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Azenta Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary4 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Q1 2026 revenue reached $149 million, up 1% reported but down 1% organically year-over-year, with flat Multiomics and lower Sample Management Solutions.
Adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.5%, down 230 basis points year-over-year, and free cash flow was $15 million, reflecting strong operational discipline.
Sale of B Medical Systems announced for $63 million, with closing expected by March 31, 2026, sharpening focus on the core portfolio.
Turnaround and operational initiatives are progressing, with anticipated acceleration in the second half of fiscal 2026.
Entered fiscal 2026 with a stronger foundation, focusing on operational excellence, growth, and disciplined capital deployment.
Financial highlights
Total Q1 revenue was $149 million, up 1% reported, down 1% organically, with a 2% FX headwind.
Non-GAAP EPS was $0.09, down from $0.12 a year ago; adjusted EBITDA was $13 million (8.5% margin), down 230 bps year-over-year.
Gross margin was 44.1%, down 360 bps year-over-year, mainly from underutilized lab capacity and rework costs.
Free cash flow was $15 million; cash and equivalents ended at $571 million, up $25 million sequentially.
Operating expenses declined 8% year-over-year, driven by lower SG&A, partially offset by higher R&D and restructuring charges.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth expected between 3% and 5% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margin projected to expand by approximately 300 basis points.
Second half expected to accelerate as commercial investments and growth initiatives gain traction.
Multiomics projected for low single-digit growth; Sample Management Solutions for mid-single-digit growth.
Over 30% year-over-year improvement in free cash flow anticipated.
Interest income guidance of $16M–$18M and tax rate of 27%–29%.
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Azenta develops, markets, and provides engineering services for factory automation solutions, with a focus on the semiconductor manufacturing processes. In addition, the company's life sciences division develops and markets software and hardware products in support of laboratory automation projects as well as offers consulting services to facilitate the integration of all lab management needs.
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