Stockchase InsightsIDEXX LaboratoriesIDXXBUY ON WEAKNESSAug 11, 2025
Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research
IDXX recently reported solid numbers as its topline growth accelerated to around 15% compared to previous quarters of around mid-to-high single digits. The company reacted favourably to the news as its share price jumped more than 20% in a single day. We think IDXX’s investment thesis as a high-quality, capital-light compounder in the pet healthcare industry remains intact. That being said, IDXX is now trading at around 50x Forward P/E, and growth over the next few years is expected to be around 8%-9%. We are comfortable holding the position here, but we don’t think it is too attractive to add at the current levels. We would prefer to be patient and wait for another opportunity to add to the name. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
Makes diagnostic equipment for veterinarians. It has sold off hard, because pet plays are seen as Covid stocks, but has been recovering (reported a beat in early August), but shares have been cold since that report.
Jan.6-April 27 is seasonality. Healthcare stocks have made huge gains, but not IDXX. It's rolling over now and resisting its 200-day moving average. He's concerned. It's underperforming.
These lab stocks are news-driven and could drop on a negative headline. Each time it pulled back, it bounced back higher. The chart looks good here and he would buy.
IDXX recently reported solid numbers as its topline growth accelerated to around 15% compared to previous quarters of around mid-to-high single digits. The company reacted favourably to the news as its share price jumped more than 20% in a single day. We think IDXX’s investment thesis as a high-quality, capital-light compounder in the pet healthcare industry remains intact. That being said, IDXX is now trading at around 50x Forward P/E, and growth over the next few years is expected to be around 8%-9%. We are comfortable holding the position here, but we don’t think it is too attractive to add at the current levels. We would prefer to be patient and wait for another opportunity to add to the name.
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