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Smith & Nephew Snats (SNN)
NYSE:SNN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1Last Year’s EPS
0.86Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong execution and momentum: double-digit improvement in key profitability and cash metrics for FY2025 (margin expansion, $840M free cash flow, adjusted EPS +21%), broad-based revenue growth across business units, record adoption of CORI robotics, and clear cost-savings progress. Management provided constructive FY2026 guidance (~6% organic revenue growth, ~8% trading profit growth) and a disciplined capital allocation approach including targeted M&A (Integrity) aligned with strategy. Offsetting these positives are significant, but largely manageable, near-term headwinds: China VBP effects (now smaller on top line but still weighing on profit), CMS skin-substitute reimbursement changes (material near-term pressure on that subcategory), tariff and reimbursement impacts, and a one-off $159M portfolio rationalization charge. Overall the positives (growth, margin expansion, cash generation, innovation pipeline and cost savings) materially outweigh the near-term challenges and one-off charges, with a credible plan to offset headwinds and deliver further improvement over the medium term.Company Guidance
Full-Year Revenue Growth
FY2025 revenue of $6.2B, up 5.3% underlying (6.1% reported), ahead of guidance; 2022–2025 revenue CAGR of 5.7%.
Strong Q4 Performance
Q4 revenue of $1.7B, up 6.2% underlying and 8.3% reported (210 bps FX tailwind); average daily sales growth of 4.5% and broad-based regional growth (U.S. +5.6%, other established +7.2%, emerging +6.4%).
Margin Expansion and Trading Profit
Trading profit rose to $1.2B for the year (+$162M year-on-year) and trading margin expanded 160 basis points to 19.7% in FY2025 (gross margin 70.9%, +60 bps).
Cash Generation and Returns
Free cash flow of $840M, up 52.5% year-on-year and well ahead of initial guidance (> $600M); net debt $2.76B with leverage ~1.7x adjusted net debt/EBITDA; ROIC improved to 8.3% (9.9% excluding portfolio rationalization).
Operational Progress and Cost Savings
Cumulative efficiency savings of $280M achieved to end-2025 against a $325–375M by-2027 target; 160 bps FY25 margin expansion driven by enterprise-wide cost savings, manufacturing optimization, productivity and portfolio rationalization; group days sales inventory reduced materially (group DSI down 21 days excl. rationalization, 51 days incl.).
Innovation-led Growth
Over 60% of 2025 growth came from products launched in the last five years; 44 product launches over the last 3 years and guidance to launch 16 products in 2026; record CORI placements globally with 45% of CORI placements in ASCs and CORI-associated accounts showing Knee growth ~850 bps higher.
Portfolio and Capital Actions
Completed $500M share buyback in H2 2025; adjusted EPS grew 21% to $1.02 (benefitting from buyback); full-year dividend proposed +4.3% to $0.391; announced acquisition of Integrity Orthopaedics (up to $450M) to strengthen shoulder/rotator cuff franchise.
SNN Earnings History
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SNN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 02, 2026 | $36.90 | $35.76 | -3.09% |
Aug 05, 2025 | $30.55 | $35.20 | +15.23% |
Feb 25, 2025 | $25.66 | $27.45 | +6.96% |
Aug 01, 2024 | $27.85 | $29.77 | +6.88% |
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FAQ
When does Smith & Nephew Snats (SNN) report earnings?
Smith & Nephew Snats (SNN) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Smith & Nephew Snats (SNN) earnings time?
Smith & Nephew Snats (SNN) earnings time is at Jul 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SNN EPS forecast?
SNN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.