Raised Organic Revenue Guidance
Organic revenue guidance for FY2026 was raised to 5.0%–6.5% (from prior 4.5%–6.0%), with FX now expected to be a ~40–50 bps tailwind; reported 2026 revenue guidance increased at the low end to $1.35B–$1.375B and Q2 revenue is expected to be $336M–$340M.
Platform Momentum — Orthopedics and BioBrace
Orthopedics grew 4.5% worldwide in Q1 (U.S. +5.5%, international +3.9%); BioBrace showing strong adoption with >30 published studies and a 268‑patient RCT on track to complete enrollment in 2026 (publication expected 2027); orthopedics delivered its third consecutive quarter of at least mid‑single‑digit growth.
AirSeal Traction and Large TAM
AirSeal installed base exceeded 10,000 systems; continued Q1 growth with U.S. laparoscopic penetration only ~6%–7% of ~3 million annual procedures (indicating a large runway); management expects AirSeal to deliver high single‑digit to low double‑digit growth over the long term.
Buffalo Filter Growth Drivers and Regulatory Tailwind
Direct smoke evacuation grew in Q1 and remains a strategic focus; 20 U.S. states have smoke‑free OR laws covering ~51% of the population, providing legislative tailwinds; PlumeSafe X5 continues to gain traction in outpatient/ASC settings.
Improved Gross Margin
Adjusted gross margin in Q1 was 57.4%, improving 100 basis points year‑over‑year driven by favorable product mix and FX, and management reiterated a full‑year gross margin improvement target of 50–100 bps.
Capital Allocation Discipline — Buybacks and M&A Focus
Q1 share repurchases totaled ~858,000 shares for $37.4M; company re‑iterated priorities of organic investment, disciplined acquisitions aligned to platforms, and returning capital to shareholders while strengthening the balance sheet.
Strategic Portfolio Simplification and Supply Chain Progress
Completed divestitures of remaining GI product lines to sharpen focus on higher‑growth, higher‑margin platforms (GI revenue now expected $14.5M–$17.5M in 2026); supply chain performance improved with intentionally higher inventory to support service levels and allowed sales teams to go on offense.