Henry Schein Reports Record Second-Quarter 2021 Financial Results From Continuing Operations

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today reported record second-quarter financial results from continuing operations. Results from continuing operations exclude contributions from Henry Schein’s former Animal Health business, which was spun off in February 2019 to form a new publicly traded company, Covetrus (Nasdaq: CVET). 

Total net sales for the quarter ended June 26, 2021, were $3.0 billion, up 76.2% compared with the second quarter of 2020, when a significant number of dental and medical practices suspended activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 76.2% increase included 65.5% internal growth in local currencies, 5.5% growth from acquisitions and 5.2% growth related to foreign currency exchange. When compared with the pre-pandemic second quarter of 2019, sales were up 21.2% and included 15.2% internal growth in local currencies, 4.2% growth from acquisitions and 1.8% growth related to foreign currency exchange. Exhibit A provides details of sales growth, including comparisons with 2020. Note that Exhibit A-1 contains details of sales performance compared with 2019.

GAAP net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2021 was $155.7 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, compared with prior-year GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $11.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2021 was $157.3 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, compared with prior-year non-GAAP net income from continuing operations of $0.6 million, or $0.00 per diluted share. Exhibit B provides a reconciliation of GAAP net income and diluted EPS from continuing operations to non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS from continuing operations.

“We are pleased to report record second-quarter financial results as we continue to execute on our key strategies. Strengthening demand in the global dental and medical markets drove strong year-over-year increases in sales versus the prior year when many of our customers had temporarily closed their offices. Notably, compared with a pre-COVID-19 environment in the second quarter of 2019, Henry Schein’s worldwide internal sales in local currencies increased by 15.2%,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “We are also pleased with operating margin expansion that reflects a favorable product mix as well as operating expense leverage.”

Mr. Bergman continued, “With solid execution in the first half of 2021 and a favorable outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year, we are raising our guidance for 2021 non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations to be at or above $3.85, representing a floor for fiscal 2021. We will continue to monitor any potential impact to our business as a result of COVID-19.”

Global Dental sales for the second quarter of 2021 of $1.9 billion increased 102.9% versus the prior-year period. In local currencies, internally generated sales increased 87.0% with 7.3% growth from acquisitions and 8.6% growth related to foreign currency exchange. The 87.0% internal growth in local currencies included an increase of 105.3% in North America and an increase of 64.9% internationally.

Global Dental consumable merchandise internal sales increased 90.5% in local currencies. Excluding sales of personal protective equipment (PPE) and COVID-19 related products, growth was 96.2%. In North America, dental consumable merchandise internal sales in local currencies increased 112.5%, or 119.1% excluding sales of PPE and COVID-19 related products, and dental equipment internal sales in local currencies increased 82.0%. Internationally, dental consumable merchandise internal sales in local currencies increased 64.4%, or 70.2% excluding sales of PPE and COVID-19 related products, and dental equipment internal sales in local currencies increased 66.6%.

“Global dental sales experienced strong growth, with gains in both consumable merchandise and equipment. More specifically, consumable merchandise sales in North America and in our international markets experienced double-digit growth versus the same period in 2019,” noted Mr. Bergman. “Compared with the second quarter of 2019, North America dental equipment sales growth was modest, primarily reflecting delays with certain U.S. manufacturers of chairs, units, and lights, resulting in longer lead times. We reported strong equipment growth in our international markets with no significant delays. Our overall dental sales performance reflects a continued recovery in patient traffic compared to pre-pandemic levels, and we remain optimistic about dental practices investing in technology and equipment over the long term.”

Global Medical sales for the second quarter of 2021 of $904.8 million increased 46.5% versus the comparable period last year, consisting of 43.5% internal growth in local currencies, 2.6% growth from acquisitions and 0.4% growth related to foreign currency exchange. Excluding sales of PPE and COVID-19 related products, internal sales in local currencies increased 39.1%.

“We believe our medical sales continued to outpace end-market performance with broad-based growth versus the same period in 2019, including growth in medical-surgical, equipment, and laboratory product sales. We continue to expand our medical business beyond core distribution with a differentiated solutions offering that serves low acuity segments of the market, which is the most cost-efficient setting for delivering care,” remarked Mr. Bergman.

Global Technology and Value-Added Services sales of $152.1 million increased 44.5% versus the prior-year quarter and included 33.0% internal sales growth in local currencies, 8.9% growth from acquisitions and 2.6% growth related to foreign currency exchange.

“Global Technology and Value-Added Services sales continued to improve from the early days of the pandemic when patient traffic was hardest hit. During the second quarter, Henry Schein One, the largest contributor to sales in this business, reported record-high quarterly revenue. In addition, our financial services business delivered strong growth, primarily driven by practice transitions revenue,” noted Mr. Bergman.

Stock Repurchase Plan

During the second quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased approximately 1.5 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $72.98 per share, for a total of approximately $113 million. The impact of the repurchase of shares on second-quarter diluted EPS was immaterial. At the end of the second quarter, Henry Schein had approximately $400 million authorized and available for future stock repurchases.

Year-to-Date Financial Results

Net sales from continuing operations for the first half of 2021 were $5.9 billion, an increase of 43.2% compared with the first half of 2020. The 43.2% increase included 35.6% internal growth in local currencies, 4.2% growth from acquisitions and 3.4% growth related to foreign currency exchange. When compared with the first half of 2019, sales increased 22.5% and included 16.3% internal growth in local currencies, 4.8% growth from acquisitions and 1.4% growth related to foreign currency exchange.

Net income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. from continuing operations for the first half of 2021 was $321.7 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, compared with net income from continuing operations of $119.2 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the first half of 2020. Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations for the first half of 2021 was $335.1 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income from continuing operations of $134.7 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for the first half of 2020. Non-GAAP results for the first half of 2021 and 2020 exclude certain items noted in Exhibit B, which provides a reconciliation of GAAP net income and diluted EPS from continuing operations to non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS from continuing operations.

Financial Guidance

Henry Schein today raised guidance for 2021 non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations. At this time, the Company is not providing guidance for 2021 GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations as it is unable to provide without unreasonable effort an estimate of costs related to an ongoing restructuring initiative, including the corresponding tax effect. Financial guidance is as follows:

  • 2021 non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. is now expected to be at or above $3.85, representing a floor for fiscal 2021. This compares with previous guidance for non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. to be at or above $3.70.
  • Guidance for 2021 non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. is for current continuing operations as well as completed or previously announced acquisitions, and does not include the impact of future share repurchases, potential future acquisitions, if any, or restructuring expenses. Guidance also assumes foreign exchange rates that are generally consistent with current levels, and that end markets remain stable and are consistent with current market conditions. Guidance assumes no material adverse market changes associated with COVID-19.

Adjustments to Projected 2021 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS

The Company has provided guidance for 2021 non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations, as noted above. A reconciliation to the Company’s projected 2021 diluted EPS from continuing operations prepared on a GAAP basis is not provided because the Company is unable to provide without unreasonable effort an estimate of costs related to an ongoing restructuring initiative to mitigate stranded costs and drive additional operating efficiencies, including the corresponding tax effect that will be included in the Company’s 2021 diluted EPS from continuing operations prepared on a GAAP basis. The inability to provide these reconciliations is due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence, magnitude, financial impact and timing of related costs. Management does not believe these items are representative of the Company’s underlying business performance. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With approximately 21,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company’s network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratoriesgovernment and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 32 countries and territories. The Company’s sales reached $10.1 billion in 2020, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 12 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

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