Masimo (MASI) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

For the quarter ended December 2024, Masimo (MASI) reported revenue of $600.7 million, up 9.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.80, compared to $1.25 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $596.07 million, representing a surprise of +0.78%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +20.81%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.49.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Masimo performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenue- Non-healthcare: $232.20 million compared to the $224.29 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.1% year over year. Revenue- Healthcare: $368.50 million versus $369.46 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8.4% change. Gross Profit- Non-healthcare: $81 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $77.12 million. Gross Profit- Healthcare: $232.30 million versus $236.40 million estimated by two analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Masimo here>>>Shares of Masimo have returned +0.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Masimo Corporation (MASI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks