnings growth appears to have captured investor enthusiasm.
Looking Ahead
The raised guidance underscores management's belief that the strategic acquisition is integrating successfully and that core business lines remain healthy. While some macroeconomic and currency challenges persist, the company's results indicate an effective execution of its growth strategy.
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