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Teleflex Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 4 lowered, 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue up 28.9%, 4.7% underlying: Second-quarter revenue from continuing operations was $570.3 million, up 28.9% reported. Pro forma adjusted constant currency growth, which includes prior-year acquired revenue, was 4.7%. Source
  • GAAP EPS fell, adjusted EPS rose: GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.96, down from $1.54. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.76, up from $1.73, after $0.80 of per-share adjustments in the quarter. Source
  • Interventional down 1.0% underlying: Interventional revenue was $211.9 million, up 86.1% reported with the Vascular Intervention business added. Pro forma adjusted constant currency revenue fell 1.0%, after 3.0% growth in the first quarter. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin 19.6%: Adjusted gross margin was 61.7%, against 64.5% a year earlier. Adjusted operating margin was 19.6%, against 24.8%. Adjusted tax rate was 9.9%, against 14.1%. Source
  • OEM business sold for $1.5 billion: The OEM business was sold to Montagu and Kohlberg for $1.5 billion in cash. The company estimates after-tax proceeds of about $1.25 billion. Source
  • Repurchased $250 million of stock: In the quarter the company bought 1.9 million shares for $250 million, at an average price of $130.85. $750 million remained under the $1 billion authorization at June 30. Source
  • Biotronik integration running late: Integration of the Biotronik Vascular Intervention business is taking longer than expected. Management attributes the delay to integration timelines rather than the product portfolio, with mitigation actions underway. Source

“Importantly, the delay is attributable to elongated integration timelines and not the underlying product portfolio, which remains competitively well positioned.”

Jason Weidman, Teleflex's President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue growth, GAAP Sourcefull year 2026, continuing operations13.40% to 14.40%Lowered from 14.40% to 15.40%
Revenue growth, pro forma adjusted constant currency Sourcefull year 2026, continuing operations3.50% to 4.50%Lowered from 4.50% to 5.50%
Revenue, GAAP Sourcefull year 2026$2,260 million to $2,280 millionLowered from $2,280 million to $2,300 million
Diluted EPS, GAAP, continuing operations Sourcefull year 2026$2.54 to $2.84Lowered from $2.90 to $3.20
Diluted EPS, adjusted, continuing operations Sourcefull year 2026$6.90 to $7.20Raised from $6.25 to $6.55
Adjusted operating margin Sourcefull year 2026, including transition servicesapproximately 19%
Foreign exchange effect on GAAP revenue growth Sourcefull year 2026approximately 0.70% positive impactKept
Capital allocation assumptions in EPS guidance Sourcefull year 2026$250 million of second-quarter share repurchases; payoff of about $700 million Term Loan A-2New
Items excluded from adjusted EPS guidance Sourcefull year 2026IEEPA tariff refunds; transition and manufacturing services benefits; the $250 million accelerated repurchase and future repurchases

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year GAAP revenue growth guidance was cut to 13.40% to 14.40%, from 14.40% to 15.40%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year pro forma adjusted constant currency revenue growth guidance was cut to 3.50% to 4.50%, from 4.50% to 5.50%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations guidance was cut to $2.54 to $2.84, from $2.90 to $3.20. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations guidance was raised to $6.90 to $7.20, from $6.25 to $6.55. Source
  • Ended: The OEM business was sold to Montagu and Kohlberg, completing the OEM divestiture in the second quarter. Source
  • New: An accelerated share repurchase of $250 million was announced, to start August 7, 2026, under the $1 billion program. Source
  • New: EZPLAZ Freeze Dried Plasma received FDA biologics license approval in late July 2026. Source
  • New: A new credit agreement refinanced the prior facilities, and $500 million of 5.875% senior notes due 2032 were sold to redeem the 2027 notes. Source
  • New: The U.S. BIOMAG-III pivotal trial of Freesolve started, with first patient procedures in June 2026. Source
  • New: Jason Weidman was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026, succeeding Stuart Randle as interim CEO.

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue up 28.9%, 4.7% underlying: Second-quarter revenue from continuing operations was $570.3 million, up 28.9% reported. Pro forma adjusted constant currency growth, which includes prior-year acquired revenue, was 4.7%. Source
  • GAAP EPS fell, adjusted EPS rose: GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.96, down from $1.54. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.76, up from $1.73, after $0.80 of per-share adjustments in the quarter. Source
  • Six-month revenue up 30.6%: For the six months, net revenues were $1,118.6 million, up 30.6% reported and 4.9% pro forma adjusted constant currency. Source
  • Net income includes discontinued operations: Quarterly net income was $99.7 million, against $122.6 million a year earlier. Discontinued operations contributed $57.9 million, and income from continuing operations was $41.8 million. Source

Segments and product categories

  • Interventional down 1.0% underlying: Interventional revenue was $211.9 million, up 86.1% reported with the Vascular Intervention business added. Pro forma adjusted constant currency revenue fell 1.0%, after 3.0% growth in the first quarter. Source
  • Vascular grew 8.0% in constant currency: Vascular revenue was $246.3 million, up 9.0% reported and 8.0% pro forma adjusted constant currency. Management named Vascular and Surgical as the businesses behind the quarter. Source
  • Surgical grew 9.2% in constant currency: Surgical revenue was $112.1 million, up 9.1% reported and 9.2% pro forma adjusted constant currency, against 9.9% in the first quarter. Source
  • Six-month Vascular growth 6.4%: For the six months, Vascular revenue was $483.2 million, up 8.6% reported and 6.4% pro forma adjusted constant currency. Source

“Looking ahead, I am focused on completing a thorough assessment of the business and sharpening our strategic and operating plan to maximize shareholder value.”

Jason Weidman, Teleflex's President and Chief Executive Officer

Products and innovation pipeline

  • EZPLAZ received FDA approval: The FDA approved EZPLAZ Freeze Dried Plasma under a BLA in late July. It expands the Vascular emergency medicine portfolio for adults with bleeding-related conditions needing plasma coagulation factors. Source
  • Freesolve four-year data presented: Four-year BIOMAG-I follow-up data for the Freesolve resorbable magnesium scaffold were presented, showing sustained long-term performance and a favorable long-term safety profile. Source
  • BIOMAG-III pivotal trial began: The U.S. BIOMAG-III pivotal trial started, with first patient procedures completed in June at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Source

Costs and special items

  • Restructuring charges fell sharply: Restructuring, separation and impairment charges were $0.2 million in the quarter, against $10.7 million a year earlier. Restructuring-related charges were $10.6 million. Source
  • Acquisition and integration costs recorded: Acquisition and integration costs were $8.9 million in the quarter, mainly tied to the Vascular Intervention business. Six-month inventory step-up costs were $8.0 million. Source
  • Litigation gain offset by fees: Other items included a $25.0 million litigation settlement benefit, partly offset by $3.6 million of activist campaign fees, a $1.2 million debt extinguishment loss and $1.0 million of refinancing charges. Source
  • Interest expense higher year on year: Interest expense was $28.0 million in the quarter, up from $21.7 million, and $53.7 million for the six months, up from $40.2 million. Source

“I’m encouraged by the progress our team is making across the organization.”

Jason Weidman, Teleflex's President and Chief Executive Officer

Margins and adjusted earnings

  • Adjusted operating margin 19.6%: Adjusted gross margin was 61.7%, against 64.5% a year earlier. Adjusted operating margin was 19.6%, against 24.8%. Adjusted tax rate was 9.9%, against 14.1%. Source
  • GAAP margins below adjusted: GAAP gross margin was 58.2% and GAAP operating margin 12.8%, with SG&A at 37.4% of revenue. The GAAP effective tax rate was 7.5%. Source
  • Six-month adjusted margin 18.8%: For the six months, adjusted operating margin was 18.8%, against 24.0%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.14, against $3.17. Source

Capital, debt and cash

  • OEM business sold for $1.5 billion: The OEM business was sold to Montagu and Kohlberg for $1.5 billion in cash. The company estimates after-tax proceeds of about $1.25 billion. Source
  • Repurchased $250 million of stock: In the quarter the company bought 1.9 million shares for $250 million, at an average price of $130.85. $750 million remained under the $1 billion authorization at June 30. Source
  • Term Loan A-2 repaid; new notes issued: The company paid off its $700 million Term Loan A-2. A new credit agreement set a $1 billion revolver and a $500 million term A-1 loan, both maturing 2031. Source
  • Cash and inventory declined: Cash and restricted cash equivalents were $316.9 million, down from $402.7 million at year-end. Inventories fell to $351.9 million from $404.4 million, while net receivables rose to $364.6 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Six-month operating cash flow from continuing operations was $138.6 million, against negative $9.3 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures were $32.8 million, against $51.9 million. Source

Strategy and leadership

  • CEO transition completed in June: Jason Weidman became President and CEO effective June 8, 2026. At the first-quarter release, Stuart Randle was serving as interim President and CEO.
  • Biotronik integration running late: Integration of the Biotronik Vascular Intervention business is taking longer than expected. Management attributes the delay to integration timelines rather than the product portfolio, with mitigation actions underway. Source
  • Assessment of business and plan: Weidman said he is completing a thorough assessment of the business and sharpening the strategic and operating plan, with priorities in operational rigor, innovation platforms and disciplined capital deployment. Source
  • Targets a 2027 financial profile: Management expects these efforts to position the company for a financial profile in 2027 and beyond that is meaningfully improved. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • $250 million accelerated repurchase from August 7: The company intends to start a $250 million accelerated share repurchase under the $1 billion program, effective August 7, 2026. Source
  • Freesolve BIOMAG-II readout in late 2027: The randomized BIOMAG-II trial completed enrollment ahead of schedule and is positioned for a data readout in late 2027. Source
  • Further repurchases excluded from guidance: Adjusted EPS guidance excludes further repurchases under the $1 billion program, which the company expects to fund primarily from Strategic Divestiture proceeds. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Biotronik Vascular Intervention integration is taking longer than planned, and revenue guidance was reduced as a result. Management cites integration timelines as the driver. Source
  • Operational: The ERP implementation is described as a significant undertaking requiring substantial management time. Its costs are excluded from adjusted results, at $0.7 million in the quarter. Source
  • Regulatory: Under the EU Medical Device Regulation, previously registered devices must be re-registered. Management excludes these registration costs from adjusted results, at $0.3 million in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: In the first-quarter release, management expected both divestitures to close in the second half of 2026. The OEM sale was completed in the second quarter.
  • Not stated: In April, management said it would start opportunistic open-market repurchases in the second quarter. The company repurchased $250 million of stock in the quarter.
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release expected debt paydown of about $800 million, funded mainly by divestiture closings. The second-quarter release reports repayment of $700 million Term Loan A-2.
  • Delayed: Management said integration of the Biotronik Vascular Intervention business is taking longer than expected, and revenue guidance was updated accordingly. Source
  • Ahead: Management said enrollment in the BIOMAG-II trial was completed ahead of schedule. Source

Other quarters

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