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PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP (PAHC)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Phibro’s Q3 FY2025 delivered strong top-line and profitability: net sales $347.8M (+32% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $54.9M (+85% YoY), and adjusted diluted EPS $0.63 (+$0.32 YoY), driven primarily by the Zoetis MFA portfolio integration and continued execution on “Phibro Forward” initiatives .
  • Results vs consensus: EPS beat (Adj. EPS $0.63 vs $0.52*), revenue slight miss ($347.8M vs $352.4M*); EBITDA broadly in line vs S&P consensus ($54.9M vs $55.0M*) . Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • FY25 guidance raised/narrowed: revenue $1.26–$1.29B (from $1.25–$1.30B), adjusted EBITDA $177–$183M (from $172–$180M), adjusted EPS $1.96–$2.09 (from $1.87–$2.01). Management cites stronger mix, Zoetis MFA margin contribution, and early “Phibro Forward” benefits .
  • Stock catalysts: sustained EBITDA/EPS momentum into Q4; integration benefits tracking ahead of initial expectations; tariff risk framed as manageable for FY25 with limited FY26 impact (~$5–$10M) and multiple mitigation levers (inventory, supplier shifts, pricing) .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Zoetis MFA integration: MFA & Other +68% YoY with ~$77M from acquired portfolio; Animal Health +42% YoY; management highlighted stronger-than-anticipated margin leverage from the acquired products .
    • Profitability surge: adjusted EBITDA +85% YoY to $54.9M and adjusted EPS up $0.32 to $0.63 on higher gross profit and operating leverage (ex. non-GAAP items) .
    • Early “Phibro Forward” benefits: SKU rationalization, procurement, and manufacturing improvements contributing, with management citing greater confidence and mix tailwinds, notably in vaccines and acquired MFAs .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Legacy MFA softness and order timing: legacy MFA & Other declined ~3% in the quarter due to timing with large customers and a tough compare; vaccines growth limited by timing/registrations in Asia .
    • Gross margin optics: reported gross margin dipped 10 bps to 30.1% due to $3.8M inventory write-offs (closure of an immaterial business) and $1.5M purchase accounting COGS; ex-items, gross margin +140 bps to 31.6% .
    • Higher interest expense: net interest $9.4M (+$4.8M YoY) on debt financing of the acquisition, partly offset by favorable FX ($+5.5M vs $(2.4)M YoY) .

Financial Results

Quarterly trend (oldest → newest)

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($M)$260.4 $309.3 $347.8
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$0.17 $0.08 $0.51
Adjusted Diluted EPS ($)$0.35 $0.54 $0.63
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)$30.7 $48.2 $54.9
Gross Margin (%)32.1% 32.9% 30.1%
Operating Margin (%)6.8% 8.3% 9.6%

Q3 2025 actual vs prior year and estimates

MetricQ3 2024Q3 2025 ActualS&P ConsensusBeat/Miss
Revenue ($M)$263.2 $347.8 $352.4*Miss (~$4.6M)
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)$29.7 $54.9 $55.0*In line
Adjusted Diluted EPS ($)$0.31 $0.63 $0.52*Beat (+$0.11)
Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Segment breakdown – Q3 2025

SegmentNet Sales ($M)YoY Change
MFAs and Other$181.6 +68%
Nutritional Specialties$43.4 +8%
Vaccines$33.4 +1%
Animal Health (Total)$258.4 +42%
Mineral Nutrition$66.8 +4%
Performance Products$22.7 +28%

KPIs and balance sheet

KPIQ3 2025
Free Cash Flow (TTM, $M)$49.1
Total Debt ($M)$734.2
Cash & Short-term Investments ($M)$70.4
Gross Leverage (TTM Adjusted EBITDA basis)3.0x
Net Leverage2.7x (Net debt $664M / $245M TTM Adj. EBITDA)
Dividend$0.12/sh declared, payable Jun 25, 2025

Non-GAAP adjustments of note: $3.8M inventory write-offs (Phibro Forward) in COGS; $1.5M insurance settlement gain; acquisition-related COGS $1.5M net increase; SG&A included $4.0M Phibro Forward costs and $0.6M acquisition-related costs .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious Guidance (Q2)Current Guidance (Q3)Change
Net SalesFY2025$1.25B–$1.30B $1.26B–$1.29B Narrowed; midpoint slightly raised
GAAP Net IncomeFY2025$39M–$45M $40M–$45M Narrowed/up at low end
GAAP Diluted EPSFY2025$0.96–$1.11 $0.98–$1.11 Narrowed/up at low end
Adjusted EBITDAFY2025$172M–$180M $177M–$183M Raised
Adjusted Net IncomeFY2025$76M–$82M $80M–$85M Raised
Adjusted Diluted EPSFY2025$1.87–$2.01 $1.96–$2.09 Raised
Adjusted Effective Tax RateFY2025~25% ~25% Maintained
DividendOngoing$0.12/sh per quarter (history) $0.12/sh declared May 6 Maintained

Management attributes upgrades to mix (vaccines strength), Zoetis MFA margin contribution, and Phibro Forward execution .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ1 2025 (Nov)Q2 2025 (Feb)Q3 2025 (May)Trend
Zoetis MFA integrationEarly days; prelim. 8-mo impact ~$200M rev, ~20% EBITDA margin; EPS +$0.25; destocking/blackouts expected Integration “moving very smoothly”; Q2 Zoetis EBITDA est. ~$12M; Nov blackout then Dec acceleration; confident in ~$200M FY25 Full-quarter contribution ~$77M sales; est. Zoetis EBITDA ~$23.4M; margins better than initial expectations Positive; accelerating contribution and margin
Phibro ForwardProgram to unlock revenue/cost savings; no major headcount cuts Ongoing; EBITDA margin progression; price/procurement/savings Early benefits cited (SKU, procurement, manufacturing) Building impact
Tariffs/MacroNot highlightedChina tariffs likely “very small” impact; mitigation plans FY25 de minimis; FY26 impact manageable ($5–$10M); mitigations: inventory, supplier shifts, pricing Manageable headwind
Segment performanceVaccines +22%, MFAs +15%, Nutritional +6% Legacy Animal Health strong; broad demand Animal Health +42% (acq.-driven); legacy MFA timing -3%; vaccines +1% limited by Asia regs/timing Solid; timing noise
FXLimited impact at revenue due to USD pricing Limited impact; some COGS favorability Neutral-to-minor tailwind
Balance sheet/leverageGross leverage 3.9x; refi completed Gross 3.1x; swaps added Gross 3.0x; net 2.7x; additional hedges Improving leverage
Companion AnimalDiscontinued atopic dermatitis; pipeline intact Still a priority; focus messaging on Livestock Continued focus on Livestock strength Balanced portfolio focus

Management Commentary

  • “Our strong performance this past quarter underscores the successful integration of the Zoetis MFA business and the initial positive impact of our Phibro Forward initiatives...” – Jack Bendheim, CEO .
  • “We are narrowing our full year guidance ranges, and in most case, raising the midpoint... adjusted EBITDA of $177 million to $183 million, and adjusted EPS of $1.96 to $2.09.” – Jack Bendheim .
  • “We generated $49 million of positive free cash flow (TTM)... gross leverage ratio was 3.0x... net leverage ratio was 2.7x...” – Glenn David, CFO .
  • “We anticipate some pressure... in the range of $5–$10 million [from tariffs in FY26], but we believe we're well positioned to manage these impacts.” – Jack Bendheim .

Q&A Highlights

  • Tariffs exposure/mitigation: Majority manufacturing in U.S./Brazil/Israel; mitigation via inventory builds, supplier shifts, negotiated sharing, and price increases; FY25 de minimis; FY26 manageable .
  • Legacy MFA softness: -3% in Q3 due to timing and tough comp (Q3’24 +16%); year-to-date legacy MFA +7% .
  • Guidance raise drivers: mix (vaccines), Phibro Forward benefits, and stronger-than-expected Zoetis margins leveraging global infrastructure .
  • Zoetis contribution: Q3 estimated EBITDA ~$23.4M (directly attributable costs only); integration on-track .
  • Capital structure/risk management: layered swaps/collar; $0.12 dividend continued .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 2025 vs S&P Global consensus:
    • Revenue: $347.8M actual vs $352.4M consensus* (slight miss) .
    • Adjusted EPS: $0.63 actual vs $0.52 consensus* (beat) .
    • EBITDA: $54.9M company-adjusted vs $55.0M consensus* (in-line); note S&P actual EBITDA figure may reflect a different definition (reported vs adjusted) .
      Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Where estimates may adjust: upward for FY25 EBITDA/EPS given raised guidance and integration margin evidence; modest caution for legacy MFA near-term timing and vaccines timing/registrations (Asia) .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Integration-led step-up: Acquired Zoetis MFA assets are scaling rapidly with higher-than-initial margin contribution, underpinning the FY25 EBITDA/EPS raise .
  • Quality of earnings: Operating margin expanded to 9.6% and adjusted EPS to $0.63 despite higher interest, reflecting mix and cost actions; ex-items gross margin improvement was notable .
  • Guidance credibility: Second consecutive quarterly raise/narrow for FY25; management cites tangible drivers (mix, Phibro Forward, Zoetis margins), not just one-offs .
  • Risk management: Tariffs framed as manageable with multiple mitigation levers; FX exposure limited via USD pricing strategy; layered interest rate hedging reduces financing volatility .
  • Watch legacy timing: Some order timing/tough compares in legacy MFAs and vaccines registrations in Asia can create quarterly noise; underlying demand remains healthy .
  • FCF/leverage trend supportive: TTM FCF $49.1M; gross leverage down to 3.0x, net 2.7x; dividend maintained at $0.12, signaling confidence .
  • Near-term setup: EPS beat with only slight revenue miss suggests execution and mix are the core drivers; continued delivery on integration and “Phibro Forward” should sustain estimate momentum into FY26 .

Appendix: Additional Detail (source references)

  • Consolidated results and YoY comparisons .
  • Segment sales and adjusted EBITDA reconciliation .
  • Non-GAAP adjustment details .
  • Dividend declaration .
  • Prior quarters for trend (Q1/Q2 FY25) .
  • Guidance frameworks Q2 vs Q3 .