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Edwards Lifesciences Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised, 1 lowered, 2 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales grew 13.6% to $1.74 billion: Second-quarter sales were $1.74 billion, up 13.6%, or 12.5% at constant currency. The CEO described the growth as stronger than expected, with contributions from TAVR, mitral, tricuspid and surgical therapies. Source
  • Adjusted EPS of $0.78: Diluted EPS was $0.42. Adjusted EPS of $0.78 benefited from better-than-expected topline performance and the planned phasing of R&D and SG&A investments through the year. Source
  • Sales growth guidance raised: Full-year 2026 constant currency sales growth guidance was raised, with the company citing second-quarter performance as the basis for the change. Source
  • Competitor exit and durability aided growth: Growth benefited from a competitor exit in Q2 2025 and long-term SAPIEN durability data. Management said Edwards’ competitive position in the U.S. increased modestly year over year. Source
  • TMTT sales grew 47.3%: TMTT sales were $195.9 million, up 47.3%, or 44.8% at constant currency. Management attributed the growth to its repair and replacement therapies for mitral and tricuspid disease. Source
  • Valuation allowance on California R&D credits: The company recorded a $188.2 million valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, tied to California budget legislation limiting business tax credits. The charge is excluded from adjusted EPS. Source

“We delivered stronger-than-expected second quarter sales growth of 12.5%.”

Bernard Zovighian, Edwards’ CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total company sales growth, constant currency Sourcefull year 202610% to 11%Raised from 9% to 11%
TAVR sales growth, constant currency Sourcefull year 20268% to 9%Raised from 7% to 9%
TMTT product group sales Sourcefull year 2026$760 million to $780 millionRaised from $740 million to $780 million
Total company sales Sourcefull year 2026, at current exchange rates$6.6 billion to $6.9 billionRaised from $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion
TAVR sales Sourcefull year 2026, at current exchange rates$4.75 billion to $5.0 billionRaised from $4.7 billion to $5.0 billion
Adjusted diluted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$2.95 to $3.05Kept
Effective tax rate, excluding special items Sourcefull year 2026high end of the 16% to 19% rangeRaised from 16% to 19%
Gross profit margin Sourcefull year 2026lower end of 78% to 79%Lowered from 78% to 79%
Operating profit margin Sourcefull year 2026high end of original 28% to 29% rangeKept
Constant currency operating margin expansion Sourcefull year 2026approximately 150 basis pointsKept
R&D expense as percentage of sales Sourcefull year 2026approximately 17%Kept
Total company sales Sourcethird quarter of 2026$1.63 billion to $1.71 billionNew
Adjusted EPS Sourcethird quarter of 2026$0.71 to $0.77New
Long-term total company sales growth Sourcelonger termapproximately 10% on average

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year total company constant currency sales growth raised to 10% to 11% from 9% to 11%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year TAVR constant currency sales growth raised to 8% to 9% from 7% to 9%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year TMTT sales guidance raised to $760 million to $780 million from $740 million to $780 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Effective tax rate, excluding special items, now expected at the high end of the previous 16% to 19% range. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Gross profit margin now expected at the lower end of the 78% to 79% full-year range. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted EPS guidance of $2.95 to $3.05 reaffirmed. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 total sales and adjusted EPS projections given for the first time. Source
  • New: U.S. approval received for ECLIPTIS, the surgical left atrial appendage system; rollout planned later this year. Source
  • New: California budget legislation enacted June 29, 2026 limits business tax credits, including R&D carryovers, prompting a valuation allowance. Source

Sales, earnings and guidance

  • Sales grew 13.6% to $1.74 billion: Second-quarter sales were $1.74 billion, up 13.6%, or 12.5% at constant currency. The CEO described the growth as stronger than expected, with contributions from TAVR, mitral, tricuspid and surgical therapies. Source
  • Adjusted EPS of $0.78: Diluted EPS was $0.42. Adjusted EPS of $0.78 benefited from better-than-expected topline performance and the planned phasing of R&D and SG&A investments through the year. Source
  • Sales growth guidance raised: Full-year 2026 constant currency sales growth guidance was raised, with the company citing second-quarter performance as the basis for the change. Source
  • Multiple platforms underpin long-term target: Management said the company profile now spans several strategic platforms across regions, supporting a target of approximately 10% total company sales growth on average over the longer term. Source

TAVR growth and clinical evidence

  • TAVR sales grew 11.3%: TAVR sales were $1.26 billion, up 11.3%, or 10.5% at constant currency. Average selling prices were stable globally, and growth rates were similar in the U.S. and outside the U.S. Source
  • Competitor exit and durability aided growth: Growth benefited from a competitor exit in Q2 2025 and long-term SAPIEN durability data. Management said Edwards’ competitive position in the U.S. increased modestly year over year. Source
  • U.S. procedure growth tied to proactive management: Management said U.S. procedure growth reflects a heightened focus on TAVR as clinicians incorporate recent evidence supporting proactive disease management of aortic stenosis. Source
  • New York Valves data reinforced SAPIEN: A 7-year PARTNER 3 sub-analysis reinforced SAPIEN durability, and a 5-year EARLY TAVR analysis added support for treating aortic stenosis earlier. PROGRESS baseline data on moderate stenosis were also presented. Source

“Today, our company profile has evolved to include multiple strategic platforms across multiple regions that will support durable growth”

Bernard Zovighian, Edwards’ CEO

TMTT growth and product launches

  • TMTT sales grew 47.3%: TMTT sales were $195.9 million, up 47.3%, or 44.8% at constant currency. Management attributed the growth to its repair and replacement therapies for mitral and tricuspid disease. Source
  • EVOQUE scaling in U.S. and Europe: Management said EVOQUE is a significant growth platform, expanding into new centers, deepening use in existing centers and streamlining patient screening. Source
  • SAPIEN M3 in measured launch: Early SAPIEN M3 experience validated the need for mitral replacement in patients not well suited to mitral TEER. The company is opening new centers steadily in the U.S. and Europe. Source
  • Mitral and tricuspid procedures grew double digits: Management said global mitral and tricuspid procedure growth remained in the double digits, and adoption of PASCAL continues to increase. Source

Surgical sales and approvals

  • Surgical sales grew 6.5%: Surgical sales were $284 million, up 6.5%, or 5.0% at constant currency, driven by RESILIA tissue therapies including INSPIRIS, MITRIS and KONECT. Source
  • ECLIPTIS approved in the U.S.: The company received U.S. approval for ECLIPTIS, its surgical left atrial appendage system, and plans a measured rollout later this year. Source
  • COMMENCE 10-year durability data: 10-year COMMENCE data on RESILIA tissue were presented at the AATS conference, showing favorable freedom from structural valve deterioration. Source

“Recent clinical data at New York Valves reinforce best-in-class SAPIEN performance and durability”

Edwards Lifesciences Corp., press release

Margins and operating expenses

  • Gross margin steady at 77.5%: Gross profit margin was 77.5%, or 77.6% adjusted, flat with last year. Foreign exchange headwinds were offset by lower manufacturing expenses. Source
  • SG&A ratio declined to 32.2%: SG&A was $561 million, or 32.2% of sales, down from 32.8%. Management said this reflected continued investment in resources to support patient care. Source
  • R&D ratio fell to 16.0%: R&D was $279 million, or 16.0% of sales, against 18.0% a year earlier. Management linked the lower ratio to revenue growth and prioritized investment in the structural heart portfolio. Source
  • Operating margin 29.5%, 30.0% adjusted: Operating profit margin was 29.5%, or 30.0% adjusted, compared with 26.8% in the prior-year quarter. Source

Tax and non-operating items

  • Valuation allowance on California R&D credits: The company recorded a $188.2 million valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, tied to California budget legislation limiting business tax credits. The charge is excluded from adjusted EPS. Source
  • Pillar Two legislation not assumed before year-end: The tax-rate assumption reflects an expectation that Pillar Two side-by-side safe-harbor legislation does not take effect before the end of the year. Source
  • VIE option impairment and remeasurement gain: A $40.0 million impairment followed a decision not to exercise an option to acquire a VIE. A $19.9 million gain arose from remeasuring an interest on consolidation of a VIE. Source

Cash, debt and buyback capacity

  • Cash rose to $2.9 billion: Cash and cash equivalents were about $2.9 billion at June 30, 2026, up from about $2.4 billion at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Debt unchanged; $1.5 billion buyback room: Total debt was about $600 million, unchanged from the prior quarter. About $1.5 billion remains under the share repurchase authorization. Source

Coming up, as management said on 23 July 2026

  • CMS decision memo expected in September: CMS is reconsidering the TAVR National Coverage Determination; the company expects a final decision memo in September. Source
  • PROGRESS results at TCT: Full PROGRESS trial results on moderate aortic stenosis are to be presented at TCT later this year. Source
  • Q4 PASCAL approvals expected: Management expects Q4 approvals of a PASCAL tricuspid indication in the U.S. and next-generation PASCAL with Capture Clarity in the U.S. and Europe. Source
  • CLASP IITR at TCT and tricuspid launch: CLASP IITR results are expected at TCT, and the U.S. launch of PASCAL for tricuspid patients is expected, both in the fourth quarter. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Foreign exchange affects gross margin, which is now expected at the lower end of the 78% to 79% range, through the hedging program. Source
  • Financial: The weaker dollar raised translation of the company's OUS expense base, adding to SG&A. Source
  • Regulatory: California law restricting the use of R&D credits affects the company's tax rate. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: The first-quarter release said the LAAC program was on track; the second-quarter release reports U.S. approval of ECLIPTIS and a planned rollout.
  • On track: Management said second-quarter SG&A was in line with its expectations, reflecting continued investment in patient-care resources. Source
  • Not stated: Management continues to expect operating margin at the high end of the original range, with about 150 basis points of constant currency expansion. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.