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Neogen is now concentrating on growing its profits.

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Neogen reported $222.8 million in sales versus an estimated $208.2 million, and 8 cents in adjusted profit per share versus an expected 7-cent loss. The higher yearly sales forecast and growth in both businesses point to better prospects despite early orders and cost pressure on food buyers and farmers.

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The results show strength in both food testing and animal safety, rather than growth in just one part of the company. Its adjusted measure of operating profit also came in above the company’s estimate. The raised yearly sales forecast supports the view that improvement can continue. One caution is timing: some orders expected next quarter arrived early. Food buyers still face inflation, and farmers face higher fuel and fertilizer costs. Those pressures matter, but broad growth and the higher forecast point to stronger prospects.

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