-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
IDEXX posted strong Q1 results with EPS of $3.47 (+17% Y/Y), beating expectations by $0.06, while revenue reached $1.141B (+14% Y/Y), $30M above consensus. CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue grew 14% Y/Y to $920M, demonstrating resilient demand for core diagnostic solutions. Operating margin expanded 10 bps to 31.8%, supported by strong recurring revenue gains and operational productivity initiatives. International markets showed particular strength with CAG revenue growing 22.7% compared to 11% domestically, highlighting successful global expansion efforts, in our view. The 12% expansion in the global premium instrument installed base and 20% growth in VetLab consumables underscore continued innovation adoption. Management raised the full-year 2026 guidance, reflecting confidence in the business trajectory, in our view: IDXX sees 2026 sales in the range of $4.675B-4.760B vs. prior $4.632B-$4.720B, representing +8.6%-10.6% Y/Y growth and EPS of $14.45-$14.90 vs. prior $14.29-$14.80, reflecting +11%-14% Y/Y.