$STAA

STAAR SURGICAL CO

alphai earnings readSecond Quarter 2026 · AUG 12STAAR Surgical Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Net Sales of $93.5 million, up 111% Y/YVerdict: strong

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STAAR (STAA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

STAAR Surgical (STAA) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $93.5M, up 111% YoY, driven by China and Americas growth. Net income was $8.1M, or $0.16 per share, with adjusted EBITDA at $20.0M. Gross margin improved to 74.5%. Management highlighted EVO Plus success in China and U.S. market share gains, but noted risks from China tariffs and supply chain constraints.

Why STAAR Surgical (STAA) Shares Are Sliding Today

STAAR Surgical (STAA) shares fell about 8% after Q2 results and sentiment cooled. The company reported sales and EPS above analysts’ estimates but cited uneven refractive market conditions and ongoing tariff and currency headwinds, especially in Asia. Stifel cut its price target to $28 from $31 (Hold) due to concerns about China. Shares closed at $24.15.

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  • Earnings beat expectations and show strong growth in China and the Americas, likely supporting short‑term upside.

    fool.com · Aug 20, 2026

  • The selloff is tied to mixed demand signals despite beating sales and EPS estimates, plus a Stifel price-target cut citing fragile China conditions.

    financialcontent.com · Aug 17, 2026

  • Profitability rebound and a new CEO narrative may support near-term earnings expectations, but sustainability in China volumes and margins remains the key risk.

    simplywall.st · Aug 17, 2026

  • China demand and EVO Plus supply execution are the near-term swing factors, with margin risk tied to shifting Chinese manufacturing to Switzerland.

    yahoo.com · Aug 17, 2026

  • Analyst PT reduction after an earnings setup where revenue beat but EPS missed, with no formal company guidance.

    investing.com · Aug 13, 2026

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STAAR (STAA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

STAAR Surgical (STAA) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $93.5M, up 111% YoY, driven by China and Americas growth. Net income was $8.1M, or $0.16 per share, with adjusted EBITDA at $20.0M. Gross margin improved to 74.5%. Management highlighted EVO Plus success in China and U.S. market share gains, but noted risks from China tariffs and supply chain constraints.

Why STAAR Surgical (STAA) Shares Are Sliding Today

STAAR Surgical (STAA) shares fell about 8% after Q2 results and sentiment cooled. The company reported sales and EPS above analysts’ estimates but cited uneven refractive market conditions and ongoing tariff and currency headwinds, especially in Asia. Stifel cut its price target to $28 from $31 (Hold) due to concerns about China. Shares closed at $24.15.

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STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 STAAR Surgical Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Net Sales of $93.5 million, up 111% Y/Y Net Income of $8.1 million, with GAAP EPS of $0.16 Adjusted EBITDA 1 of $20.0 million, or $0.39 per diluted share Earnings Call and Webcast Today at 5:30 PM Eastern LAKE FOREST

What To Expect From STAAR Surgical’s (STAA) Q2 Earnings

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ: STAA) is set to report Q2 earnings Wednesday after market close. The company’s prior quarter revenue was $93.52 million, up 120% year over year. For the upcoming quarter, analysts expect revenue to rise 104% year over year. The article cites an average analyst price target of $28.70 versus a $25.31 share price.

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Masimo, Staar Name New Leaders

Masimo and Staar Surgical appointed new executives amid prior deal and proxy turmoil. Masimo named Tim Benner president under Danaher ownership, succeeding Katie Szyman after Masimo’s $9.9B Danaher acquisition. Staar made Warren Foust permanent CEO after a failed $1.6B Alcon sale. Staar Q1 revenue rose to $93.5M; Q2 revenue expected over $90M.

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