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Medtronic plc: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 17 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 6.0% organically: Revenue was $9.017 billion, up 8.7% as reported and 6.0% on an organic basis. Organic growth excludes $242 million of favorable currency impact on the remaining segments and $32 million of other revenue. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS of $1.36: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.36 and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.89. Non-GAAP net income was $1.750 billion and GAAP net income attributable to Medtronic was $1.143 billion. Source
  • Cardiac Ablation Solutions up 80%: Pulsed field ablation drove the increase, with U.S. Cardiac Ablation Solutions revenue up 137%. The company attributes the growth to its PFA portfolio. Source
  • Cardiovascular Portfolio up 10.6% organic: Cardiovascular Portfolio revenue was $3.457 billion, up 13.8% as reported. The segment's growth was led by Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure. Source
  • Hugo cleared by FDA: The U.S. FDA cleared Hugo robotic-assisted surgery in the quarter. First cases were completed in February 2026, the month of the release. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin 24.1%: Non-GAAP operating profit was $2.177 billion, a 24.1% margin. GAAP operating profit was $1.464 billion, a 16.2% margin. Source
  • Free cash flow $3.341 billion nine months: Nine-month free cash flow was $3.341 billion, up from $3.116 billion. It equals operating cash flow of $4.757 billion less $1.416 billion of property, plant and equipment additions. Source
  • Two M&A transactions in quarter: The two transactions were CathWorks, in Coronary and Renal Denervation, and Anteris, in Structural Heart. Source

“Our innovation pipeline and portfolio breadth give us confidence in our ability to sustain long-term growth.”

Geoff Martha, Medtronic chairman and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
FY26 organic revenue growth SourceFY26approximately 5.5%Kept
FY26 diluted non-GAAP EPS SourceFY26$5.62 to $5.66Kept
Potential tariff impact within EPS guidance SourceFY26approximately $185 millionKept
FY26 non-GAAP EPS growth excluding tariffs SourceFY26approximately 4.5%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: FY26 organic revenue growth and diluted non-GAAP EPS guidance were reiterated rather than raised, compared with the prior quarter. Source
  • New: The company reported U.S. FDA clearance for Hugo robotic-assisted surgery in the quarter, with first cases completed in the month of the release. Source
  • New: The company reported U.S. FDA clearance for the Stealth AXiS Surgical System for spinal procedures. Source
  • New: The company reported CE Mark for Sphere-360 and the start of a U.S. pivotal trial. Source
  • New: The company reported two transactions in the quarter: CathWorks, in Coronary and Renal Denervation, and Anteris, in Structural Heart. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 6.0% organically: Revenue was $9.017 billion, up 8.7% as reported and 6.0% on an organic basis. Organic growth excludes $242 million of favorable currency impact on the remaining segments and $32 million of other revenue. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS of $1.36: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.36 and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.89. Non-GAAP net income was $1.750 billion and GAAP net income attributable to Medtronic was $1.143 billion. Source
  • Cardiac Ablation Solutions up 80%: Pulsed field ablation drove the increase, with U.S. Cardiac Ablation Solutions revenue up 137%. The company attributes the growth to its PFA portfolio. Source
  • Enterprise growth highest in 10 quarters: The release headline describes enterprise revenue growth as the highest in 10 quarters. Management presented the quarter as accelerated growth alongside continued R&D investment. Source

Segments and regions

  • Cardiovascular Portfolio up 10.6% organic: Cardiovascular Portfolio revenue was $3.457 billion, up 13.8% as reported. The segment's growth was led by Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure. Source
  • Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure led: Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure revenue was $1.856 billion, up 20.1% as reported and 17.0% organic. Structural Heart & Aortic and Coronary & Peripheral Vascular grew in the low- and mid-single digits. Source
  • Neuroscience grew 2.5% organically: Neuroscience Portfolio revenue was $2.558 billion, up 4.1% as reported. Neuromodulation and Cranial & Spinal Technologies each rose mid-single digits organically, and Specialty Therapies was flat. Source
  • Medical Surgical grew 2.7% organically: Medical Surgical revenue was $2.173 billion, up 4.9% as reported. Acute Care & Monitoring rose high-single digits organically, and Surgical & Endoscopy rose low-single digits. Source
  • International revenue up 6.1% organic: International revenue was $4.524 billion, up 11.6% as reported and 6.1% organic. U.S. revenue was $4.493 billion, up 6.0%. Source

“This quarter, we again delivered accelerated growth while investing decisively in our future,”

Thierry Piéton, Medtronic chief financial officer

Products and pipeline

  • Hugo cleared by FDA: The U.S. FDA cleared Hugo robotic-assisted surgery in the quarter. First cases were completed in February 2026, the month of the release. Source
  • Stealth AXiS cleared for spine: The U.S. FDA cleared the Stealth AXiS Surgical System for spinal procedures in the quarter. Source
  • Sphere-360 CE Mark and U.S. trial: Sphere-360 received CE Mark, and the company initiated a U.S. pivotal trial in the quarter. Source
  • Diabetes up 8.3% organically: Diabetes revenue was $796 million, up 14.8% as reported and 8.3% organic, led by double-digit growth in International markets. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Non-GAAP operating margin 24.1%: Non-GAAP operating profit was $2.177 billion, a 24.1% margin. GAAP operating profit was $1.464 billion, a 16.2% margin. Source
  • Non-GAAP gross margin 64.9%: Non-GAAP gross margin was 64.9%, against a GAAP gross margin of 63.8%. Non-GAAP cost of products sold was $3.166 billion. Source
  • Non-GAAP SG&A at 32.3% of sales: Non-GAAP SG&A was $2.914 billion, or 32.3% of net sales, after excluding $35 million of acquisition and divestiture-related items. Source
  • Restructuring and litigation charges rose: GAAP restructuring charges were $77 million, against $43 million a year earlier. Certain litigation charges were $62 million, against $22 million. Source

“Bottom line, we are executing on our roadmap and positioning the business for sustainable growth.”

Thierry Piéton, Medtronic chief financial officer

Cash flow and capital returns

  • Free cash flow $3.341 billion nine months: Nine-month free cash flow was $3.341 billion, up from $3.116 billion. It equals operating cash flow of $4.757 billion less $1.416 billion of property, plant and equipment additions. Source
  • Share repurchases lower than prior year: Repurchases of ordinary shares were $600 million for the nine months, against $2.961 billion a year earlier. Dividends to shareholders were $2.731 billion. Source
  • Debt repaid and new debt issued: The company paid $2.930 billion on long-term debt and issued $1.747 billion of long-term debt in the nine months. Net change in current debt obligations was $173 million. Source
  • Capital expenditure similar year on year: Additions to property, plant and equipment were $1.416 billion for the nine months, against $1.400 billion a year earlier. Source

Strategy, deals and workforce

  • Two M&A transactions in quarter: The two transactions were CathWorks, in Coronary and Renal Denervation, and Anteris, in Structural Heart. Source
  • Diabetes separation pending: Exit-of-business charges in the reconciliation schedules relate primarily to the impending separation of the Diabetes business. Source
  • Investing in new markets: The CEO said the company is unlocking new markets and investing in high-growth areas, which he said is accelerating performance across the company. Source
  • Global workforce and reach: The company describes a global team of 95,000+ people across more than 150 countries, with technologies that treat 70 health conditions. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Cardiac Ablation Solutions revenue growth Source80% (137% in the U.S.)

Risks management discussed

  • External: Guidance includes a potential tariff impact of approximately $185 million, unchanged from the prior guidance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reiterated the FY26 organic growth and non-GAAP EPS guidance from the prior release. Source
  • Ahead: Q3 revenue was reported 50 basis points ahead of the Q3 guidance. 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.