Top-Line Growth
Total as-reported revenue grew 9% in the third quarter; constant currency organic revenue grew 8%, driven by volume and ~200 basis points of price.
Earnings and EPS Expansion
Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $249.4 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.53, a 9% increase year-over-year.
Segment Strength — AST Capital Equipment
AST constant currency organic revenue grew 8% with capital equipment revenue up 103% year-over-year; AST EBIT margin improved to 45.1% (up 30 basis points).
Service and Consumables Momentum
Healthcare services grew 11% in the quarter and consumables grew 8%; Life Sciences consumables grew 11% and Life Sciences constant currency organic revenue increased 5%.
Backlog and Capital Stability
Healthcare capital equipment backlog remained over $400 million and Life Sciences backlog held above $100 million, supporting future revenue visibility.
Maintained Full-Year Guidance
Company maintained fiscal 2026 outlook: ~8%–9% as-reported revenue growth, 7%–8% constant currency organic revenue growth, EPS range (noted as) approximately $10.00 to $10.30, free cash flow guidance $850 million, and CapEx guidance $375 million.
Balance Sheet and Leverage
Ended the quarter with $1.9 billion in total debt and gross debt to EBITDA of approximately 1.2x, implying modest leverage and capacity to pursue strategic actions.
Cash Flow and Capital Discipline
Company reported year-to-date capital expenditures of $278.8 million and depreciation & amortization of $363.1 million; management highlighted year-over-year free cash flow improvement driven by higher earnings and lower capital spending.
Operational Actions and Mitigation
Management is pursuing tariff mitigation (supplier shifts, negotiations, alternative sourcing), productivity improvements, and efficiency gains to offset cost pressures.