LivaNova PLC (LIVN) 36-Month CORE-VNS Data Show 76% Median Seizure Reduction

LivaNova PLC (LIVN) reported that a 36-month study of its VNS Therapy for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy showed a 73% reduction in seizure-related hospitalizations, improved quality of life, and sustained benefits. The CORE-VNS study, published in Neuromodulation, involved 531 participants across 16 countries, with 426 completing follow-up. The company highlights the therapy's long-term effectiveness and safety.

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LivaNova (LIVN) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $390.6 million, up 10.8% reported and 9.8% constant currency, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.26. Adjusted gross margin rose to 71.0%. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was raised to 8% to 9% constant-currency growth, and adjusted EPS to $4.30 to $4.40, while free cash flow guidance was lowered to $140 million to $160 million.

LivaNova PLC reported record Q2 2026 revenue and EPS, citing double-digit growth in Cardiopulmonary and Epilepsy. It raised full-year 2026 guidance to 8% to 9% revenue growth and adjusted EPS to $4.30 to $4.40, while lowering adjusted free cash flow to $140m to $160m. Key drivers included Essenz HLM upgrades, oxygenator share gains, and higher Medicare reimbursement.

LivaNova (NASDAQ:LIVN) reported Q2 call updates on oxygenator output, citing manufacturing improvements and better third-party component availability, plus a long-term supply agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific to ease a component constraint. The company raised 2026 cardiopulmonary revenue growth to 9.5% to 10.5% and epilepsy growth to 7% to 8%. Adjusted gross margin was 71% and adjusted diluted EPS guidance was raised to $4.30 to $4.40.

LivaNova PLC (Nasdaq: LIVN) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $390.6M, up 10.8% reported and 9.8% constant currency. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.26. It raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to 8% to 9% constant currency and adjusted diluted EPS to $4.30 to $4.40. It also signed a long-term supply agreement with Thermo Fisher for oxygenator components.