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Bruker (BRKR) Q1 2025 earnings results (first quarter 2025)
10-Q filed May 7, 2025
Bruker (BRKR) reported revenue of $801M for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), +11% from a year earlier and -18% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.0%, net earnings $17.4M (2.2% of revenue).
Bruker, Q1 2025: revenue $801M (+11% year over year), operating margin 4.0%, net earnings $17.4M, operating cash flow $65.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $801M | -18% | +11% |
| Gross profit | $391M | -21% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $31.8M | -56% | -51% |
| Net earnings | $17.4M | +27% | -66% |
| Operating cash flow | $65.0M | -66% | +198% |
| Free cash flow | $39.0M | -75% | 98× |
What changed
Revenue was $801.4M in Q1 2025, up 11% year over year and down 18% from the previous quarter. Bsi Calid was the largest line at 35% of revenue. Bsi Calid added $52.2M year over year (up 23%), 65% of the total change. Energy and Supercon Technologies declined 19%.
Gross margin was 48.8%, down 0.1 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $31.8M, a 4.0% margin (down 5.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $33.0M even though revenue rose $79.7M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 25% against revenue growth of 11%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+239%). Net earnings were $17.4M, down 66% year over year. The effective tax rate was 34.1%.
Operating cash flow was $65.0M (up 198% year over year), 387% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $50.4M of depreciation and amortization and $5.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $7.8M. Capital expenditures of $26.0M left free cash flow of $39.0M.
Questions
What was Bruker's revenue in the first quarter 2025?
Bruker (BRKR) reported revenue of $801M for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), +11% from a year earlier and -18% from the quarter before.
Was Bruker profitable in the first quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $31.8M (4.0% of revenue) and net earnings $17.4M.
Source: Bruker 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.