Mesa Laboratories Inc. MLAB
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Business Model#
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Mesa Laboratories designs, manufactures, and distributes quality control products and services for highly regulated industries. The company operates through four reporting divisions: Sterilization and Disinfection Control, which produces biological and chemical indicators used to validate sterilization processes in healthcare and pharmaceutical settings; Calibration Solutions, which provides calibration instruments and associated services; Biopharmaceutical Development, offering immunoassay and analytical tools for biopharmaceutical research customers; and Clinical Genomics, which supplies molecular diagnostic products for clinical laboratory use. Revenue is generated through the sale of instruments, consumable products, and service contracts across these divisions, with a customer base spanning life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial sectors. The Biopharmaceutical Development segment carries a structural cost-currency mismatch, as expenses are incurred in Swedish Krona while revenues are generated predominantly in USD and EUR.
Current Status#
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Share-Price Drivers#
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Sterilization and Disinfection Control is the largest reportable segment at $24.5M of $60.1M total quarterly revenue, so its trajectory dominates group results; total revenue grew 1.0% to $60.1M with a 64.9% margin (30, 15)
Largest segment at $24.5M in 2027-Q1, up 3.6% year-on-year (30)
Fastest-growing segment at $13.3M, up 7.6% in 2027-Q1 (30)
Segment revenue essentially flat at $10.3M (+0.1%) in 2027-Q1; division under strategic-plan deployment (Breakthrough 7) and prior restructuring, with Veridose 2.0 launched and New Product Development being accelerated (30, 26, 25)
GKE (GKE GmbH, SAL GmbH, Beijing GKE) acquired 2023 and integrating; company pursuing 510(k) regulatory clearance to open U.S. sales of GKE products (14)
Net debt fell from $146.5M in 2026-Q1 to $35.4M in 2027-Q1 following the Convertible Senior Notes settlement in 2025-08 (30, 14)
Adjusted operating income rose to $15.0M in 2027-Q1 from $12.9M a year earlier, with free cash flow of $14.2M (30)
Segment revenue of $12.1M, up 5.0% in 2027-Q1 (30)
Sector trend: Group gross/blended margin stands at 64.9% with adjusted operating income and free cash flow rising, indicating firming profitability; underlying demand across sterilization, calibration and biopharmaceutical lines is growing low-to-mid single digits while clinical genomics demand is flat (30, 15).
Event Timeline#
This timeline collects the material events from the original reports: guidance changes, revenue and margin signals, strategy shifts, product and M&A announcements. Events are grouped by quarter (most recent first); the grey tag before each event names the event type, the date is the publication date of the source. Management quotes open the quarter block as direct quotes. Per quarter we show the three most defining events; more can be expanded per quarter, older years are collapsed. Every event carries its source as a superscript, clickable number.
2027 · 7 events
2027-Q1 · Apr – Jun 2026
Operating income increased 129.5% to $7.0M from $3.1M, driven by operating efficiencies and cost-containment initiatives 15
Operating income more than doubled YoY (3.1 to 7.0 USDm, +126%). 15
Gross profit margin expanded 290 basis points to 64.9%, driven by lower third-party contracted labor spend, supply chain efficiency improvements, and favorable product mix 15
New CEO Siddhartha Kadia approximately 100 days into role; full-year guidance deferred to November 30
Full-year net income of $6.7M versus prior-year loss of $1.9M; 440% increase; diluted EPS $1.21 29 14
Non-GAAP AOI margin expanded 200bps to 25.5% of revenues; consolidated gross profit margin improved 0.9pp to 63.5% 29 14
Siddhartha Kadia appointed President and CEO effective April 13, 2026, initiating 100-day business review 29
2026 · 14 events
FY2026 · Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Net income turned positive for the first time after 2 negative fiscal years (-2.0 to +6.7 USDm). 29
2026-Q3 · Oct – Dec 2025
Net income of $3.6M versus prior-year Q3 loss of $1.7M; operating income increased 38.0% to $8.0M 13 28
Biopharmaceutical Development revenues grew 17.5% organically driven by higher Immunoassays and Peptides volumes 13 28
Consolidated gross profit margin improved to 64.2% from 63.3% in prior-year Q3; Clinical Genomics gross margin improved to 60.5% despite lower revenues 13
2026-Q2 · Jul – Sep 2025
Consolidated revenues grew 5.0% to $60.7M with 3.7% core organic growth; Biopharmaceutical Development consumables revenues up approximately 14% 12 27
Clinical Genomics China revenues contracted approximately 58% due to macroeconomic, tariff, and regulatory headwinds; continued decreases expected for remainder of fiscal year 27
2026-Q1 · Apr – Jun 2025
Clinical Genomics revenues fell 9.7% (10.7% core organic decline) on $1.8M China revenue contraction (69% decline) due to macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainty 11 26
Net income turned positive for the first time after 2 negative periods (-7.1 to +4.7 USDm). 11
Gross profit margin declined 2.0pp to 62.0%; AOI margin fell to 21.7% from 26.4%, driven by tariff charges and FX impacts 11 26
Sterilization and Disinfection Control revenues grew 10.7% with 7.5% core organic growth via strong commercial execution 11 26
Full-year operating income improved to $16.3M; prior year included a $274.5M impairment loss (base effect) – adjusted operating income grew 12.3% for the year 10 25
Full-year revenues rose 11.5% to $241.0M with 5.0% core organic growth; all four divisions delivered core organic revenue growth in Q4 FY2025 for the first time in the fiscal year 25
GKE acquisition fully integrated within nine months; contributed $24.8M revenues in FY2025 and exceeded initial revenue and profitability commitments 25
2025 · 10 events
FY2025 · Apr 2024 – Mar 2025
Operating income turned positive for the first time after 1 negative fiscal year (-272.1 to +16.3 USDm). 25
2025-Q4 · Jan – Mar 2025
2025-Q3 · Oct – Dec 2024
Operating income improved to $5.8M in Q3 from a loss of $67K in Q3 FY2024; adjusted operating income grew 13.3% to $14.8M with 23.5% margin 24
Revenues increased 17.5% to $62.8M in Q3 with core organic growth of 13.2%; Biopharmaceutical Development grew 31.3% organically and Calibration Solutions grew 18.9% organically 24
2025-Q2 · Jul – Sep 2024
Operating income reached $3.5M in Q2 versus a loss of $60K in the prior year quarter; non-GAAP adjusted operating margin expanded 210 basis points to 24.8% of revenues 23
Biopharmaceutical Development revenues increased 28.9% in Q2 driven by increased capital equipment spending in North America and Europe; core organic growth of 27.9% 23
Clinical Genomics revenues declined 26.0% in Q2 due to China economic slowdown and U.S. regulatory challenges on lab-developed tests; core organic decline of 26.5% 8
2025-Q1 · Apr – Jun 2024
Operating income improved to $5.6M in Q1 from a loss of $664K in the prior year quarter; adjusted operating income rose 47% to $15.3M or 26.4% of revenues 22
Total revenues rose 14.9% to $58.2M in Q1; GKE contributed 12.4% inorganic growth and core organic growth was 2.5%, led by 21.4% organic growth in Biopharmaceutical Development 22
Gross profit margin expanded 250 basis points to 64.0% in Q1; excluding non-cash charges, expansion was 150 basis points 22
2024 · 13 events
2024-Q4 · Jan – Mar 2024
Recorded $274.5 million non-cash impairment on goodwill and long-lived assets: $236.4 million in Clinical Genomics and $38.2 million in Biopharmaceutical Development divisions, driving FY2024 GAAP net loss of $254.2 million (21, 6)
Q4 revenues increased 6% to $58.9 million, with headline growth driven by GKE contribution of $5.5 million; core organic revenues declined 3.5% (21)
Clinical Genomics division restructured under new General Manager; 17 positions eliminated with expected annual savings of approximately $3.0 million; updated business strategy implemented (21)
2024-Q3 · Oct – Dec 2023
Organic revenues declined 8.6%; Clinical Genomics down 19.5% driven by China economic slowdown and healthcare anti-corruption initiatives; Biopharmaceutical Development down 19.1% on constrained capital equipment placements (20)
Calibration Solutions organic revenue growth of 12.9% with gross margin expansion of 600 basis points as prior-year supply chain constraints continued to abate (20)
Net income turned positive for the first time after 2 negative periods (-1.2 to +2.1 USDm). 5
2024-Q2 · Jul – Sep 2023
Revenues declined 9.5% to $53.2 million; core organic down 10.1%, with approximately $8.2 million annual headwind from prior-year Sema4 customer loss in Clinical Genomics and continued softening in capital equipment demand (19)
Clinical Genomics gross margin declined 800 basis points to 49.7%, falling below long-term target of high 50s to low 60s, on lower revenue absorption following Sema4 loss (19)
GKE acquisition completed October 2023, expanding Sterilization and Disinfection Control with chemical sterilization indicators and biologics portfolio; credit facility expanded from $75 million to $125 million to partially fund the deal (4)
2024-Q1 · Apr – Jun 2023
Operating loss improved 85.5% to $(664) thousand from $(4,594) thousand, primarily due to resolution of prior-year labor shortages and supply chain difficulties in Calibration Solutions and Sterilization and Disinfection Control (18)
Calibration Solutions revenues +12%, driven by abatement of prior-year supply chain disruptions and labor shortages that had constrained production (3)
Biopharmaceutical Development organic decline of 10.3% on softening demand for capital equipment; segment viewed as unlikely to grow at historical rates in FY2024 (3)
Full-year gross profit margin expanded 2 percentage points to 61%; prior-year FY2022 base included $7.5M Agena acquisition inventory step-up charge that did not recur, partially offset by unfavorable product mix and adverse foreign currency 2
Key Figures ($m)#
The company's core financial figures in three views, one below the other: fiscal years (as reported; after restatements the table shows the most recent filing version, marked), half-years (6-month basis, H2 = second half on its own) and quarters (3-month basis, not cumulative). Each row is one period, most recent first. Values with a dotted underline are clickable and show the raw value, the exact source location, the scale evidence and the source; derived values additionally show their formula and inputs. All values are extracted automatically from the filings; errors are possible; please verify decision-relevant figures yourself by clicking through to the linked original.
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Fiscal years
| Period | Calendar quarter | Revenue | Op. income | Op. income (adj.) | Net income | EPS ($) | OCF | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | Q2/2025–Q1/2026 | 249.1 | 18.5 | 63.49 | 6.7 | 1.21 | 42.8 | 29 |
| FY2025 | Q2/2024–Q1/2025 | 241 | 16.3 | 54.01 | -2 | -0.36 | 46.8 | 25 |
| FY2024 | Q2/2023–Q1/2024 | 216.2 | -272.1 | 50.51 | -254.2 | -47.20 | 44.1 | 21 |
Quarters
| Period | Calendar quarter | Published | Revenue | Op. income | Op. income (adj.) | Net income | EPS ($) | FCF | Cash | Net Debt | Net Debt/EBITDA (x) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-Q1* | Q2/2026 | 2026-08-10 | 60.1 | 7 | 15 | 2.8 | 0.49 | 14.2 | 30.7 | 35.4 | 0.8x (LTM) | 15 |
| 2026-Q4* | Q1/2026 | 2026-05-27 | 63.7 | 2.7 | 18.3 | -4.1 | -0.75* | 13.5 | 26.9 | 40.6 | 1x (LTM) | 29 |
| 2026-Q3* | Q4/2025 | 2026-02-03 | 65.1 | 8 | 17.1 | 3.6 | 0.65 | 18 | 29 | 39.5 | 0.9x (LTM) | 13 |
| 2026-Q2* | Q3/2025 | 2025-11-06 | 60.7 | 4.7 | 15.2 | 2.5 | 0.45 | 7.1 | 20.4 | 49 | 1.2x (LTM) | 12 |
| 2026-Q1* | Q2/2025 | 2025-08-05 | 59.5 | 3.1 | 12.9 | 4.7 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 21.3 | 146.5 | 3.8x (LTM) | 11 |
| 2025-Q4* | Q1/2025 | 2026-05-27 | 62.1 | 1.5 | 12.3 | -7.1 | -1.30* | 11.9 | 27.3 | 141.2 | 3.5x (LTM) | 29 |
| 2025-Q3* | Q4/2024 | 2025-02-04 | 62.8 | 5.8 | 14.5 | -1.7 | -0.31 | 17.3 | 27.3 | 142.2 | – | 9 |
| 2025-Q2* | Q3/2024 | 2024-11-07 | 57.8 | 3.5 | 14.4 | 3.4 | 0.63 | 3.5 | 24.3 | 145.8 | – | 8 |
| 2025-Q1* | Q2/2024 | 2024-08-05 | 58.2 | 5.6 | 14 | 3.4 | 0.62 | 9.9 | 28.5 | 45.6 | – | 7 |
| 2024-Q4* | Q1/2024 | 2025-05-28 | 58.9 | -271.3 | 12.3 | -254.6~ | -47.26* | 12.3 | 28.2 | – | – | 10 |
| 2024-Q3* | Q4/2023 | 2024-02-05 | 53.5 | -0.1 | 12 | 2.1 | 0.39 | 10.4 | 28.2 | – | – | 5 |
| 2024-Q2* | Q3/2023 | 2023-11-06 | 53.2 | -0.1 | 10.3 | -1.2 | -0.23 | 9.1 | 35.6 | – | – | 4 |
| 2024-Q1* | Q2/2023 | 2023-08-03 | 50.6 | -0.7 | 10.4 | -0.5 | -0.10 | 9.7 | 32.4 | – | – | 3 |
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow ($m)#
Point-in-time balance sheet items (e.g. cash, financial debt) and cash flow items (operating cash flow, investments/capex) per fiscal year, half-year and quarter. Balance sheet values are as of the period end, flow items cover the period. Derived values are marked and are calculated, for example, as: net debt = financial debt − cash; free cash flow = operating cash flow − capex; the click popover shows formula and inputs. All values are extracted automatically from the filings; errors are possible; please verify decision-relevant figures yourself by clicking through to the linked original.
Fiscal years
| Period | Calendar quarter | Published | Cash | Debt | Net Debt | D&A | OCF | Capex | FCF | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | Q2/2025–Q1/2026 | 2026-05-27 | 26.9 | 67.5 | 40.6 | 23.3 | 42.8 | 3.2 | 39.6 | 29 |
| FY2025 | Q2/2024–Q1/2025 | 2025-05-28 | 27.3 | 168.5 | 141.2 | 24.5 | 46.8 | 4.2 | 42.6 | 10 |
| FY2024 | Q2/2023–Q1/2024 | 2024-06-28 | 28.2 | – | – | 31.6 | 44.1 | 2.6 | 41.6 | 6 |
Quarters
| Period | Calendar quarter | Published | Cash | Debt | Net Debt | D&A | OCF | Capex | FCF | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-Q1 | Q2/2026 | 2026-08-10 | 30.7 | 66.1 | 35.4 | 5.6 | 14.7 | 0.6 | 14.2 | 15 |
| 2026-Q4 | Q1/2026 | 2026-05-27 | 26.9 | 67.5 | 40.6 | 5.8 | 14 | 0.4 | 13.5 | 29 |
| 2026-Q3 | Q4/2025 | 2026-02-03 | 29 | 68.4 | 39.5 | 5.7 | 18.8 | 0.7 | 18 | 13 |
| 2026-Q2 | Q3/2025 | 2025-11-06 | 20.4 | 69.4 | 49 | 5.8 | 8.2 | 1.1 | 7.1 | 12 |
| 2026-Q1 | Q2/2025 | 2025-08-05 | 21.3 | 167.7 | 146.5 | 6 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 11 |
| 2025-Q4 | Q1/2025 | 2026-05-27 | 27.3 | 168.5 | 141.2 | 7.5 | 12.7 | 0.8 | 11.9 | 29 |
| 2025-Q3 | Q4/2024 | 2025-02-04 | 27.3 | 169.5 | 142.2 | 5.5 | 18.1 | 0.8 | 17.3 | 9 |
| 2025-Q2 | Q3/2024 | 2024-11-07 | 24.3 | 170.2 | 145.8 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 2025-Q1 | Q2/2024 | 2024-08-05 | 28.5 | 74.1 | 45.6 | 5.5 | 10.7 | 0.9 | 9.9 | 7 |
| 2024-Q4 | Q1/2024 | 2025-05-28 | 28.2 | – | – | 6.3 | 12.9 | 0.5 | 12.3 | 10 |
| 2024-Q3 | Q4/2023 | 2024-02-05 | 28.2 | – | – | 9 | 11.5 | 1.1 | 10.4 | 5 |
| 2024-Q2 | Q3/2023 | 2023-11-06 | 35.6 | – | – | 8.1 | 9.8 | 0.6 | 9.1 | 4 |
| 2024-Q1 | Q2/2023 | 2023-08-03 | 32.4 | – | – | 8.1 | 9.9 | 0.3 | 9.7 | 3 |
Revenue by Type (as of 2027-Q1 · USDm · 5/6)#
Revenue split by segment or product type, exactly as the company itself reports it. The basis is stated next to each value (3, 6 or 12 months); segment totals can deviate from group revenue (reconciliation/consolidation items). If the company changes its segment structure, older structures are kept in the expandable part. Rows in grey are no longer reported separately by the company; they show the last available figures and are never extrapolated.
| Segment | Since | Period | Basis | Revenue | Growth | Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterilization and Disinfection Control | FY2022 | 2027-Q1 | 3M | 24.5 | 3.6% | – | 30 |
| Calibration Solutions | FY2022 | 2027-Q1 | 3M | 13.3 | 7.6% | – | 30 |
| Biopharmaceutical Development | FY2022 | 2027-Q1 | 3M | 12.1 | 5% | – | 30 |
| Clinical Genomics | FY2022 | 2027-Q1 | 3M | 10.3 | 0.1% | – | 30 |
| Total | 2026-Q1 | 2027-Q1 | 3M | 60.1 | 1% | 64.9% | 15 |
| Mesa's reportable segments | 2023-Q1 | 2025-Q3 | 9M | 178.8 | 4.3% | 62.9% | 9 |
Products & M&A (3/10 active+recent)#
Product announcements from the reports; market launches, approvals, partnerships; with first mention (date) and source. “Active/current” means: still mentioned in the most recent reports; what the company no longer mentions moves to the expandable part but is never deleted. Rows in grey are discontinued products.
| Product/Line | Since | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Product Development acceleration in Clinical Genomics | 2026-03 | Launched | 26 |
| Peptide system export controls | 2026 | Launched | 29 |
| GKE 510(k) regulatory clearance pursuit for US market | 2026 | Launched | 14 |
| Clinical Genomics division strategic plan deployment (Breakthrough 7) | 2025-05 | Launched | 26 |
| Veridose 2.0 launch in Clinical Genomics division | 2025 | Launched | 25 |
| Salesforce CRM implementation across sales teams | 2025 | Launched | 25 |
| 510(k) clearance for certain GKE products in United States (3x) | 2024-09 | Launched | 10 |
| FDA regulatory approval for certain GKE products for U.S. sale | 2024 | Launched | 6 |
| Class III IVD panel approval - pharmacogenetics (4x) | 2023-01 | Launched | 2 |
| PurePep EasyClean products launch | 2023 | Launched | 2 |
M&A (9)#
All recorded acquisitions (purchases) and divestitures/exits with date, short description and source; deliberately including smaller transactions that summaries often miss. Purchase prices appear only where the company itself has disclosed them. Rows in grey are cancelled transactions; the cancellation date is shown in the row.
Acquisitions
| Transaction / stake | Date | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible senior notes repurchase (2x) | 2025-08 | Completed | 10 |
| 2025 Notes repurchase | 2024-04 | Completed | 6 |
| Belyntic contingent consideration (2x) | 2024-03 | Completed | 8 |
| GKE acquisition (4x) | 2023-10 | Completed | 11 |
| GKE GmbH, SAL GmbH and Beijing GKE Science & Technology Co. Ltd. acquisition (2x) | 2023-10 | Completed | 14 |
| Belyntic peptide purification business acquisition | 2022-11 | Completed | 6 |
| Belyntic acquisition | 2022-10 | Completed | 2 |
| Agena acquisition (2x) | 2021-10 | Completed | 2 |
Divestitures / exits
| Transaction / stake | Date | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema4 expanded carrier screening closure (2x) | 2022-10 | Divested | 19 |
Reported KPIs (as disclosed) (131)#
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| Date | Period | KPI | Value / change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 2027-Q1 | working capital | 45.5 (USD in millions) | 15 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2027-Q1 | revolver outstanding | 77.3 | 15 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2027-Q1 | revolver borrowing capacity | 125.0 | 15 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2027-Q1 | required principal debt payments 12m | 5.6 (USD in millions) | 15 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2027-Q1 | expected cash interest expense 12m | 7.9 (USD in millions) | 15 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2027-Q1 | dividend per share | 0.16 | 15 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2027-Q1 | cash | 30.7 (USD in millions) | 15 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2027-Q1 | Total Net Leverage Ratio | 1.85 | 30 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | working capital | $44.4 million | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | revolver outstanding | $84.5 million | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | non-US sales percentage | 45% | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | GKE seller settlement April 2025 | $9,555 | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | GKE acquisition total consideration | $87,187 | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Dialyguard gross profit margin percentage | one-third | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Dialyguard Calibration Solutions revenue percentage | approximately 30% | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Clinical Genomics single customer revenue concentration | approximately 20% | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Clinical Genomics consumables revenue percentage | approximately 80% | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | China Sales Percentage | approximately 8% | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 42,831 (USD in thousands) | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Cash on Hand | $26.9 million | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Biopharmaceutical Development Hardware Revenue Percentage | Approximately 40% | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Biopharmaceutical Development Consumables Revenue Percentage | about 35% | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Backlog Sterilization Disinfection | decreased by approximately $1.2 million | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Backlog March 31 2026 | approximately $33.6 million | 14 |
| 2026-06-03 | FY2026 | Backlog March 31 2025 | $43.2 million | 14 |
| 2026-05-27 | FY2026 | Total Net Leverage Ratio | 2.11 | 29 |
| 2026-05-27 | FY2026 | AOI per share - diluted (Year Ended March 31, 2026) | 10.72 | 29 |
| 2026-05-27 | FY2026 | AOI per share - diluted | 2.76 | 29 |
| 2026-05-27 | FY2026 | AOI excluding unusual items per share - diluted (Year Ended March 31, 2026) | 11.41 | 29 |
| 2026-05-27 | FY2026 | AOI excluding unusual items per share - diluted | 3.30 | 29 |
| 2026-02-03 | 2026-Q3 | Working Capital | 51.2 million | 13 |
| 2026-02-03 | 2026-Q3 | Total Net Leverage Ratio | 2.62 | 28 |
| 2026-02-03 | 2026-Q3 | Revolver Available | 26.7 million | 13 |
| 2026-02-03 | 2026-Q3 | Cash | 29.0 million | 13 |
| 2025-11-06 | 2026-Q2 | working capital | 49.1 million | 12 |
| 2025-11-06 | 2026-Q2 | revolver outstanding | 106.0 million | 12 |
| 2025-11-06 | 2026-Q2 | Quarterly Dividend per Share | 0.16 | 12 |
| 2025-11-06 | 2026-Q2 | Cash on Hand | 20.4 million | 12 |
| 2025-11-06 | 2026-Q2 | Bookings | approximately 5% greater than revenues | 12 |
| 2025-11-06 | 2026-Q2 | Total Net Leverage Ratio | 3.02 | 27 |
| 2025-08-05 | 2026-Q1 | Total Net Leverage Ratio | 3.16 | 26 |
| 2025-08-05 | 2026-Q1 | Dividends per Share | 0.16 | 11 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | working capital | $(61.3) million | 10 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Revolver Available | 115.0 million | 10 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Convertible Notes Outstanding | 97.5 million | 10 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 27.3 million | 10 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Backlog | 43.2 million | 10 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Recurring revenue mix (FY25) | ~75% | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Past due backlog change (Q4 vs Q3) | 27% decrease | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Past due backlog (SDC division, March 31, 2025) | approximately $2,000 higher | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Operating income margin (Q4) | 2.4% | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Operating income margin (FY) | 6.8% | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Net Leverage Ratio | 3.01 | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Free cash flow | 42,559 (USD in thousands) | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Core organic revenues growth (Q4) | 6.3% | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Core organic revenues growth (FY) | 5.0% | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | Cash flows from operations | 46,808 | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | AOI as percentage of revenues (Q4) | 19.7% | 25 |
| 2025-05-28 | FY2025 | AOI as percentage of revenues (FY) | 23.5% | 25 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Total Net Leverage Ratio | 3.20 | 24 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Sterilization and Disinfection Control Organic Growth 9M Prior | 1.0% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Sterilization and Disinfection Control Organic Growth 9M | 2.9% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Sterilization and Disinfection Control organic growth 3m prior | (4.8%) | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Sterilization and Disinfection Control organic growth 3m | 7.8% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Clinical Genomics organic growth 9m prior | (14.6%) | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Clinical Genomics organic growth 9m | (14.2%) | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Clinical Genomics organic growth 3m prior | (19.5%) | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Clinical Genomics organic growth 3m | 1.0% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Calibration Solutions organic growth 9m prior | 8.6% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Calibration Solutions organic growth 9m | 10.1% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Calibration Solutions organic growth 3m prior | 12.9% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Calibration Solutions organic growth 3m | 18.7% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Biopharmaceutical Development organic growth 9m prior | (18.2%) | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Biopharmaceutical Development organic growth 9m | 26.6% | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Biopharmaceutical Development organic growth 3m prior | (19.1%) | 9 |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-Q3 | Biopharmaceutical Development organic growth 3m | 29.8% | 9 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2025-Q2 | working capital | (45,252) | 8 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2025-Q2 | cash and equivalents | 24,337 (USD in thousands) | 8 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2025-Q2 | Net Leverage Ratio | 3.26 | 23 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2025-Q2 | AOI margin excluding unusual items pct | 24.8% | 23 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2025-Q1 | working capital | 51,825 (USD thousands) | 7 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2025-Q1 | Revolver Available | 83,000 | 7 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2025-Q1 | cash and equivalents | 28,472 (USD thousands) | 7 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2025-Q1 | Total Net Leverage Ratio | 3.41 | 22 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2025-Q1 | Gross profit percentage | 64.0 | 22 |
| 2024-06-28 | FY2024 | working capital | $65,040 | 6 |
| 2024-06-28 | FY2024 | credit facility outstanding | $50,500 | 6 |
| 2024-06-28 | FY2024 | convertible senior notes outstanding | $172,500 | 6 |
| 2024-06-28 | FY2024 | Cash and Cash Equivalents | $28,214 | 6 |
| 2024-06-05 | FY2024 | Revenues | 58,904 (USD in thousands) | 21 |
| 2024-06-05 | FY2024 | Operating loss | (271,284) | 21 |
| 2024-06-05 | FY2024 | Net loss | (254,583) | 21 |
| 2024-06-05 | FY2024 | Loss per diluted share | (47.20) | 21 |
| 2024-06-05 | FY2024 | AOI per share - diluted | 2.29 | 21 |
| 2024-06-05 | FY2024 | AOI excluding unusual items per share - diluted | 2.77 | 21 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-Q3 | working capital | 74,172 (USD in thousands) | 5 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-Q3 | cash and equivalents | 28,224 (USD in thousands) | 5 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-Q3 | Adjusted operating income excluding unusual items as a percentage of revenues | 22.4% | 20 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | working capital Sept 30 2023 | 77,846 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | working capital March 31 2023 | 75,616 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | stock-based compensation expense six months | 6,151 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Reduction in force costs, six months | 350 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Open Market Sale Agreement capacity | 150,000 | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Notes aggregate principal | 172,500 | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | GKE acquisition one-time costs | 505 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Expected annual savings from reduction in force | 2,000 | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Expected annual interest expense, $65,000 borrowing | 4,485 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Credit Facility borrowed Oct 2023 | 65,000 | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Credit Facility amended amount | 125,000 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Core organic revenue growth - three months | (10.1)% | 19 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Core organic revenue growth - six months | (4.6)% | 19 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Cash and cash equivalents, Sept 30 2023 | 35,617 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | Cash and cash equivalents, Mar 31 2023 | 32,910 (USD thousands) | 4 |
| 2023-11-06 | 2024-Q2 | AOI excluding unusual items per diluted share | 1.91 | 19 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Working capital (as of Mar 31, 2023) | 75,616 (USD thousands) | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Working capital (as of Jun 30, 2023) | 75,682 (USD thousands) | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Stockholders' equity | 387,719 (USD in thousands) | 18 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Revenues | 50,645 (USD in thousands) | 18 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Quarterly dividend per share | 0.16 | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Operating loss | (664) | 18 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Open purchase order commitments | 17,347 (USD thousands) | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Open Market Sale Agreement capacity | 150,000 | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Net loss | (549) | 18 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Loss per share (diluted) | (0.10) | 18 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Credit Facility outstanding (as of Jun 30, 2023) | 5,000 | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Convertible Notes outstanding (as of Jun 30, 2023) | 172,500 | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Contingent consideration for Belyntic patents | 1,500 | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Cash and cash equivalents (as of Mar 31, 2023) | 32,910 (USD thousands) | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Cash and cash equivalents (as of Jun 30, 2023) | 32,376 (USD thousands) | 3 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Cash and cash equivalents | 32,376 (USD in thousands) | 18 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2024-Q1 | Adjusted operating income per share (diluted) | 1.77 | 18 |
Guidance Tracking (latest per metric/period · 1/1)#
All management forecasts (guidance) and their later outcome. Types: fiscal-year targets as well as quarterly/half-year targets; per metric and period the most recent statement applies, older versions can be expanded. The status is checked automatically against the actuals reported later: open (period still running), met, beaten, missed. For ranges (“X to Y”) reaching the range counts. Logged neutrally, no estimate of our own, no assessment.
| For period | Guided on | Metric | Guided | Verdict | Direction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-H1 | 2025-08-05 | Revenue | meet revenue goals | pending | confirmed | 26 |
Development#
A condensed summary per reporting period as running text: what changed operationally, which drivers management names, how earnings and cash flow developed. Most recent period first, grouped by year; each text is written from the original report of that period, superscript numbers lead to the source.
FY2027
In its fiscal first quarter of 2027 (ended June 30, 2026), Mesa Laboratories reported total revenues of $60.1 million, a year-over-year increase of 1.0%, with core organic revenue growth returning to positive at 0.4% 30. Gross profit margin expanded 290 basis points to 64.9%, primarily driven by lower third-party contracted labor spend, supply chain efficiency improvements, and favorable product mix 15. Operating income grew 129.5% to $7.0 million from $3.1 million in the prior-year period, reflecting operating efficiencies and cost-containment initiatives, while non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased 19.5% to $15.4 million, representing 25.6% of revenues 30. Cash flows from operating activities rose to $14.7 million from $1.9 million in the prior-year quarter, driven by improved collections and operating performance 15. The company reduced its Total Net Leverage Ratio to 1.85, below its 2.0 target, and new CEO Siddhartha Kadia, approximately 100 days into the role, indicated full-year guidance would be provided in November 30.
FY2026
Mesa Laboratories FY2026 revenues grew 3.4% to $249.1 million, with organic growth of 3.4% and core organic growth of 1.2%, driven primarily by the Sterilization and Disinfection Control division's 8.7% organic revenue increase and Calibration Solutions' 3.5% organic gain 29 14. Operating income increased 13.3% to $18.5 million and non-GAAP adjusted operating income expanded 200 basis points to 25.5% of revenues at $63.5 million 29. Net income recovered to $6.7 million versus a prior-year loss of $1.9 million, supported by $39.6 million of free cash flow and a reduction in the Total Net Leverage Ratio to 2.11 at fiscal year-end 29 14. Clinical Genomics remained a headwind throughout the year as China revenues contracted 57.4% amid macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainty, partially offset by 9.1% growth outside China 29. CEO Siddhartha Kadia was appointed effective April 2026 and initiated a 100-day business review 29.
FY2025
Mesa Laboratories reported FY2025 consolidated revenues of $241.0 million, an increase of 11.5% from $216.2 million in fiscal year 2024, with core organic growth of 5.0% and the GKE acquisition contributing $24.8 million of inorganic revenues 10. Biopharmaceutical Development achieved 19.7% organic revenue growth, benefiting from recovered capital equipment demand in the biopharmaceutical vertical, while Clinical Genomics organic revenues declined 10.5% due to headwinds in China and U.S. regulatory constraints on lab-developed tests 10. Operating income improved to $16.3 million in FY2025 from an operating loss in FY2024 that included a $274.5 million impairment charge; on an adjusted basis, operating income grew 12.3% for the full year 25. Free cash flow of $42.6 million enabled ongoing debt repayments, reducing the Net Leverage Ratio to 3.01 by fiscal year-end 25. The GKE acquisition was fully integrated within nine months and exceeded initial revenue and profitability commitments, while all four divisions delivered core organic revenue growth in Q4 FY2025 25.
FY2024
Mesa Laboratories Inc. reported FY2024 total revenues of $216.2 million, a 1.3% decrease year-over-year, with core organic revenues declining 5.4% as sustained softening in life sciences capital equipment markets and the prior-year loss of major Clinical Genomics customer Sema4 weighed on results throughout the year (6, 25). The acquisition of GKE GmbH and its China entity, completed in October and December 2023 respectively, contributed $9.3 million to the Sterilization and Disinfection Control division and partially offset organic declines (21). In Q4 FY2024 the company recorded $274.5 million in non-cash goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges against the Clinical Genomics ($236.4 million) and Biopharmaceutical Development ($38.2 million) divisions, driving a GAAP full-year operating loss of $272.1 million and net loss of $254.2 million (21, 6). On an adjusted non-GAAP basis, adjusted operating income was $46.0 million for FY2024, while free cash flow of $41.6 million reflected improved working capital management versus the prior year (25). The company refinanced its credit facility extending maturity to April 2029, repurchased $75.0 million of its 2025 Convertible Notes, and restructured the Clinical Genomics division under new leadership (6).
FY2023
Mesa Laboratories reported fiscal year 2023 revenues of $219.1 million, an 18.8% increase versus fiscal year 2022, primarily driven by the Agena Bioscience acquisition completed in October 2021; core organic revenue growth was 5.2% 17. Full-year GAAP operating income declined 29.4% to $3.3 million and net income fell 50% to $0.9 million as higher operating expenses from the Agena acquisition weighed on reported results, while adjusted operating income was $49.0 million 6. The Clinical Genomics division faced an approximately $8.2 million annual revenue headwind after Sema4 Holdings notified the company of its intent to exit reproductive health screening; excluding this impact, core organic growth would have been approximately 15% for the full year 17. Sterilization and Disinfection Control achieved core organic growth of 12.2% for the year, while Calibration Solutions revenues declined 4% due to raw materials supply constraints that began abating in the fourth quarter 2. Free cash flow totaled $23.4 million for the year, and material weaknesses were identified in internal controls over fair value and goodwill impairment assessments as of March 31, 2023 2.
Sources: official investor relations documents#
All original documents used, with type (e.g. quarterly, half-year, annual report), publication date and a direct link to the filing (EDINET/SEC/IR). Every superscript number in the report points to an entry in this list; so every figure can be traced back to its place in the original.
| # | Document type | Published | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 10-Q | 2023-02-06 | Open |
| #16 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2023-02-06 | Open |
| #17 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2023-05-25 | Open |
| #2 | 10-K | 2023-05-30 | Open |
| #3 | 10-Q | 2023-08-03 | Open |
| #18 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2023-08-03 | Open |
| #4 | 10-Q | 2023-11-06 | Open |
| #19 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2023-11-06 | Open |
| #5 | 10-Q | 2024-02-05 | Open |
| #20 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2024-02-05 | Open |
| #21 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2024-06-05 | Open |
| #6 | 10-K | 2024-06-28 | Open |
| #7 | 10-Q | 2024-08-05 | Open |
| #22 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2024-08-05 | Open |
| #8 | 10-Q | 2024-11-07 | Open |
| #23 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2024-11-07 | Open |
| #9 | 10-Q | 2025-02-04 | Open |
| #24 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2025-02-04 | Open |
| #10 | 10-K | 2025-05-28 | Open |
| #25 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2025-05-28 | Open |
| #11 | 10-Q | 2025-08-05 | Open |
| #26 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2025-08-05 | Open |
| #12 | 10-Q | 2025-11-06 | Open |
| #27 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2025-11-06 | Open |
| #13 | 10-Q | 2026-02-03 | Open |
| #28 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2026-02-03 | Open |
| #29 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2026-05-27 | Open |
| #14 | 10-K | 2026-06-03 | Open |
| #15 | 10-Q | 2026-08-10 | Open |
| #30 | 8-K-EX99.1 | 2026-08-10 | Open |
Older sources (+16)
| # | Document type | Published | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| #202 | 10-K | 2016-06-06 | Open |
| #205 | 10-K | 2016-06-06 | Open |
| #201 | 10-Q | 2016-11-07 | Open |
| #206 | 10-K | 2017-06-07 | Open |
| #203 | 10-Q | 2017-08-01 | Open |
| #204 | 10-Q | 2017-11-06 | Open |
| #210 | 10-K | 2019-06-03 | Open |
| #207 | 10-Q | 2019-07-30 | Open |
| #208 | 10-Q | 2019-11-06 | Open |
| #209 | 10-Q | 2020-02-10 | Open |
| #214 | 10-K | 2020-06-01 | Open |
| #211 | 10-Q | 2020-08-06 | Open |
| #212 | 10-Q | 2020-11-05 | Open |
| #213 | 10-Q | 2021-02-03 | Open |
| #215 | 10-Q | 2021-08-05 | Open |
| #216 | 10-Q | 2021-11-04 | Open |
FAQ#
Does Mesa Laboratories Inc. pay a dividend?
The filings report on the dividend; most recent entry: dividend per share 0.16 (2027-Q1) (as reported, no assessment of our own). Details with source links are in the report chapters.
Where can I find the official investor relations documents of Mesa Laboratories Inc.?
The sources chapter links all 46 original filings used (SEC filings) with type, publication date and a direct link; every figure in the report carries a source number.