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Sotera Health Company (SHC)
NASDAQ:SHC
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.18Last Year’s EPS
0.14Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated solid operational and financial progress: full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, margin expansion (~118 bps), strong free cash flow ($210M), reduced leverage (3.2x), lowered interest costs and concrete commercial and regulatory achievements (customer satisfaction >80%, Nordion license renewal, XBU growth). Offsetting items were notable: Nordion experienced a sizable quarter-over-quarter revenue and income decline due to harvest timing, Nelson Labs faced advisory headwinds and Q1 softness, Sterigenics has a weaker commercial cohort and a soft start to 2026, and near-term margin/CapEx pressure from greenfield X-ray build and rising depreciation. Overall, the positives (consistent growth, margin expansion, cash generation, balance sheet improvements and clear guidance) outweigh the transitory and segment-specific headwinds.Company Guidance
Full-Year Revenue Growth
2025 total company revenue increased 5.7% to $1.164 billion (5.2% constant currency vs. 2024). 2026 revenue guidance of $1.233B–$1.251B (5%–6.5% constant currency growth).
Adjusted EBITDA Expansion and Margin Improvement
Adjusted EBITDA grew 8.2% to $593.8 million (7.8% constant currency). Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 51.0%, up ~118 basis points year-over-year. 2026 EBITDA guidance $632M–$641M (5.5%–7% cc growth).
Strong Cash Generation and Leverage Reduction
Adjusted free cash flow of $210 million in 2025. Net leverage improved to 3.2x from 3.7x in 2024. Available liquidity ~ $940 million ($345M cash, ~ $600M revolver capacity).
Sterigenics Revenue and Profit Growth
Sterigenics Q4 revenue rose 10.6% to $198M (8% constant currency). Segment income increased 10.4% to $110M (7.8% cc), driven by favorable pricing (+4.3%), volume/mix (+3.7%) and FX (+2.6%). 2026 Sterigenics expected mid- to high-single-digit cc revenue growth.
Nelson Labs Margin Expansion and Core Lab Growth
Nelson Labs expanded margins by ~312 basis points during the year. Q4 revenue increased 2.3% to $55M (nearly flat cc). Segment income rose 1.9% to $18M.
Capital Markets and Interest Cost Improvements
Repriced term loan lowering borrowing costs by 75 basis points. Paid down $86M of debt, generating ~$13M annual interest savings. Full-year interest expense improved by $9M to $156M.
Operational & Commercial Progress
Customer satisfaction exceeded 80%. XBU (cross-business-unit) customer revenue expanded 9% year-over-year. Nordion signed a cobalt development agreement with Westinghouse and PSEG and secured a 25-year Class 1B license renewal for Ottawa (longest ever issued).
Governance and Public Float Improvements
Public float increased to ~80% of outstanding shares in 2025. Strengthened governance with appointment of a lead independent director and addition of Richard Kyle to the board.
SHC Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
SHC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | $17.49 | $16.72 | -4.40% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $16.61 | $16.43 | -1.08% |
Aug 08, 2025 | $11.22 | $13.97 | +24.51% |
May 01, 2025 | $11.50 | $12.10 | +5.22% |
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FAQ
When does Sotera Health Company (SHC) report earnings?
Sotera Health Company (SHC) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Sotera Health Company (SHC) earnings time?
Sotera Health Company (SHC) earnings time is at Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SHC EPS forecast?
SHC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.18.