Strong Top-Line Performance
Revenue of $9.0 billion, up 8.7% reported and 6% organic year-over-year; 50 basis points acceleration from the prior quarter and 50 basis points above guidance.
Cardiovascular Portfolio Strength
Cardiovascular revenue grew 11% year-over-year (13% in the U.S.). CAS (pulmonary vein ablation related) grew 80% year-over-year, with PFA accounting for 80% of CAS revenue.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Momentum
CRM represented 15% of total revenue and grew 5% driven by continued double-digit Micra growth, mid-teens growth in the 3830 CSP lead, and over 70% growth in Aurora EV ICD.
Diabetes (MiniMed) Outperformance and Separation Progress
MiniMed delivered 15% reported and over 8% organic growth, led by double-digit international growth and U.S. acceleration from recent Simplera Sync and Instinct launches. Multiple FDA clearances expanded 780G indications; 780G now available through pharmacy to cover majority of commercially insured U.S. lives. Planned separation (IPO + split) remains on track for completion by end of calendar 2026.
Simplicity (Renal Denervation) Early Demand Signals
Direct-to-consumer Go Beyond campaign produced a ~50x increase in website visits versus the prior quarter (cited increase from ~50,000 to ~2.5 million visits between earlier quarter and Q3), >200 new accounts opened, ~150 physicians on Physician Finder and ~100 million covered lives for Ardian—strong leading indicators of market build.
Altaviva Launch Traction
Altaviva tibial neurostimulation receiving strong early physician/patient interest; device offers up to 15 years battery life, MRI-ready, no imaging/sedation; training of 500+ physicians underway to support rollout.
Hugo Robot U.S. Clearance and Early Installations
Hugo received FDA clearance for urologic procedures and completed first U.S. installations and initial cases (Cleveland Clinic). Touch Surgery installations increased >20% sequentially and surpassed 1,000 systems globally.
Stealth AXiS Approval for Spine Robotics/Navigation
FDA clearance secured for Stealth AXiS surgical system unifying AI-powered planning, robotics and navigation; navigation currently drives ~70% of U.S. spine procedures and Stealth AXiS expected to contribute to Neurosurgery/CST as soon as Q4.
Margins, EPS and Financial Discipline
Adjusted gross margin of 64.9% and adjusted operating margin of 24.1%, both ahead of expectations. Adjusted EPS $1.36, $0.03 above the midpoint of guidance. Adjusted SG&A leveraged to 32.3% of revenue, down 30 basis points year-over-year while funding targeted launches and marketing.
Reiterated Guidance and Outlook
Reiterated fiscal '26 organic revenue growth guidance of ~5.5% and expects Q4 growth similar to Q3 (~6%). Company maintains expectation for high single-digit EPS growth in fiscal year '27 and expects fiscal '26 adjusted operating profit to grow ~5% (7% excluding tariffs).