Procept BioRobotics Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 lowered, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Revenue rose 18% to $98.3 million: Management said the increase was driven by U.S. handpiece and system revenue and by international revenue. The prior year period revenue was $83.3 million. Source
- 62 U.S. HYDROS systems delivered: Of the 62 systems delivered, 20 were replacements, up from 14 in the second quarter. U.S. average selling price for new HYDROS systems was about $495,000. Source
- U.S. procedures grew about 22%: U.S. procedures were over 13,400 in the quarter, up about 22% from the prior year period. The install base table shows 13.4 thousand procedures. Source
- Handpieces sold per procedure rose: U.S. handpieces sold were about 106% of U.S. procedures, up from about 98% in the second quarter. Source
- Gross margin 66%, up from 65%: Gross margin was 66%, compared with 65% in the prior year period. Gross profit was $65.1 million. Source
- Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $9.8 million: Adjusted EBITDA loss was $9.8 million, compared with $7.4 million in the prior year period. Source
- WATER IV data timing first half 2027: The CEO said the company remains excited to present WATER IV data, a randomized trial comparing Aquablation to radical prostatectomy, on track for the first half of 2027. Source
“As we enter the fourth quarter, we remain focused on executing against our full-year revenue guidance and profitability plan”
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. procedure volume Source | full year 2026 | 54,000-56,000 | Kept |
| Gross margin Source | full year 2026 | approximately 65% | Kept |
| Adjusted EBITDA loss Source | full year 2026 | $35 million to $30 million | Kept |
| Net loss (guidance reconciliation) Source | full year 2026 | $(97,800) to $(92,800) in thousands | Lowered from $(96,000) to $(91,000) in thousands |
| Depreciation and amortization (guidance reconciliation) Source | full year 2026 | 8,800 (in thousands) | Raised from 7,800 (in thousands) |
| Stock-based compensation (guidance reconciliation) Source | full year 2026 | 58,200 (in thousands) | Raised from 58,000 (in thousands) |
| Interest (income) and interest expense, net (guidance reconciliation) Source | full year 2026 | (4,200) (in thousands) | Lowered from (4,800) (in thousands) |
What changed from last quarter
- Guidance kept: Revenue, U.S. procedure volume, gross margin and adjusted EBITDA loss guidance were reiterated with no change to the stated ranges. Source
- Guidance lowered: Implied full-year net loss in the guidance reconciliation widened, with depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and net interest estimates also changed. Source
Results and growth drivers
- Revenue rose 18% to $98.3 million: Management said the increase was driven by U.S. handpiece and system revenue and by international revenue. The prior year period revenue was $83.3 million. Source
- Net loss widened to $26.5 million: Net loss was $26.5 million, or $0.46 per share basic and diluted, against $21.4 million, or $0.38 per share, a year earlier. Source
U.S. and international revenue
- U.S. revenue up 16%: U.S. revenue was $85.8 million, up 16%. Handpiece and consumable revenue was $53.9 million, up 21%, and service revenue rose to $7.3 million from $4.8 million. Source
- U.S. system revenue flat year over year: U.S. system revenue was $24.7 million, flat against the prior year period, while the company delivered 62 U.S. HYDROS systems in the quarter. Source
- International revenue up 32%: International revenue was $12.5 million, up 32% from $9.4 million a year earlier. International system sales were $4.5 million. Source
“We delivered approximately 18% revenue growth and 22% U.S. procedure growth while accelerating our replacement cycle to transition AquaBeam systems to HYDROS.”
Larry Wood, Chief Executive Officer
HYDROS placements and replacements
- 62 U.S. HYDROS systems delivered: Of the 62 systems delivered, 20 were replacements, up from 14 in the second quarter. U.S. average selling price for new HYDROS systems was about $495,000. Source
- AquaBeam replacement cycle accelerated: The CEO said the company is accelerating its replacement cycle to transition AquaBeam systems to HYDROS. Source
- U.S. install base reached 858 systems: The ending U.S. install base was 858 systems, up from 816 at June 30. The table shows 42 systems placed in the quarter. Source
Procedures and handpiece utilization
- U.S. procedures grew about 22%: U.S. procedures were over 13,400 in the quarter, up about 22% from the prior year period. The install base table shows 13.4 thousand procedures. Source
- Handpieces sold per procedure rose: U.S. handpieces sold were about 106% of U.S. procedures, up from about 98% in the second quarter. Source
- Handpiece price up 12%: Handpiece average selling price was about $3,570, up 12% from the third quarter of 2025 and up from about $3,550 in the second quarter. Source
“we remain excited to present data from WATER IV, our randomized trial comparing Aquablation to radical prostatectomy in prostate cancer, on track for the first half of 2027”
Larry Wood, Chief Executive Officer
Gross margin and pricing
- Gross margin 66%, up from 65%: Gross margin was 66%, compared with 65% in the prior year period. Gross profit was $65.1 million. Source
- Prior quarter margin included tariff refund: The second-quarter release said that margin increase was driven by U.S. system and consumable pricing and a $2.9 million tariff refund.
Operating expenses and losses
- Operating expenses rose to $92.5 million: Operating expenses were $92.5 million against $77.2 million a year earlier. Selling, general and administrative expense was $72.5 million and research and development was $20.0 million. Source
- Spending tied to people and programs: The company attributed the higher operating expenses to continued investment in people, product development, clinical studies and sales and marketing programs. Source
- Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $9.8 million: Adjusted EBITDA loss was $9.8 million, compared with $7.4 million in the prior year period. Source
Cash, balance sheet and capital
- Cash balance about $221.4 million: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were about $221.4 million at September 30, 2026, compared with about $231 million at June 30. Source
- Receivables and inventory higher: Accounts receivable rose to $105.0 million and inventory to $81.4 million, from $83.5 million and $70.7 million at December 31, 2025. Source
- Stockholders' equity declined to $328.9 million: Total stockholders' equity was $328.9 million, from $365.9 million at December 31, 2025, as the accumulated deficit grew to $726.6 million. Source
WATER IV and clinical program
- WATER IV data timing first half 2027: The CEO said the company remains excited to present WATER IV data, a randomized trial comparing Aquablation to radical prostatectomy, on track for the first half of 2027. Source
- Enrollment and AUA guideline cited earlier: The second-quarter release cited completed WATER IV enrollment and a strengthened AUA guideline recommendation for Aquablation therapy.
- Trial costs in operating expenses: The second-quarter release said operating expenses included costs for completing WATER IV enrollment and advancing follow-up.
Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026
- WATER IV data in first half 2027: The company expects to present WATER IV data, comparing Aquablation with radical prostatectomy, in the first half of 2027. Source
- Fourth-quarter focus on execution: Management said it remains focused on executing against full-year revenue guidance and profitability plan as the company enters the fourth quarter. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| U.S. procedures Source | over 13,400 in the third quarter of 2026 |
| U.S. HYDROS systems delivered Source | 62, including 20 replacement systems |
| U.S. average selling price, new HYDROS systems Source | approximately $495,000 |
| U.S. handpieces sold as percent of U.S. procedures Source | approximately 106% |
| Handpiece average selling price Source | approximately $3,570 |
| U.S. install base, ending Source | 858 systems |
Earlier plans management reported on
- On track: Management said the WATER IV data presentation is on track for the first half of 2027. Source
- Not stated: Revenue, U.S. procedure, gross margin and adjusted EBITDA loss guidance were reiterated; management did not give a separate status. 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.