Stock Analysis on Net

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO) 

Income Statement
Quarterly Data

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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3 months ended: Sep 27, 2025 Jun 28, 2025 Mar 29, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 28, 2024 Jun 29, 2024 Mar 30, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2023 Apr 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2022 Apr 2, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2021 Apr 3, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 26, 2020 Jun 27, 2020 Mar 28, 2020
Product revenues 6,489 6,250 5,980 6,768 6,148 6,163 5,955 6,411 6,157 6,271 6,404 6,945 6,583 7,003 8,017 7,931 7,360 7,214 7,856 8,644 6,782 5,250 4,630
Service revenues 4,633 4,605 4,384 4,627 4,450 4,378 4,390 4,475 4,417 4,416 4,306 4,505 4,094 3,967 3,801 2,771 1,970 2,059 2,050 1,906 1,739 1,667 1,600
Revenues 11,122 10,855 10,364 11,395 10,598 10,541 10,345 10,886 10,574 10,687 10,710 11,450 10,677 10,970 11,818 10,702 9,330 9,273 9,906 10,550 8,521 6,917 6,230
Cost of product revenues (3,319) (3,239) (3,125) (3,334) (3,170) (3,080) (2,939) (3,339) (3,214) (3,278) (3,337) (3,682) (3,494) (3,516) (3,555) (3,617) (3,298) (3,352) (3,327) (3,675) (3,001) (2,391) (2,340)
Cost of service revenues (3,220) (3,207) (3,004) (3,239) (3,100) (3,114) (3,201) (3,154) (3,044) (3,158) (3,233) (3,162) (2,881) (2,855) (2,799) (1,831) (1,381) (1,397) (1,370) (1,319) (1,189) (1,149) (1,150)
Cost of revenues (6,539) (6,446) (6,129) (6,573) (6,270) (6,194) (6,140) (6,493) (6,258) (6,436) (6,570) (6,844) (6,375) (6,371) (6,354) (5,448) (4,679) (4,749) (4,697) (4,994) (4,190) (3,540) (3,490)
Gross profit 4,583 4,409 4,235 4,822 4,328 4,347 4,205 4,393 4,316 4,251 4,140 4,606 4,302 4,599 5,464 5,254 4,651 4,524 5,209 5,556 4,331 3,377 2,740
Selling, general and administrative expenses (2,162) (2,140) (2,078) (2,203) (2,098) (2,111) (2,183) (2,132) (2,049) (2,145) (2,119) (2,299) (2,208) (2,209) (2,277) (2,278) (2,004) (1,899) (1,826) (2,077) (1,592) (1,710) (1,551)
Research and development expenses (346) (352) (342) (374) (346) (339) (331) (327) (319) (345) (346) (391) (351) (365) (364) (392) (351) (343) (320) (376) (296) (264) (245)
Restructuring and other costs (134) (83) (99) (229) (46) (77) (28) (80) (84) (183) (112) (55) (33) (24) (2) (46) (18) (119) (14) (32) (17) (12) (38)
Operating income 1,941 1,834 1,716 2,016 1,838 1,820 1,663 1,854 1,864 1,578 1,563 1,861 1,710 2,001 2,821 2,538 2,278 2,163 3,049 3,071 2,426 1,391 906
Interest income 234 297 203 227 277 295 279 309 246 178 146 150 68 36 18 11 9 11 12 12 9 8 36
Interest expense (347) (404) (303) (317) (356) (354) (363) (390) (359) (326) (300) (269) (173) (148) (136) (161) (128) (122) (125) (146) (144) (137) (126)
Other income (expense) (2) (18) 4 15 (17) 4 10 (33) 14 (46) 35 (4) 28 (163) (526) 18 (3) (183) (45) (39) (9) 12
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 1,826 1,709 1,620 1,941 1,742 1,765 1,589 1,740 1,765 1,430 1,363 1,777 1,601 1,917 2,540 1,862 2,177 2,049 2,753 2,892 2,252 1,253 828
Provision for income taxes (207) (92) (95) (149) (99) (128) (281) (133) (53) (52) (46) (173) (31) (198) (301) (203) (271) (219) (416) (394) (319) (97) (40)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated entities 2 1 (14) 33 (14) (84) 23 (1) (17) (16) (25) (30) (72) (51) (19) (3) (1)
Net income 1,621 1,618 1,511 1,825 1,629 1,553 1,331 1,606 1,695 1,362 1,292 1,574 1,498 1,668 2,220 1,659 1,903 1,829 2,337 2,498 1,933 1,156 788
Net (income) losses attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest (5) (1) (4) 4 1 (5) (3) 24 20 (1) (3) 2 (3) (4) (5) (1) (1) (1)
Net income attributable to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 1,616 1,617 1,507 1,829 1,630 1,548 1,328 1,630 1,715 1,361 1,289 1,576 1,495 1,664 2,215 1,658 1,902 1,828 2,337 2,498 1,933 1,156 788

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-28).


The financial data reveals multiple insights into the company’s revenue, cost, and profitability trends over the series of quarterly periods.

Revenue Trends
Overall revenues demonstrate a cyclical pattern with pronounced peaks and troughs. Product revenues initially show significant growth reaching a high point at the end of 2020, followed by a gradual decline through 2023 with some intermittent recoveries. Service revenues show a more consistent upward trajectory, increasing steadily from 2020 through early 2023, although growth appears to moderate somewhat later.
Cost Structure
Costs closely follow the revenue movements. The cost of product revenues rises sharply until the end of 2020, then displays some fluctuations but generally trends slightly downward or stabilizes in the subsequent periods. The cost of service revenues shows a marked increase through 2022, mirroring the expansion in service revenues, then stabilizes or slightly decreases. Total cost of revenues peaks towards the end of 2022 and slightly decreases thereafter but remains substantial relative to revenues.
Profitability
Gross profit reaches its maximum at the end of 2020, in line with the peak in revenues, then declines with decreasing product revenue contribution. Despite fluctuating gross profit levels, selling, general, and administrative expenses maintain a fairly stable range with minor fluctuations, suggesting consistent operational spending. Research and development expenses remain relatively stable, indicating sustained investment in innovation or product development.
Operating Performance
Operating income peaks in late 2020 and subsequently declines, consistent with the gross profit trend. Restructuring and other costs increase markedly starting in 2021, which could reflect strategic shifts or cost management efforts. Interest expense is relatively stable, with a slight rising trend in recent quarters, while interest income shows substantial growth over time, possibly reflecting higher investment yields or cash balances.
Net Income and Taxation
Net income also peaks at the end of 2020, followed by declines and then some recovery periods. Income before taxes experiences a similar trend but shows slightly more volatility. The provision for income taxes fluctuates substantially, with some quarters showing relatively low tax charges and others higher, possibly influenced by changes in profitability or tax strategy. Equity earnings from unconsolidated entities fluctuate but are generally negative or minimal in impact.
Summary of Trends
The company experienced strong revenue and profit growth during 2020, followed by a period of consolidation and moderate declines. Service revenue is a growth driver with more stability than product revenues, which exhibit more volatility. Cost management efforts seem active but challenged by the scale of revenues and external costs. Profit ratios appear pressured in recent quarters, with operating income and net income reflecting margin constraints. Financial income trends offset some interest expenses, contributing positively to overall return. The financial data indicates a transitional phase with focus on maintaining profitability amidst changing revenue dynamics.