Henry Schein has reported record results for its fiscal fourth quarter of 2015.
For the quarter (end-December 26), the company reported an income of $129.9 million, an increase of 4.7% compared with the same quarter of 2014. Net sales were $2.9 billion, an increase of 5.5% compared with the previous fourth quarter. Dental sales increased 1.5% to $1.4 billion, according to the company.
"We are delighted to report our sales growth during the fourth quarter was particularly strong," stated Stanley Bergman, CEO and chairman of the board of Henry Schein, in a press release. "We achieved local internal sales growth at multiyear high levels across our dental business."
The company also reported full-year results for 2015. Adjusted net income was $501.5 million, an increase of 7.6% compared with the previous year's income. Net sales for the year were $10.6 billion, an increase of 2.5% compared with 2014.
