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Conmed Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Organic constant currency sales rose 6.0%: Net sales were $343.5 million, up 0.3% as reported and down 0.5% in constant currency. Excluding the GI product exits, organic constant currency growth was 6.0%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS up 20% to $1.38: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.38, up 20.0%. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.77, up 11.6% from $0.69. Source
  • Tariff refunds added $0.21 per share: The IEEPA tariff refund benefit of $0.21 per share is included in both GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EPS range raised: Full-year adjusted diluted EPS is now $4.48 to $4.60, up from $4.30 to $4.45. The percentage change shown is (2.4)% to 0.2%. Source
  • Domestic sales fell 8.0%: Domestic sales were $175.4 million, down 8.0% as reported and up 2.5% on an organic basis, which excludes GI product sales. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 57.5%: Gross margin was 57.5% of sales, against 55.0% a year earlier. Adjusted gross margin was 59.5%, against 56.5%. Source
  • Growth platforms named as priorities: Management named AirSeal, Buffalo Filter and BioBrace as key growth platforms that continued to advance during the quarter. Source

“Our net sales performance on an organic constant currency basis reflected year-over-year growth across both our Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery product lines”

Patrick J. Beyer, CONMED’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted diluted EPS Sourcetwelve months ending December 31, 2026$4.48 to $4.60Raised from $4.30 to $4.45
Net sales (GAAP) Sourcetwelve months ending December 31, 2026$1,358 million to $1,373 million
Net sales growth, as reported Sourcetwelve months ending December 31, 2026(1.2)% to (0.1)%
Net sales growth, organic constant currency Sourcetwelve months ending December 31, 20265.0% to 6.0%
Net sales growth, constant currency Sourcetwelve months ending December 31, 2026(1.7)% to (0.7)%
Impact of strategic product offering exits Sourcetwelve months ending December 31, 20266.7%
Impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations Sourcetwelve months ending December 31, 2026(0.5)%

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $4.48 to $4.60 from $4.30 to $4.45. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Organic constant currency growth top end cut to 6.0% from 6.5%; GAAP net sales top end cut to $1,373 million from $1,375 million. Source
  • Ended: The strategic exits of the gastroenterology product offerings were completed in the quarter. Source
  • New: John E. Gallagher appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective July 15, 2026. Source
  • New: Celine Martin and Jeff Mirviss appointed to the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Organic constant currency sales rose 6.0%: Net sales were $343.5 million, up 0.3% as reported and down 0.5% in constant currency. Excluding the GI product exits, organic constant currency growth was 6.0%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS up 20% to $1.38: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.38, up 20.0%. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.77, up 11.6% from $0.69. Source
  • Tariff refunds added $0.21 per share: The IEEPA tariff refund benefit of $0.21 per share is included in both GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter. Source
  • Operating margin eased to 10.6%: Income from operations was $36.4 million, or 10.6% of sales, against $38.2 million and 11.1% a year earlier. Source
  • Net income rose year over year: Net income was $23.1 million for the quarter, against $21.4 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance update

  • Adjusted EPS range raised: Full-year adjusted diluted EPS is now $4.48 to $4.60, up from $4.30 to $4.45. The percentage change shown is (2.4)% to 0.2%. Source
  • Net sales range narrowed at both ends: GAAP net sales guidance is $1,358 million to $1,373 million. The low end rose and the high end fell from the prior $1,350 million to $1,375 million. Source
  • Organic growth top end lowered: Organic constant currency growth guidance is 5.0% to 6.0%. The 6.5% top end from the prior range was cut and the 5.0% low end was kept. Source
  • GI exit effect estimated at 6.7%: Management estimates the GI product offering exits reduce 2026 net sales growth by 6.7%, against an earlier estimate of 7.0% to 7.1%. Source
  • Currency effect estimated at (0.5)%: Estimated foreign currency impact on 2026 net sales growth is (0.5)%, within the earlier estimate of (0.3)% to (0.5)%. Source

“We are updating our financial guidance for the full year 2026 today to reflect both our second quarter performance and our updated outlook for the balance of the year.”

Patrick J. Beyer, CONMED’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Segments and regions

  • Orthopedic Surgery grew 8.2%: Orthopedic Surgery sales were $152.3 million, up 8.2% as reported and 6.8% on an organic constant currency basis. Source
  • General Surgery down 5.2% as reported: General Surgery sales were $191.2 million, down 5.2% as reported and up 5.3% on an organic constant currency basis. Source
  • Domestic sales fell 8.0%: Domestic sales were $175.4 million, down 8.0% as reported and up 2.5% on an organic basis, which excludes GI product sales. Source
  • International sales rose 10.8%: International sales were $168.1 million, up 10.8% as reported, 8.9% in constant currency and 9.9% on an organic constant currency basis. Source

Products and customers

  • Capital products grew; single-use slipped: Capital products were $48.4 million, up 8.6% as reported and 7.6% in constant currency. Single-use products were $295.1 million, down 0.9% as reported. Source
  • AirSeal indicated for Intuitive cannulas: On July 22, 2026, the company announced AirSeal is now indicated for use with Intuitive’s 8 mm hex cannulas in the da Vinci 5 platform. Source

“Looking ahead, our team remains focused on disciplined execution as we continue to position CONMED for quality, long-term growth and value creation.”

Patrick J. Beyer, CONMED’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Costs and margins

  • Gross margin rose to 57.5%: Gross margin was 57.5% of sales, against 55.0% a year earlier. Adjusted gross margin was 59.5%, against 56.5%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 22.7%: Adjusted EBITDA was $78.1 million, a 22.7% margin, against $68.6 million and 20.0%. EBITDA was $58.3 million, a 17.0% margin. Source
  • Optimization costs lifted selling expense: Selling and administrative expense was $145.6 million, against $136.0 million. Operational optimization costs of $7.1 million sit in that line and are excluded from adjusted results. Source
  • Product exit charges hit cost of sales: Product rationalization costs of $6.9 million were written off to cost of goods sold for discontinued products. A $4.4 million loss on sale of a product offering was also recorded. Source
  • Tax provision and rate lower: The quarterly tax provision was $8.3 million against $8.5 million, a 26.4% effective rate against 28.4% a year earlier. Source

Debt, interest and shares

  • Debt extinguishment produced $2.8M income: Other income of $2.8 million reflects a gain on early extinguishment of debt, net. Interest expense was $7.9 million, against $7.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Part of debt refinanced in quarter: Management listed refinancing a portion of the debt among the quarter's strategic priorities, alongside the GI exits and leadership appointments. Source
  • Diluted share count fell: Diluted weighted shares were 30.1 million, against 31.1 million a year earlier. The release does not state repurchase amounts for the quarter. Source

Portfolio and strategy

  • GI exits completed under portfolio plan: Management said the GI product offering exits were completed in the quarter, in line with its portfolio optimization strategy. Organic results exclude GI sales. Source
  • Growth platforms named as priorities: Management named AirSeal, Buffalo Filter and BioBrace as key growth platforms that continued to advance during the quarter. Source

People and leadership

  • New CFO effective July 15: John E. Gallagher was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective July 15, 2026. Source
  • Two directors added to Board: Celine Martin and Jeff Mirviss joined the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. Source
  • Former executives' advisory costs: Executive transition costs of $3.3 million for the six months relate to advisory services from the former CFO and CEO; none was recorded in the second quarter. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: EU Medical Device Regulation compliance costs were $1.1 million in the quarter and $2.3 million for six months, and were excluded from adjusted results. Source
  • Financial: Interest expense was $7.9 million in the quarter, and the company's refinancing activity affects this line. Source
  • External: Management estimates foreign currency fluctuations reduce 2026 reported net sales growth by 0.5%, and reports constant currency growth separately. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said the quarter's organic constant currency sales growth and adjusted EPS exceeded its stated expectations. Source
  • Met: Management said the strategic exits of GI product offerings were completed in the quarter. Source
  • Not stated: The April release described the planned 2026 refinancing; the July release says a portion of the debt was refinanced.

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