Medline raises full‑year organic sales outlook, launches $1 billion share buyback

Medline Inc. reported third‑quarter 2026 net sales of about $7.9 billion, up 10.4% year over year, while net income slipped 1.2% to $318 million. The board approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $1 billion of stock buybacks. The company also lifted its full‑year 2026 organic sales growth guidance to a range of 10.0%‑10.5% and kept its adjusted EBITDA target of $3.3‑$3.4 billion unchanged.

The higher sales outlook suggests continued top‑line momentum, which may support the stock price. The new buyback program provides a direct return of capital to shareholders, potentially boosting earnings per share.

  • 1Third‑quarter 2026 net sales were $7.9 billion, an increase of 10.4% YoY.
  • 2Third‑quarter 2026 net income was $318 million, a decline of 1.2% YoY.
  • 3The board authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 billion.
  • 4Full‑year 2026 organic sales growth guidance was raised to 10.0%‑10.5%.
  • 5Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY 2026 remains $3.3‑$3.4 billion.
  • 6Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026 increased 11.8% to $960 million.

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