Business Description

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Hercules, California, United States. The company generates revenue through advanced laboratory instruments, reagents, and software sold to research institutions, hospitals, and biopharma companies. Under the leadership of CEO Norman H. Schwartz, Bio-Rad continues to drive innovation with flagship products including the GelDoc and Bio-Plex systems. With strategic investments in digital automation and next-generation diagnostics, the firm is well-positioned for sustained global growth.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues2,583,2002,566,5002,671,2002,802,200
Cost of Sales1,243,3001,187,6001,244,3001,234,900
Gross Profit1,339,9001,378,9001,426,9001,567,300
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses844,300814,000841,700827,800
Research & Development Expenses275,600295,900247,400256,900
Other Operating Expenses172,800
Operating Profit47,200269,000337,800482,600
Interest Expense(49,000)(48,900)(49,400)(38,100)
Non-Operating Income997,300(2,562,600)(1,138,500)(5,148,700)
Total Non-Operating Income948,300(2,611,500)(1,187,900)(5,186,800)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes995,500(2,342,500)(850,100)(4,704,200)
Provision for Income Taxes235,600(498,300)(212,800)(1,076,700)
Consolidated Net Income759,900(1,844,200)(637,300)(3,627,500)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders759,900(1,844,200)(637,300)(3,627,500)
Basic EPS27.87-65.36-21.82-121.79
Diluted EPS27.85-65.36-21.82-121.79
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding27,26328,21429,20929,785
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding27,28128,21429,20929,785
Shares Outstanding26,99028,01128,51829,596
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents529,800488,100403,800434,215
Short-Term Investments1,010,9001,176,4001,208,9001,362,020
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents1,540,7001,664,5001,612,7001,796,230
Accounts Receivable460,600452,500489,000494,645
Total Trade Receivables460,600452,500489,000494,645
Inventories740,700760,000780,500719,316
Other Current Assets164,200153,300166,100147,783
Total Current Assets2,906,2003,030,3003,048,3003,157,980
Net Property, Plant & Equipment709,900688,600723,700679,564
Net Intangible Assets174,300293,600320,500332,147
Goodwill579,800410,500413,600406,488
Long-Term Investments6,103,6004,839,2007,698,1008,830,890
Other Long-Term Assets102,700101,90094,90094,599
Total Assets10,576,5009,364,10012,299,10013,501,700
Accounts Payable129,000122,300144,600135,041
Accrued Expenses172,300124,200139,900194,790
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt1,3001,200500465
Current Portion of Leases36,10041,70040,40036,336
Other Current Liabilities178,300178,400197,400202,076
Total Current Liabilities517,000467,800522,800568,708
Long-Term Debt1,201,7001,200,4001,199,1001,197,720
Leases145,700131,400165,500153,597
Other Long-Term Liabilities1,258,500995,2001,670,5001,966,390
Total Long-Term Liabilities2,605,9002,327,0003,035,1003,317,710
Total Liabilities3,122,9002,794,8003,557,9003,886,410
Common Stock3
Treasury Stock(1,009,600)(772,100)(632,500)(263,586)
Additional Paid-in Capital476,000463,200449,100447,454
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(189,100)(538,200)(336,000)(466,822)
Retained Earnings8,176,3007,416,4009,260,6009,898,200
Total Common Shareholders' Equity7,453,6006,569,3008,741,2009,615,250
Total Shareholders' Equity7,453,6006,569,3008,741,2009,615,250
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity10,576,5009,364,10012,299,10013,501,700
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income759,900(1,844,200)(637,300)
Depreciation & Amortization165,400151,600145,900
Share-Based Compensation Expense58,00062,30061,300
Other Adjustments(508,800)2,122,300956,200
Changes in Trade Receivables19,60016,20011,400
Changes in Inventories68,9008,500(46,300)
Changes in Accounts Payable(100)(40,900)(51,800)
Changes in Income Taxes Payable1,50024,100(21,300)
Changes in Other Operating Activities(32,200)(44,700)(43,200)
Cash from Operating Activities532,200455,200374,900194,400
Capital Expenditure(157,600)(165,600)(156,700)(112,800)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment100100200200
Purchases of Intangible Assets(1,500)
Purchases of Investments(669,300)(1,276,600)(689,000)(2,060,200)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments855,6001,305,300863,2001,066,000
Payments for Business Acquisitions(218,500)(23,400)(100,700)
Proceeds from Business Divestments2,5001,400
Cash from Investing Activities(189,700)(160,200)20,200(1,207,600)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,186,200
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(500)(400)(500)(500)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt(500)(400)(500)1,185,700
Issuance of Common Shares15,80019,20018,50017,600
Repurchases of Common Shares(295,500)(203,600)(428,700)(215,700)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(279,700)(184,400)(410,200)(198,100)
Other Financing Activities(3,000)(34,000)(14,900)(14,000)
Cash from Financing Activities(283,200)(218,800)(425,600)973,600
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents(16,900)9,2004003,000
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash42,40085,400(30,100)(36,600)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$8.18B
P/E10.88x
P/S3.17x
EV/EBITDA37.73x
Return on Equity10.8%
Return on Invested Capital0.4%
Current Ratio5.62x
Free Cash Flow Margin14.5%

Margins

Gross margin
51.9%
Operating margin
1.8%
Net margin
29.4%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $592M +1.1% 5.8% $34M
Q4 2025 $693M +3.9% 7.8% $54M
Q3 2025 $653M +0.5% 10.0% $65M
Q2 2025 $652M +2.1% 11.8% $77M
Q1 2025 $585M 4.0% $24M
Q4 2024 $668M 8.7% $58M
Q3 2024 $650M 9.9% $64M
Q2 2024 $638M 15.9% $102M

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Financial data last updated 2026-06-19. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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