Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaANYSE: FMS

Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE:FMS ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Dominik Heger - Head, Investor Relations Helen Giza - Chief Executive Officer and Chair Martin Fischer - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Richard Felton - Goldman Sachs Victoria Lambert - Berenberg Robert Davies - Morgan Stanley Hugo Solvet - BNP Paribas Oliver Metzger - ODDO BHF Bank Sezgi Oezener - HSBC Giang Nguyen - Citigroup David Adlington - JPMorgan Marianne Bulot - Bank of America Falko Friedrichs - Deutsche Bank Christian Ehmann - Warburg Research Operator Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the report of the Third Quarter 2024 of Fresenius Medical Care Conference Call. I'm Sandra, the Chorus Call operator.

Organic revenue growth of +2% supported by Care Enablement and Care Delivery Underlying U.S. dialysis treatment volume growth turns positive Exceeding full year FME25 savings target, with additional EUR 64 million contribution in Q3 Both segments further increased operating income1 and operating income margin1 Net financial leverage ratio further improved to 2.8x FY 2024 operating income1 growth outlook with 16-18% tightened toward the upper end of the previous range BAD HOMBURG, Germany , Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "In the third quarter, we continued the improvement of our financial performance, recording a meaningful progress in the operating income margin towards our 2025 margin targets. The Care Delivery margin extended well into the 2025 margin target band while Care Enablement maintained the significant margin progress realized in the first half year.

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A dedicated session will highlight new advancements in hemodiafiltration therapy showcasing its potential to improve patient outcomes through enhanced toxin removal in dialysis treatments. Company-wide researchers and clinical experts share insights from large global databases, revealing crucial trends in kidney failure etiology, cardiovascular risks, and treatment modalities across different regions.

Fresenius Medical Care is a BBB-rated leader in kidney care with a 3.1% yield, undervalued at 14x P/E, and poised for growth by 2025-2026E. Despite recent earnings declines, the company expects growth in 2024, driven by global ESRD demand, at-home treatments, and strategic divestments. Political risks exist, but Fresenius' market-leading position, leverage improvements, and 35% market share in equipment support a "Buy" rating with a $34/share PT.

Fresenius Medical Care's diversified portfolio helps to fight competition and maintain market leadership.

FMS continues to gain traction on the back of its broad dialysis product and service portfolio. Ongoing macro challenges raise concerns.

FMS introduces NxStage VersiHD with GuideMe Software to simplify home dialysis and grow its patient base in the United States.

Fresenius Medical Care achieves growth milestone of more than 14,000 U.S.-based patients using the Company's NxStage systems to perform Home Hemodialysis therapy This growth has generated greater adoption from a range of dialysis providers and delivers on the company's commitment to grow access to and use of home dialysis therapy The newest NxStage® Versi®HD with GuideMe Software home dialysis machine is designed to simplify treatment, increase ease of learning, and improve user experience WALTHAM, Mass. , Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care (FME), a global leader in kidney care, has achieved a growth milestone of more than 14,000 U.S.-based patients using the Company's NxStage systems to perform Home Hemodialysis (HHD) therapy through both Fresenius Kidney Care clinics and other providers.