We look for 3Q:25 sales of $262.4 million, up 9.4% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $1.36, ahead of consensus of $258 million and $1.31, respectively, reflecting continued broad-based strength across the portfolio.
By segment, we project Human Nutrition & Health (HNH) sales of $166 million, up 9.0% year over year, Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) sales of $58.3 million, up 10.1% year over year, and Specialty Products sales of $36.6 million, up 10.4% year over year.
We project free cash flow of $47.8 million ($1.46 per share) for the quarter, consistent with our full year 2025 estimate of $146.8 million ($4.49 per share).
Management maintained a constructive outlook for the second half of 2025 on the 2Q:25 call, pointing to sustained growth in key nutrient platforms, solid demand in the ruminant and monogastric markets, and the EU's decision to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese choline imports, which should support pricing and volume in the coming quarters.
Balchem's supply chain structure continues to provide resilience in a volatile operating environment. With approximately 85% of products manufactured and sold within the same geographic region, a well-established U.S. manufacturing base, and minimal reliance on China, the company is well equipped to offset rising input costs and navigate trade volatility.
The balance sheet remains a source of strength. Balchem ended 2Q:25 with $65.4 million in cash, $125 million in net debt, and a 0.5x leverage ratio.
We maintain our $220 price target on BCPC shares, which is based on an intact 40x multiple to our 2026 adjusted EPS estimate of $5.50. Although the stock has underperformed recently amid a more uncertain backdrop, we remain confident in the company's earnings power and long-term trajectory. Our moderate risk rating reflects BCPC's historical and projected earnings expansion, solid balance sheet and strong free cash flow generation.
16 Dec 2025
Broad Growth And Resilience Positioned Balchem Well In 3Q:25, In Our View; Strong Execution And Strategic Positioning Support Continued Earnings Expansion; Maintain $220 Price Target
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Broad Growth And Resilience Positioned Balchem Well In 3Q:25, In Our View; Strong Execution And Strategic Positioning Support Continued Earnings Expansion; Maintain $220 Price Target
We look for 3Q:25 sales of $262.4 million, up 9.4% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $1.36, ahead of consensus of $258 million and $1.31, respectively, reflecting continued broad-based strength across the portfolio.
By segment, we project Human Nutrition & Health (HNH) sales of $166 million, up 9.0% year over year, Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) sales of $58.3 million, up 10.1% year over year, and Specialty Products sales of $36.6 million, up 10.4% year over year.
We project free cash flow of $47.8 million ($1.46 per share) for the quarter, consistent with our full year 2025 estimate of $146.8 million ($4.49 per share).
Management maintained a constructive outlook for the second half of 2025 on the 2Q:25 call, pointing to sustained growth in key nutrient platforms, solid demand in the ruminant and monogastric markets, and the EU's decision to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese choline imports, which should support pricing and volume in the coming quarters.
Balchem's supply chain structure continues to provide resilience in a volatile operating environment. With approximately 85% of products manufactured and sold within the same geographic region, a well-established U.S. manufacturing base, and minimal reliance on China, the company is well equipped to offset rising input costs and navigate trade volatility.
The balance sheet remains a source of strength. Balchem ended 2Q:25 with $65.4 million in cash, $125 million in net debt, and a 0.5x leverage ratio.
We maintain our $220 price target on BCPC shares, which is based on an intact 40x multiple to our 2026 adjusted EPS estimate of $5.50. Although the stock has underperformed recently amid a more uncertain backdrop, we remain confident in the company's earnings power and long-term trajectory. Our moderate risk rating reflects BCPC's historical and projected earnings expansion, solid balance sheet and strong free cash flow generation.