Consumer SpendingConsumers are starting to moderate their vet spending after aggressive price taking across the industry, limiting IDEXX’s ability to use price as a lever going forward.
Revenue GrowthThe updated guidance implies organic growth of only 2.9% in the fourth quarter, driven by 3.6% organic CAG recurring growth, which is the lowest trend since early 2013.
Veterinary Clinic VisitsPersistent weakness in veterinary clinic visit trends and a challenging macro backdrop drove repeated cuts to IDXX's FY24 outlook this year.