Procept BioRobotics Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 5 lowered, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Revenue rose 19% to $94.5 million: Total revenue was $94.5 million, up 19% from $79.2 million a year earlier, with growth from U.S. handpiece and system revenue and international revenue. Source
- Net loss widened to $26.9 million: Net loss was $26.9 million, against $19.6 million a year earlier. Loss per share was $0.47, against $0.35. Source
- U.S. revenue rose 20%: U.S. revenue was $83.4 million, up 20% from the prior year period. Source
- Record HYDROS placements, 65 delivered: Management said the company achieved record HYDROS placements. It delivered 65 U.S. HYDROS systems, 14 of them replacements. Source
- HYDROS procedures per account higher: Management said procedures per HYDROS account in the quarter were significantly higher than per legacy Aquabeam system. Source
- Gross margin reached 66%: Gross margin was 66%, against 65% in the prior year period and 65% in the first quarter of 2026. Source
- U.S. procedures rose about 21%: U.S. procedures were over 13,100 in the quarter, up about 21% from the prior year period. Source
- Cash about $231 million at June 30: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were about $231 million at June 30, 2026, down from $249 million at March 31, 2026. Source
“This was an important quarter for PROCEPT as we continued to strengthen the foundation of our business for long-term growth”
Larry Wood, Chief Executive Officer
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Source | Full year 2026 | $390 million to $410 million | Kept |
| U.S. procedures Source | Full year 2026 | 54,000-56,000 procedures; growth of 25% to 29% | Lowered from Growth of 39% to 48% |
| Gross margin Source | Full year 2026 | approximately 65% | Kept |
| Adjusted EBITDA loss Source | Full year 2026 | $35 million to $30 million | Lowered from $30 million to $17 million |
| Net loss (reconciliation table, in thousands) Source | Full year 2026 | (96,000) to (91,000) | Lowered from (91,500) to (78,500) |
| Depreciation and amortization (reconciliation table, in thousands) Source | Full year 2026 | 7,800 | Raised from 7,500 |
| Stock-based compensation (reconciliation table, in thousands) Source | Full year 2026 | 58,000 | Lowered from 59,000 |
| Interest (income) and interest expense, net (reconciliation table, in thousands) Source | Full year 2026 | (4,800) | Lowered from (5,000) |
What changed from last quarter
- Guidance lowered: U.S. procedure growth range was cut to 25% to 29% from 39% to 48%, and a volume range of 54,000 to 56,000 was added. Source
- Guidance lowered: The adjusted EBITDA loss range widened to $35 million to $30 million from $30 million to $17 million. Source
- Guidance kept: Full-year revenue and gross margin guidance were reiterated. Source
- New: The American Urological Association updated guidelines strengthened the recommendation for Aquablation therapy. Source
- New: Management said the commercial realignment was completed in the quarter. Source
- New: Management said it executed a more robust replacement strategy in the quarter. Source
Results and growth drivers
- Revenue rose 19% to $94.5 million: Total revenue was $94.5 million, up 19% from $79.2 million a year earlier, with growth from U.S. handpiece and system revenue and international revenue. Source
- Six-month revenue rose to $177.6 million: Six-month revenue was $177.6 million, against $148.3 million in the first half of 2025. Source
- Net loss widened to $26.9 million: Net loss was $26.9 million, against $19.6 million a year earlier. Loss per share was $0.47, against $0.35. Source
- Adjusted EBITDA loss was $11.3 million: Adjusted EBITDA loss was $11.3 million, against $8.0 million a year earlier. Stock-based compensation was $14.5 million in the quarter. Source
Segments and regions
- U.S. revenue rose 20%: U.S. revenue was $83.4 million, up 20% from the prior year period. Source
- U.S. system revenue rose 32%: U.S. system sales and rentals were $29.1 million, up 32% from $22.1 million a year earlier. Source
- Handpiece and consumable revenue rose 12%: U.S. handpiece and consumable revenue was $48.4 million, up 12% from $43.1 million a year earlier. Source
- International revenue rose 15%: International revenue was $11.1 million, up 15% from $9.6 million, including $3.4 million of system sales outside the U.S. Source
- U.S. service revenue rose to $6.0 million: U.S. service revenue was $6.0 million, against $4.4 million a year earlier. Source
“We delivered 19% revenue growth, achieved record HYDROS placements, demonstrated continued pricing discipline”
Larry Wood, Chief Executive Officer
Products and customers
- Record HYDROS placements, 65 delivered: Management said the company achieved record HYDROS placements. It delivered 65 U.S. HYDROS systems, 14 of them replacements. Source
- Installed base reached 816 systems: The U.S. install base was 816 systems at June 30, 2026, up from 765 at March 31, 2026. Source
- HYDROS procedures per account higher: Management said procedures per HYDROS account in the quarter were significantly higher than per legacy Aquabeam system. Source
- Handpieces used on nearly all procedures: Handpieces sold were about 98% of U.S. procedures, up from about 95% in the first quarter. Source
Pricing and average selling prices
- Handpiece price rose 11%: Handpiece average selling price was about $3,550, up 11% on the second quarter of 2025 and up from about $3,500 in the first quarter. Source
- New HYDROS system price about $495,000: The U.S. average selling price for new HYDROS systems was about $495,000, compared with about $485,000 in the first quarter. Source
“HYDROS accounts continue to perform well- procedures in the second quarter of 2026 were significantly higher per HYDROS account as compared to our legacy Aquabeam systems.”
Larry Wood, Chief Executive Officer
Costs, margins and operating expenses
- Gross margin reached 66%: Gross margin was 66%, against 65% in the prior year period and 65% in the first quarter of 2026. Source
- Tariff refund and pricing lifted margin: Management attributed the margin increase primarily to U.S. system and consumable pricing and a $2.9 million tariff refund. Source
- Operating expenses rose to $89.8 million: Operating expenses were $89.8 million, against $73.9 million, reflecting commercial organization investment, BPH platform innovation and WATER IV trial costs. Source
- Selling and R&D costs both increased: Selling, general and administrative expense was $69.7 million, against $56.3 million. Research and development was $20.1 million, against $17.6 million. Source
Demand and procedure volume
- U.S. procedures rose about 21%: U.S. procedures were over 13,100 in the quarter, up about 21% from the prior year period. Source
- Quarterly procedures trend higher: Quarterly U.S. procedures in thousands were 10.8 in the second quarter of 2025, 12.2 in the first quarter of 2026 and 13.1 in this quarter. Source
- 51 systems placed in quarter: The install base table shows 51 systems placed in the quarter, against 48 in the second quarter of 2025. Source
Cash, balance sheet and capital
- Cash about $231 million at June 30: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were about $231 million at June 30, 2026, down from $249 million at March 31, 2026. Source
- Receivables and inventory increased: Accounts receivable rose to $107.6 million from $83.5 million at December 31, 2025. Inventory rose to $77.1 million from $70.7 million. Source
- Long-term debt little changed: Long-term debt was $51.7 million at June 30, 2026, against $51.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source
- Stockholders' equity fell to $340.1 million: Total stockholders' equity was $340.1 million, against $365.9 million at December 31, 2025, as the accumulated deficit grew to $700.1 million. Source
Strategy and clinical milestones
- WATER IV enrollment completed: Management said it completed enrollment in the WATER IV prostate cancer study, and follow-up is advancing. Source
- AUA guidelines strengthen Aquablation recommendation: Management reported a strengthened recommendation for Aquablation therapy in the updated American Urological Association guidelines. Source
- Innovation across BPH platform continues: The company continues to combine AI, robotics and real-time imaging for personalized, precise and durable treatment of BPH. Source
- Second-half focus on execution: Management said it enters the second half of 2026 focused on execution. Source
Commercial realignment and leadership
- Commercial realignment completed: Management said the commercial realignment is complete and positions the company to execute more effectively. Source
- Replacement strategy made more robust: Management said it executed a more robust replacement strategy. Of the 65 U.S. systems delivered, 14 were replacements. Source
- Pricing discipline continued: Management cited continued pricing discipline in its summary of the quarter. Source
Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026
- Second-half focus on execution: Management said it enters the second half of 2026 focused on execution. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| U.S. procedures Source | over 13,100 in the quarter |
| U.S. HYDROS systems delivered Source | 65, including 14 replacements |
| U.S. install base, end of quarter Source | 816 systems |
| Handpieces as % of U.S. procedures Source | approximately 98% |
Earlier plans management reported on
- Not stated: Revenue guidance was reiterated. The release did not describe progress against it. Source
- Not stated: Gross margin guidance was reiterated. The release did not describe progress against it. Source
- Met: Management said the commercial realignment was completed in the quarter. 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.