DENTSPLY SIRONA to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

Core Viewpoint - DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. is set to release its fourth-quarter 2024 results on February 27, with expectations of weaker sales and ongoing market challenges, particularly due to the suspension of Byte sales and regulatory issues [1][10]. Group 1: Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues in Q4 is $919.4 million, while the consensus for earnings is 43 cents per share [3]. - The company has lowered its full-year revenue guidance to a range of$3.79 billion to $3.82 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin expected to be around 17.5$40 million revenue loss [4]. - SureSmile showed year-on-year growth, particularly in Europe and the Rest of World, but faced weaker demand in the United States [5]. - The Connected Technology Solutions segment's performance declined, although CAD/CAM sales grew due to strong demand for mills and intraoral scanners [6]. - The Essential Dental Solutions segment saw significant organic growth, supported by early distributor orders and strong performance in China and Canada [7]. Group 3: Product Developments - The company launched several new products, including the Primescan 2 intraoral scanner and the X-Smart Pro+ endo motor, which have contributed positively to sales [8][9]. - Regulatory approval was received for five new products, and the software platform DS Core was improved with over 85 updates [9]. Group 4: Market Outlook - The company expects organic sales to decline in the high-single digits for Q4, primarily due to the Byte sales suspension and weak equipment demand in the U.S. [4]. - Despite challenges, the company plans to invest more in SureSmile orthodontics software and other digital tools to support future growth [9].