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Staar Surgical
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
$24.50
▲(4.79% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/21/26
STAA scores in the mid-range primarily due to a strong balance sheet and a notably improved Q1 earnings-call narrative (return to profitability and margin recovery). These positives are tempered by weak recent cash flow and recent losses in the financial statements, plus bearish technical momentum and a loss-driven (negative) P/E that limits valuation support.
Positive Factors
Strong balance sheet and low leverage
Low leverage and a sizable equity base give STAAR durable financial flexibility to fund operations, scale Nidau manufacturing, absorb seasonal cash swings, and invest in distribution or product launches without immediate refinancing pressure. This reduces solvency risk while the business normalizes cash flow.
Negative Factors
Negative operating and free cash flow
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow increases execution risk: it can deplete cash reserves, constrain investments in commercialization or manufacturing, and force reliance on existing cash, asset sales, or equity issuance. Durable cash generation must return for self-funded growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong balance sheet and low leverage
Low leverage and a sizable equity base give STAAR durable financial flexibility to fund operations, scale Nidau manufacturing, absorb seasonal cash swings, and invest in distribution or product launches without immediate refinancing pressure. This reduces solvency risk while the business normalizes cash flow.
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Staar Surgical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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Market Cap
$1.21B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)784.05K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.04
Revenue Growth4.03%
EPS Growth70.55%
CountryUS
Employees1,157
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.42
Shares Outstanding49,788,494
10 Day Avg. Volume1,088,807
30 Day Avg. Volume784,046
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)3.40
Price to Sales (P/S)4.89
P/FCF Ratio-29.21
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.50Price Target Upside30.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)$334.26M
Staar Surgical Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
STAAR Surgical Company, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in ophthalmological solutions, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of implantable lenses for vision correction, complete with the sophisticated ...
How the Company Makes Money
STAAR Surgical makes money primarily by selling implantable ophthalmic lenses and related delivery/implantation systems to eye-care providers and distributors. Its main revenue stream is the sale of ICL lenses for refractive surgery (including len...
Staar Surgical Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 13, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a strong operational and financial turnaround in Q1 2026 highlighted by very strong revenue growth (+119.6% YoY), a return to profitability (adjusted EBITDA $24.4M), improved gross margins (73.6% vs. 65.8%), normalized distributor inventories in China, product launches (EVO+), and scalable Swiss manufacturing to avoid tariffs. Management emphasized cost discipline and a clearer path to sustainable profitability. Offsetting factors include geopolitical and regional headwinds (Middle East, India), near-term pricing pressure (ASP down high single digits), some lingering inventory and higher-cost product roll-through impacts, and conservative disclosure (no formal guidance) due to macro uncertainty and limited near-term visibility. Overall, the positive operational and financial momentum materially outweighs the listed challenges, though dependence on China and macro risks warrant continued monitoring.Positive Updates
Strong Revenue Growth
Net sales of $93.5M in Q1 2026, up 119.6% year-over-year, driven primarily by China; China accounted for $47.4M (~50.7% of total net sales). Excluding China, net sales grew 6% YoY.
Negative Updates
Geopolitical and Regional Headwinds
Geopolitical and trade-related disruptions impacted sales in parts of the Middle East and India, reducing net sales by less than $2M in the quarter; these markets remained weak and contributed to muted ex‑China growth dynamics.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Revenue Growth
Net sales of $93.5M in Q1 2026, up 119.6% year-over-year, driven primarily by China; China accounted for $47.4M (~50.7% of total net sales). Excluding China, net sales grew 6% YoY.
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Company Guidance
STAAR declined to give formal forward revenue guidance (it would not comment on the ~$311–312M consensus) citing macro and geopolitical uncertainty, saying only that it expects a "good" Q2, is cautious on Q3, and will provide guidance once visibility improves; instead management reiterated operating targets and metrics for 2026: a spending target of $225 million and a gross margin objective around 75% (with hope to exit the year at that level). The company emphasized Q1 results that underpin its outlook—net sales $93.5M (+119.6% YoY) including China $47.4M and U.S. >$6M (+22% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $24.4M (vs. -$26.3M prior), gross margin 73.6% (vs. 65.8%), operating income $8.0M (vs. -$57.4M), net income $5.2M or $0.10/diluted share (vs. -$54.2M or -$1.10), cash and investments $163.9M with no debt, distributor inventory aligned to ~6‑month contractual targets, and plans for Nidau to supply 100% of EVO/EVO+ to China in 2026; management expects to rebuild cash later in the year and will formalize guidance when it has clearer visibility.Staar Surgical Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
33
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 290.38M | 239.44M | 313.90M | 322.42M | 284.39M | 230.47M |
| Gross Profit | 221.94M | 182.42M | 239.58M | 252.65M | 223.38M | 178.64M |
| EBITDA | -4.11M | -73.53M | -2.16M | 38.82M | 50.06M | 34.98M |
| Net Income | -21.03M | -80.45M | -20.21M | 21.35M | 39.66M | 27.51M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 451.12M | 461.62M | 509.52M | 488.69M | 418.82M | 345.78M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 163.89M | 187.54M | 230.49M | 220.73M | 211.64M | 199.71M |
| Total Debt | 37.29M | 38.35M | 38.74M | 35.83M | 31.04M | 32.06M |
| Total Liabilities | 98.75M | 117.44M | 112.19M | 102.74M | 82.71M | 87.22M |
| Stockholders Equity | 352.37M | 344.18M | 397.33M | 385.95M | 336.11M | 258.56M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -54.99M | -40.05M | -7.67M | -3.59M | 17.61M | 30.32M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -50.19M | -34.23M | 15.72M | 14.59M | 35.72M | 43.96M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 13.13M | 46.34M | -59.22M | 74.35M | -156.38M | -13.64M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.30M | -4.55M | 5.72M | 7.42M | 8.30M | 17.79M |
Staar Surgical Technical Analysis
Negative
23.38
Price Trends
27.78
Negative
26.00
Negative
24.31
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.17
Negative
39.89
Neutral
74.84
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For STAA, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 23.38 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 25.50, below the 50-day MA of 27.78, and below the 200-day MA of 24.31, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.17 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 39.89 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 74.84 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for STAA.
Staar Surgical Risk Analysis
Staar Surgical disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Staar Surgical reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Staar Surgical Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | $5.42B | 33.75 | 9.63% | 0.32% | 15.54% | 21.77% | |
61 Neutral | $6.04B | -35.36 | -2.67% | ― | 8.85% | 37.70% | |
57 Neutral | $14.10B | 61.29 | 2.84% | ― | 6.09% | -42.65% | |
54 Neutral | $1.21B | -58.00 | -6.07% | ― | 4.03% | 70.55% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
STAA
Staar Surgical
24.12
-2.78
-10.33%
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74.69
6.57
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19.65
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16.68
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Staar Surgical Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Staar Surgical Shareholders Approve Expanded Equity Incentive Plan
Positive
Jun 22, 2026
On June 18, 2026, STAAR Surgical held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where investors approved an amendment to the company’s Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, increasing the shares of common stock reserved for issu...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
STAAR Surgical Raises Pay for Interim Co-CEO Andrews
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
On June 8, 2026, STAAR Surgical Company’s Compensation Committee approved an increase in the annual base salary of Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Deborah Andrews from $512,000 to $575,000. The committee also r...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Staar Surgical Reports Record Q1 Sales and Profitability
Positive
May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, STAAR Surgical reported record first‑quarter 2026 net sales of $93.5 million, up 119.6% year over year, driven largely by a recovery in China and strong U.S. growth, and returned to profitability with net income of $5.2 mill...
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