Azenta reports Q1 adjusted cont ops EPS 2c, consensus (3c)

Reports Q1 revenue $154M, consensus $151M. “First quarter results came in ahead of expectations as we continued to deliver against our objectives on the top and bottom line,” stated Steve Schwartz, President and CEO. “We have made good progress on our cost reduction initiatives and are seeing the benefits of these actions. This quarter marked our third consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow. Even in a softer market environment, we remain positive about our position as we move through fiscal 2024, and we believe that the actions we have taken over the past several months will allow us to continue to outgrow the market.”