Benchmark maintains Buy on BioLife stock with $30 target

Published 04/03/2025, 16:50
Benchmark maintains Buy on BioLife stock with $30 target

Tuesday saw Benchmark reiterate a Buy rating and a $30.00 price target for BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ:BLFS), following the company’s fourth-quarter financial report, which surpassed expectations. BioLife Solutions announced revenues of $22.7 million, slightly above Benchmark’s projection of $22.0 million. Despite the forecasted adjusted net loss of ($0.01) per share matching the actual results, the company’s performance was bolstered by a notable 31% surge in cell processing revenue. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong financial position with a current ratio of 4.54x and more cash than debt on its balance sheet.Get access to BioLife Solutions’ comprehensive Pro Research Report and 8+ additional ProTips with InvestingPro.

The increase in cell processing revenue for the quarter was attributed to the introduction of nineteen new biopreservation media usage filings. This growth has been a key driver for BioLife Solutions, contributing significantly to their financial outcomes. The company maintains a healthy gross profit margin of 65.25% and has achieved a five-year revenue CAGR of 25%.

For the upcoming year, BioLife Solutions’ management provided an optimistic financial outlook. They anticipate revenue growth to be between 16% and 20%, coupled with improved operating margins. This positive guidance is a reflection of the company’s confidence in its continued financial health and operational efficiency.

Benchmark’s decision to maintain a Buy rating on BioLife Solutions shares is firmly rooted in these positive earnings forecasts. The endorsement reflects the firm’s belief in the potential for BioLife’s continued growth and profitability.

Investors and stakeholders in BioLife Solutions are likely to keep a close eye on the company’s performance as it progresses through 2025, aiming to meet or exceed the financial guidance provided by its management.

In other recent news, BioLife Solutions reported strong fourth-quarter results, surpassing analyst expectations. The company posted a narrower-than-expected loss of $0.04 per share, compared to the anticipated loss of $0.08 per share. Revenue increased by 31% year-over-year to $22.7 million, exceeding the consensus forecast of $22.03 million. The Cell Processing segment, a key driver of growth, saw revenue rise 37% year-over-year to $20.3 million, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of growth. Looking ahead, BioLife Solutions provided optimistic guidance for 2025, expecting revenue to reach between $95.5 million and $99 million, which represents a 16-20% growth over 2024 estimates. The company also anticipates its Cell Processing revenue to grow by 18-21%, reaching $86.5 million to $89 million. Additionally, BioLife’s biopreservation media is currently integrated into 17 approved cell and gene therapies, with expectations for eight more approvals or expansions in the coming year. These developments highlight BioLife’s strengthening position in the cell and gene therapy market.

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