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Teleflex Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 26 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 16 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year GAAP revenue rose 17.2%: Continuing-operations GAAP revenue was $1,992.7 million for 2025. Adjusted revenue was $1,983.7 million, up 16.3%, or 15.4% on an adjusted constant currency basis. Source
  • Fourth-quarter GAAP loss per share: Fourth-quarter GAAP revenue was $569.0 million, up 28.7%. Continuing operations reported a $(0.08) diluted loss per share, against $0.77. Net loss including discontinued operations was $(714.3) million. Source
  • Q4 adjusted gross and operating margins fell: Q4 adjusted gross margin was 62.8%, against 65.8%. Adjusted R&D was 8.3% of revenue, against 6.3%. Adjusted operating margin was 21.5%, against 25.9%. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.93, against $1.91. Source
  • Repurchase authorization and divestiture proceeds: Management cites a current $1 billion share repurchase authorization and an estimated $1.8 billion in after-tax proceeds from the strategic divestitures. Debt paydown is intended from those proceeds. Source
  • Three businesses moved to discontinued operations: Acute Care, Interventional Urology and OEM were classified as discontinued operations in Q4 2025, following agreements to divest them. The company calls these the Strategic Divestitures. Source
  • Restructuring plan targets stranded costs: The right-sizing plan is designed to remove stranded costs and streamline global operations, mainly through workforce reductions and capital asset rationalization. It began in the first quarter of 2026. Source

“Teleflex is in the midst of a transformation that optimizes our portfolio, creates a more focused medical technologies leader and positions our company for meaningful value creation”

Stuart Randle, Teleflex's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
GAAP revenue growth, continuing operations Sourcefull year 202614.40% to 15.40%New
Pro forma adjusted constant currency revenue growth Sourcefull year 20264.50% to 5.50%New
GAAP revenue (dollars) Sourcefull year 2026$2,280 to $2,300 millionNew
Pro forma adjusted revenue growth before currency Sourcefull year 20265.1% to 6.1%New
Foreign exchange effect on GAAP revenue growth Sourcefull year 2026approximately 0.70% positiveNew
GAAP diluted EPS, continuing operations Sourcefull year 2026$2.90 to $3.20New
Adjusted diluted EPS, continuing operations Sourcefull year 2026$6.25 to $6.55New
Stranded costs included in adjusted EPS guidance Sourcefull year 2026$90 millionNew
Annual pre-tax savings from restructuring plan Sourceonce fully implemented; partial realization begins 2026$48 million to $52 millionNew
Expected debt paydown Sourceupon closing of the Strategic Divestitures~$800 millionNew
Intangible amortization excluded from adjusted EPS, net of tax Sourcefull year 2026$2.07 per shareNew
Restructuring and optimization items excluded from adjusted EPS, net of tax Sourcefull year 2026$0.81 per shareNew
Acquisition, integration and divestiture items excluded from adjusted EPS, net of tax Sourcefull year 2026$0.76 per shareNew
Other items in adjusted EPS reconciliation, net of tax Sourcefull year 2026$(0.65) per shareNew
ERP implementation excluded from adjusted EPS, net of tax Sourcefull year 2026$0.33 per shareNew
MDR costs excluded from adjusted EPS, net of tax Sourcefull year 2026$0.03 per shareNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Management introduced financial guidance for full year 2026 in this release. The previous release contained no 2026 guidance. Source
  • New: The Board approved and the company began a multi-year restructuring plan in the first quarter of 2026, tied to the Strategic Divestitures. Source
  • New: Acute Care, Interventional Urology and OEM businesses are presented as discontinued operations for 2025. The previous release described them as announced sales. Source
  • Ended: Products discontinued at the end of 2025 for strategic realignment are excluded from pro forma revenue, at about $14 million of 2025 revenue. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter results

  • Full-year GAAP revenue rose 17.2%: Continuing-operations GAAP revenue was $1,992.7 million for 2025. Adjusted revenue was $1,983.7 million, up 16.3%, or 15.4% on an adjusted constant currency basis. Source
  • Full-year diluted EPS higher on both bases: GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.31, against $1.21 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $6.98, against $6.42. Source
  • Fourth-quarter GAAP loss per share: Fourth-quarter GAAP revenue was $569.0 million, up 28.7%. Continuing operations reported a $(0.08) diluted loss per share, against $0.77. Net loss including discontinued operations was $(714.3) million. Source
  • Constant-currency growth was 4.3% in Q4: Pro forma adjusted constant currency revenue growth was 5.0% in Q3, 4.3% in Q4 and 4.7% for the second half of 2025. Interventional grew about 8% in each period. Source

Product category revenue

  • Vascular constant-currency growth 2.4% in second half: Vascular revenue was $917.7 million for 2025 and $240.2 million in Q4. Pro forma adjusted constant currency growth was 2.4% for the second half and 3.4% in Q4. Source
  • Interventional included acquired business: Interventional revenue was $647.8 million for 2025, including $199.0 million from the acquired Vascular Intervention business. Pro forma adjusted Interventional revenue was $834.5 million. Source
  • Surgical growth negative in Q4: Surgical revenue was $418.2 million for 2025. Pro forma adjusted constant currency growth was 7.5% in Q3 and (0.7)% in Q4, and 3.2% for the second half. Source

“It is energizing to see how focused and committed our team has been to delivering for customers, patients, and shareholders.”

Stuart Randle, Teleflex's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Margins and operating costs

  • Q4 adjusted gross and operating margins fell: Q4 adjusted gross margin was 62.8%, against 65.8%. Adjusted R&D was 8.3% of revenue, against 6.3%. Adjusted operating margin was 21.5%, against 25.9%. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.93, against $1.91. Source
  • Full-year adjusted margins lower: Full-year adjusted gross margin was 63.7%, against 65.7%, and adjusted operating margin was 22.7%, against 25.0%. Adjusted R&D was 7.1% of revenue, against 6.1%. Source
  • Acquisition inventory step-up in 2025 costs: Inventory step-up costs were $69.0 million for 2025, and $26.9 million in Q4. Acquisition and integration costs were $36.7 million. These items are excluded from adjusted results. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow fell to $96.7 million: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $96.7 million for 2025, against $301.9 million. Capital expenditures were $95.2 million, against $90.4 million. Source
  • Acquisition payments and new borrowings: Payments for businesses and intangibles acquired, net of cash acquired, were $831.9 million. New borrowings were $1,140.0 million, and borrowing reductions were $153.0 million. Source
  • Receivables and inventory increased: Net accounts receivable was $345.6 million at year-end, against $226.7 million. Inventories were $404.4 million, against $306.8 million. Source
  • Long-term borrowings rose to $2.54 billion: Long-term borrowings were $2,541.4 million at year-end, against $1,555.9 million. Interest expense was $100.2 million for 2025, against $83.5 million. Cash and cash equivalents were $378.6 million. Source

“With a more streamlined portfolio and clear strategic priorities, we believe we will be well positioned to drive durable performance and long-term value for shareholders.”

Stuart Randle, Teleflex's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Capital and shareholder returns

  • 2025 repurchases and dividends: The company repurchased $300.0 million of common stock in 2025, against $200.0 million, and paid dividends of $60.3 million, against $63.5 million. Source
  • Treasury stock and equity balances: Treasury stock was $649.5 million at year-end, against $350.3 million. Total shareholders' equity was $3,124.8 million, against $4,278.1 million. Source
  • Repurchase authorization and divestiture proceeds: Management cites a current $1 billion share repurchase authorization and an estimated $1.8 billion in after-tax proceeds from the strategic divestitures. Debt paydown is intended from those proceeds. Source

Divestitures, restructuring and reporting basis

  • Three businesses moved to discontinued operations: Acute Care, Interventional Urology and OEM were classified as discontinued operations in Q4 2025, following agreements to divest them. The company calls these the Strategic Divestitures. Source
  • Discontinued revenue of $1.3 billion: GAAP revenue including discontinued operations was $3,297.0 million for 2025. Discontinued operations accounted for $1,304.3 million, leaving $1,992.7 million from continuing operations. Source
  • Discontinued losses and year-end assets: Loss from discontinued operations was $(710.8) million in Q4 and $(964.2) million for 2025. Year-end discontinued assets were $639.6 million current and $464.0 million non-current. Source
  • Restructuring plan targets stranded costs: The right-sizing plan is designed to remove stranded costs and streamline global operations, mainly through workforce reductions and capital asset rationalization. It began in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Italian payback reserve reduced: Italian legislation enacted in August 2025 reduced payments to about 25% of amounts invoiced for 2015 to 2018. The company recognized a $9.0 million favorable adjustment to 2025 continuing revenue. Source
  • Pro forma basis includes acquired business: Pro forma figures add Vascular Intervention revenue for the six months ended June 29, 2025, the period before the company owned the business acquired from BIOTRONIK. Source

Coming up, as management said on 26 February 2026

  • Divestitures expected to close in second half 2026: Management expects the two strategic divestitures to close in the second half of 2026. Source
  • Restructuring actions tied to transition exits: Some restructuring actions are expected to occur when the transition services agreements and other arrangements end. Source
  • Restructuring substantially complete by mid-2028: Management expects the restructuring plan to be substantially completed by mid-2028. Source
  • Restructuring savings begin in 2026: Management expects to realize part of the restructuring savings starting in 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: The ERP implementation requires substantial management and key employee time. The company excluded $19.6 million of pre-tax 2025 ERP costs from adjusted EPS. Source
  • Regulatory: The EU Medical Device Regulation requires re-registration of previously approved devices. The related spending is excluded from adjusted EPS, with $4.3 million of pre-tax MDR costs in 2025. Source
  • Financial: Impairment charges totaled $108.1 million pre-tax in 2025, or $1.86 per share, and are excluded from adjusted EPS. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management remains committed to using most of the net proceeds from the transactions for share repurchases, while also reducing debt. Source
  • Not stated: Management expects the transition and manufacturing services agreements to fully offset the $90 million of stranded costs on an annualized basis. Source
  • Not stated: Management states that it is already taking action to reduce expenses as the transition and manufacturing agreements roll off. 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.