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Glaukos 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

  • Record quarterly revenue of $185.6 million: Net sales of $185.6 million in Q2 2026 increased 50% year-over-year on a reported basis, or 49% on a constant currency basis, compared to $124.1 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Glaucoma revenue record of $155.2 million: Glaucoma product sales of $155.2 million in Q2 2026 increased 50% year-over-year, representing 84% of total net sales and core business growth. Source
  • U.S. Glaucoma accelerating at 64% growth: U.S. Glaucoma sales reached $118.5 million in Q2, growing 64% year-over-year, demonstrating significantly faster domestic market growth than international regions. Source
  • GAAP gross margin improved to 82%: Gross margin was approximately 82% in Q2 2026 compared to approximately 78% in the prior year period, reflecting improved manufacturing efficiency and favorable product mix. Source
  • GAAP operating loss improved to $17.3 million: Operating loss of $17.3 million in Q2 2026 improved from $22.7 million in prior year, demonstrating operating leverage as revenue growth outpaced expense growth. Source
  • Cash and investments of $289.3 million: At June 30, 2026, the company held $289.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash, providing substantial capital for growth. Source
  • Two transformational growth drivers: iDose TR, a first-of-its-kind long-duration intracameral procedural pharmaceutical for glaucoma, and Epioxa continue as primary commercial growth drivers. Source
  • 2026 full-year guidance increased $60 million: Company raised 2026 net sales guidance to $680-700 million from prior guidance of $620-635 million, reflecting strong Q2 results and sustained commercial execution. Source

“Our record second quarter results reflect successful global execution across our key global commercial and development priorities, leaving us well positioned to sustain our strong growth momentum driven by two transformational growth drivers in iDose TR and Epioxa”

Thomas Burns, Glaukos chairman and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
2026 full-year net sales Source2026$680 million to $700 millionRaised from $620 million to $635 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: 2026 net sales guidance raised $60 million at midpoint to $680-700M from $620-635M, reflecting Q2 record revenue and sustained commercial momentum. Source

Record Q2 revenue and growth acceleration

  • Record quarterly revenue of $185.6 million: Net sales of $185.6 million in Q2 2026 increased 50% year-over-year on a reported basis, or 49% on a constant currency basis, compared to $124.1 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Successful global execution drives momentum: Management attributes strong results to successful execution across key commercial and development priorities, positioning the company to sustain growth momentum. Source

Glaucoma segment strength and dominance

  • Glaucoma revenue record of $155.2 million: Glaucoma product sales of $155.2 million in Q2 2026 increased 50% year-over-year, representing 84% of total net sales and core business growth. Source
  • U.S. Glaucoma accelerating at 64% growth: U.S. Glaucoma sales reached $118.5 million in Q2, growing 64% year-over-year, demonstrating significantly faster domestic market growth than international regions. Source

“We continue to successfully advance our robust pipeline of novel, dropless platform technologies designed to meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from chronic eye diseases.”

Glaukos Corp., press release

Gross margin expansion and pricing

  • GAAP gross margin improved to 82%: Gross margin was approximately 82% in Q2 2026 compared to approximately 78% in the prior year period, reflecting improved manufacturing efficiency and favorable product mix. Source
  • Non-GAAP gross margin at 85%: Adjusted for acquisition-related amortization and integration costs, gross margin was approximately 85% compared to 83% in prior year period. Source

Operating expense growth and investment phase

  • SG&A expenses increased 39% to $116.1 million: Selling, general and administrative expenses grew 39% to $116.1 million from $83.4 million in prior year, reflecting commercial infrastructure investment to support growth. Source
  • R&D expenses increased 40% to $51.3 million: Research and development spending grew 40% to $51.3 million from $36.5 million, supporting advancement of pipeline programs including Epioxa and dropless technologies. Source

Operating loss improvement and leverage

  • GAAP operating loss improved to $17.3 million: Operating loss of $17.3 million in Q2 2026 improved from $22.7 million in prior year, demonstrating operating leverage as revenue growth outpaced expense growth. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating loss of $7.6 million: Adjusted operating loss of $7.6 million versus $16.6 million in prior year reflects significant operational improvement when excluding acquisition-related and non-recurring items. Source
  • Net loss of $18.4 million or $0.31 per share: Net loss of $18.4 million improved from $19.7 million in prior year period, with loss per diluted share of $0.31 versus $0.34 prior year. Source

Cash position and financial strength

  • Cash and investments of $289.3 million: At June 30, 2026, the company held $289.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash, providing substantial capital for growth. Source
  • Zero debt on balance sheet: Company carries no debt, providing full financial flexibility to fund operations, invest in pipeline development, and pursue strategic partnerships or acquisitions. Source

iDose TR and Epioxa commercial momentum

  • Two transformational growth drivers: iDose TR, a first-of-its-kind long-duration intracameral procedural pharmaceutical for glaucoma, and Epioxa continue as primary commercial growth drivers. Source
  • Dropless platform pipeline advancement: Company advancing robust pipeline of novel dropless platform technologies designed to improve standard of care for patients with glaucoma, corneal, and retinal diseases. Source

Raised 2026 revenue guidance reflects momentum

  • 2026 full-year guidance increased $60 million: Company raised 2026 net sales guidance to $680-700 million from prior guidance of $620-635 million, reflecting strong Q2 results and sustained commercial execution. Source
  • Guidance incorporates latest currency rates: Updated guidance is based on latest foreign currency exchange rates and reflects management confidence in sustained growth momentum for remainder of 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 July 2026

  • 10-Q filing expected by August 10: Company expects to file Form 10-Q for quarter ended June 30, 2026 on or before August 10, 2026. Source
  • Continued iDose TR commercialization: Company plans to continue global commercialization of iDose TR with focus on expanding adoption in U.S. and international markets. Source
  • Epioxa development and commercialization: Company continues to advance Epioxa as second transformational growth driver with plans to expand commercial efforts. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Q2 record revenue and raised 2026 guidance demonstrate execution on this strategic commitment. Source
  • On track: Ongoing development of next-generation therapies for glaucoma, corneal, and retinal diseases continues as planned. 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.