Impact of Macro Environment on Capital Expenditure Cycles
Management highlighted ongoing macroeconomic challenges, including high interest rates and uncertain NIH funding, which are constraining capital equipment spending in the industry.
Despite macro headwinds, Cytek's core FSP instrument unit volume grew 3% in Q2, with a notable 10% growth in U.S. units, indicating resilience of essential instruments.
Executives expect the CapEx cycle to recover over time, with a focus on new product launches like Aurora Evo and Micro Muse to serve future demand once funding conditions improve.
The company emphasizes that industry-specific factors, rather than interest rates alone, influence capital spending trends, especially in pharma and biotech sectors.
Management remains cautiously optimistic, investing in innovation and new products to position for a rebound in capital expenditure when macro conditions ease.
Cash and securities ended at $319.5 million, up $17 million for the quarter, with record cash from operations of $20.3 million.
Gross margin improved to 70%, up 110 basis points from the prior year, supported by higher average selling prices, manufacturing efficiencies, and favorable product mix.
Net income increased 17% to $13.8 million, and fully diluted EPS grew 16% to $0.60.
Operating income rose 12% to $16.1 million, with an operating margin of 25%.
Q2 2025 sales increased 15% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in catheters (27%), grafts (19%), Valvulotomes and Chunnt (both 13%).
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