Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) officer plans up to $2.9M share sale

Edwards Lifesciences CVP Daveen Chopra sold 31,800 shares for $2.89m after exercising options. Shares were sold at $90.99-$91.76 each. Chopra now holds 44,324 shares. Edwards Lifesciences reported Q2 earnings of $0.78 EPS and $1.74B revenue, raising full-year outlook. Analysts updated price targets and ratings.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) reports growth in its TMTT and TAVR businesses, with Q2 2026 sales up 10.5% and 44.8% respectively. The company faces risks from currency fluctuations and competition. EW's stock gained 16.9% over the past year, outperforming its industry. Earnings yield is 3.3%, and the company expects 2026 gross margin near the lower end of its range.

The FTC proposed a settlement with Edwards Lifesciences and Genesis MedTech over alleged Hart-Scott-Rodino filing violations tied to Edwards’ July 2024 $115 million acquisition of JC Medical. The FTC says a $25 million Genesis non-voting share investment was additional deal consideration, making the combined value reportable. Edwards would pay $10 million and Genesis $2 million.

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) reported Q2 revenue of $1.74B, up 14% year over year, and adjusted EPS of 78 cents, above expectations. Full-year sales guidance was raised to 10%-11%. TAVR sales grew 11% to $1.26B. CMS draft Medicare coverage could expand TAVR access, with a final decision expected in September.

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $1.74B, up 13.6% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $0.78 vs $0.74 expected. TMTT revenue rose 47.3% YoY to $195.9M. The company raised full-year sales growth guidance to 10%–11% ($6.6B–$6.9B) and reaffirmed adjusted EPS of $2.95–$3.05.

Edwards Lifesciences said the FDA cleared its Ecliptis left atrial appendage exclusion system for use during cardiac surgery to help prevent clot formation in atrial fibrillation. The company plans a preliminary launch later this year and expects to leverage its surgical valve footprint. The article also notes FDA Breakthrough designation for Aidoc’s AI and OTC Dexcom Stelo clearance for children.