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LivaNova plc: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 14.3% reported: Revenue was $362.3 million against $316.9 million a year earlier. Management said the company delivered double-digit growth on both reported and constant-currency bases. Source
  • FDA approved aura6000 for sleep apnea: The FDA granted premarket approval for the aura6000 System in moderate to severe OSA. Management said it is the first and only hypoglossal nerve stimulation device cleared without a complete concentric collapse contraindication or warning. Source
  • Adjusted operating income rose: Adjusted operating margin was 19.6% against 20.4%. Adjusted R&D was $47.1 million against $38.2 million, and adjusted SG&A was $128.9 million against $115.6 million. Source
  • GAAP EPS of $0.40 against prior loss: The prior-year loss reflected a $360.4 million SNIA environmental liability expense. Net income was $22.3 million against a $327.3 million loss. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $0.98: Adjusted net income was $54.6 million against $48.1 million. The adjusted income tax rate was 22.5% against 24.2%. Source
  • Operating cash flow was $15.2 million: Capital expenditure was $14.3 million. 3T litigation payments of $2.8 million were added back, giving adjusted free cash flow of $3.8 million. Source

“In the first quarter, LivaNova delivered double‑digit revenue growth with strength across all regions, driven by sustained performance in our Cardiopulmonary and Epilepsy businesses,”

Vladimir Makatsaria, Chief Executive Officer of LivaNova

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue growth, constant currency Sourcefull-year 2026between 7.0% and 8.0%Raised from between 6.0% and 7.0%
Foreign currency effect on revenue Sourcefull-year 2026tailwind of approximately 1.0%Kept
Adjusted diluted EPS Sourcefull-year 2026$4.20 to $4.30Raised from $4.15 to $4.25
Share count assumption Sourcefull-year 2026approximately 56 millionKept
Adjusted free cash flow Sourcefull-year 2026$160 million to $180 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Constant-currency revenue growth range for 2026 raised to 7.0% to 8.0% from 6.0% to 7.0%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted diluted EPS range for 2026 raised to $4.20 to $4.30 from $4.15 to $4.25. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted free cash flow range for 2026 kept at $160 million to $180 million. Source
  • New: FDA granted premarket approval for the aura6000 System for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, not in the prior quarter's release. Source

Revenue and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 14.3% reported: Revenue was $362.3 million against $316.9 million a year earlier. Management said the company delivered double-digit growth on both reported and constant-currency bases. Source
  • Growth reached every region: The release reports growth across all regions. Reported growth was 9.2% in the U.S., 26.7% in Europe and 15.8% in Rest of World. Source
  • Constant-currency growth trailed reported: Constant-currency revenue growth was 11.1%, against 14.3% reported. The gap reflects currency movements between the two periods. Source

Segments and product lines

  • Cardiopulmonary grew on Essenz and consumables: Cardiopulmonary revenue was $208.7 million against $176.3 million. The release cites Essenz Perfusion System sales, consumables demand and favorable realized price as drivers. Source
  • Neuromodulation grew on implants and price: Neuromodulation revenue was $151.8 million against $138.9 million. Total implant growth and favorable realized price were cited as drivers. Source
  • Other Revenue small, mixed currency effect: Other Revenue, covering rental and site services not allocated to segments, was $1.8 million, up 10.5% reported but down 0.2% constant-currency. Source

“We also made meaningful progress in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, accomplishing key regulatory and clinical milestones.”

Vladimir Makatsaria, Chief Executive Officer of LivaNova

Regulatory and clinical milestones

  • FDA approved aura6000 for sleep apnea: The FDA granted premarket approval for the aura6000 System in moderate to severe OSA. Management said it is the first and only hypoglossal nerve stimulation device cleared without a complete concentric collapse contraindication or warning. Source
  • OSPREY 12-month results published: In April 2026 the company announced publication of full 12-month OSPREY randomized trial results in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Source
  • OSA entry framed as next phase: Management described the approval and milestones as support for entry into the OSA market, which it called high-growth and high-margin, using a differentiated technology. Source

Operating costs and margins

  • GAAP operating income fell on R&D: GAAP operating income was $41.5 million against $48.6 million. R&D expense rose to $58.7 million from $37.9 million, per the condensed income statement. Source
  • Adjusted operating income rose: Adjusted operating margin was 19.6% against 20.4%. Adjusted R&D was $47.1 million against $38.2 million, and adjusted SG&A was $128.9 million against $115.6 million. Source
  • Gross margin eased; SG&A ratio fell: GAAP gross margin was 67.3% against 68.3%, and adjusted 68.2% against 68.9%. GAAP SG&A was 39.6% of revenue against 40.8%, adjusted 35.6% against 36.5%. Source

Earnings per share and tax

  • GAAP EPS of $0.40 against prior loss: The prior-year loss reflected a $360.4 million SNIA environmental liability expense. Net income was $22.3 million against a $327.3 million loss. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $0.98: Adjusted net income was $54.6 million against $48.1 million. The adjusted income tax rate was 22.5% against 24.2%. Source
  • Non-GAAP items bridged to adjusted EPS: Financing-related items added $0.24 per share and contingent consideration $0.19. A $0.21 tax adjustment reduced the total to the adjusted figure. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow was $15.2 million: Capital expenditure was $14.3 million. 3T litigation payments of $2.8 million were added back, giving adjusted free cash flow of $3.8 million. Source
  • Debt repayment reduced cash balance: Repayment of long-term debt obligations was $95.9 million. Cash and cash equivalents ended the quarter at $539.7 million, against $635.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • SNIA liability and debt on balance sheet: At March 31, 2026 the balance sheet showed a $389.5 million SNIA environmental liability and $285.2 million of long-term debt obligations. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: GAAP results included legal costs tied to 3T Heater-Cooler defense, a 3T litigation provision and MDR costs, which the company adjusted out of non-GAAP results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management tied the company's execution to the long-term strategy it outlined at the November 2025 Investor Day. 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.