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Merit Medical Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Issues Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

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Merit Medical (NASDAQ: MMSI) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $393.9M (up 11%) and fiscal 2025 revenue of $1.516B (up 12%). GAAP EPS was $2.13 for 2025; non-GAAP EPS was $3.83 (up 11%). Free cash flow for 2025 was $215.7M (up 16%).

The company provided fiscal 2026 guidance of $1.61B–$1.63B revenue (+6%–8%) and non-GAAP EPS of $4.01–$4.15 (+5%–8%), and reported cash of $446.4M with total debt of $747.5M as of December 31, 2025.

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Positive

  • Revenue +12% year-over-year to $1.516B (fiscal 2025)
  • Non-GAAP EPS +11% to $3.83 (fiscal 2025)
  • Free cash flow +16% to $215.7M (fiscal 2025)
  • Non-GAAP operating margin improved 130 bps to 20.3%
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance: Revenue $1.61B–$1.63B (+6%–8%)

Negative

  • Total debt of $747.5M as of December 31, 2025
  • Capital expenditures increased to $81.7M from $35.1M (2025)
  • Selling, general & administrative expense rose >14% to $455.2M
  • Convertible notes' if-converted dilution estimated ~$0.07 per share

Key Figures

Q4 2025 Revenue: $393.9M FY 2025 Revenue: $1.516B FY 2025 GAAP EPS: $2.13 +5 more
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Q4 2025 Revenue $393.9M Fourth quarter 2025 reported revenue, up 11% year-over-year
FY 2025 Revenue $1.516B Full-year 2025 reported revenue, up 12% year-over-year
FY 2025 GAAP EPS $2.13 Full-year 2025 GAAP earnings per share, up 5%
FY 2025 Non-GAAP EPS $3.83 Full-year 2025 non-GAAP EPS, up 11%
FY 2025 Free Cash Flow $215.7M Full-year 2025 free cash flow generation, up 16%
FY 2026 Revenue Guide $1.610–$1.630B Fiscal 2026 total revenue guidance, 6%–8% Y/Y growth
FY 2026 Non-GAAP EPS Guide $4.01–$4.15 Fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance, 5%–8% Y/Y growth
Cash and Debt $446.4M cash; $747.5M debt Balances as of December 31, 2025

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jan 08 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Jan 08 Prelim Q4 results Positive +1.7% Preliminary Q4 2025 revenue beat prior year with solid constant-currency growth.
Oct 30 Q3 2025 earnings Positive +2.0% Q3 2025 revenue growth, higher margins, and raised full-year 2025 guidance.
Jul 30 Q2 2025 earnings Positive +2.3% Strong Q2 2025 growth, higher non-GAAP EPS, and increased 2025 guidance.
Apr 24 Q1 2025 earnings Positive -0.1% Q1 2025 beat with margin expansion and higher EPS but flat share reaction.
Feb 25 Q4 2024 & FY24 Positive -1.6% Strong Q4 and FY2024 results with FY2025 guidance; shares moved lower afterward.
Pattern Detected

Earnings and guidance updates have generally led to modest positive moves, though there are instances where strong reports were followed by share price weakness.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, Merit’s earnings cadence showed consistent revenue growth, margin expansion, and repeated guidance raises. Q1–Q3 2025 results all featured mid‑ to high‑single‑digit organic growth and improving non‑GAAP margins, with generally positive share reactions after Q2 and Q3. The February 2025 Q4/FY2024 report was strong but saw a negative reaction, underscoring that good fundamentals do not always translate into gains. The current Q4/FY2025 release with 2026 guidance extends this pattern of steady operational improvement.

Historical Comparison

+0.9% avg move · In the past year, MMSI’s 5 earnings-type releases saw an average move of 0.88%, with mostly positive...
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Average Historical Move earnings

In the past year, MMSI’s 5 earnings-type releases saw an average move of 0.88%, with mostly positive reactions but some sell-the-news episodes.

Earnings events show a progression from strong Q4/FY2024 results through Q1–Q3 2025, with repeated guidance raises and prelim Q4 figures leading into this full Q4/FY2025 report and initial FY2026 outlook.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement reports double-digit revenue growth in Q4 and full-year 2025, expanding GAAP and n...
Analysis

This announcement reports double-digit revenue growth in Q4 and full-year 2025, expanding GAAP and non-GAAP margins, and free cash flow of over $215M, alongside 2026 guidance that calls for continued mid‑single‑digit to high‑single‑digit growth. Compared with prior quarters, it extends a pattern of steady operational improvement. Investors analyzing this update may focus on execution versus guidance, sustainability of margin gains, and how capital allocation evolves given the company’s cash and debt balances.

Key Terms

non-gaap financial measures, convertible senior notes, if-converted method, free cash flow
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non-gaap financial measures financial
"Non-GAAP gross profit and margin; non-GAAP operating income and margin; non-GAAP net income; non-GAAP earnings per share; and free cash flow. Merit’s management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
convertible senior notes financial
"Merit’s non-GAAP earnings per share reflect the dilutive impact of its 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029"
Convertible senior notes are a type of loan that a company issues to investors, which can be turned into company shares later on. They are called "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company runs into trouble. This allows investors to earn interest like a loan but also have the chance to own part of the company if its value rises.
if-converted method technical
"calculated using the if-converted method of approximately $0.07 per share for the year ending December 31, 2026"
An accounting rule used when calculating diluted earnings per share that imagines what would happen if all convertible securities—like convertible bonds, preferred shares, or options—had already been turned into common stock. It adjusts the company’s reported profit per share downward to show how earnings would be shared if ownership were spread across a larger number of shares, similar to checking how a pie’s slice size changes if more people join the table. This matters to investors because it reveals a more conservative view of each share’s claim on profits and potential future ownership dilution.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow* generation of $215.7 million, up 16%"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Fourth Quarter Highlights†

  • Reported revenue of $393.9 million, up 11%
  • Constant currency revenue* and constant currency revenue, organic* up 10% and up 7%, respectively
  • GAAP operating margin of 13.8%, compared to 10.3% in prior year period
  • Non-GAAP operating margin* of 21.0%, compared to 19.6% in prior year period
  • GAAP EPS $0.63, up 37%
  • Non-GAAP EPS* $1.04, up 12%
  • Free cash flow* generation of $74.0 million, up 13%

Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights†

  • Reported revenue of $1.516 billion, up 12%
  • Constant currency revenue* and constant currency revenue, organic* up 11% and up 7%, respectively
  • GAAP operating margin of 12.2%, compared to 11.5% in prior year
  • Non-GAAP operating margin* of 20.3%, compared to 19.0% in prior year
  • GAAP EPS $2.13, up 5%
  • Non-GAAP EPS* $3.83, up 11%
  • Free cash flow* generation of $215.7 million, up 16%

Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

  • Total revenue of $1.610 billion to $1.630 billion, up 6% - 8% year-over-year on a reported basis and up 5% - 7% year-over-year on a constant currency* basis.
  • Non-GAAP EPS of $4.01 to $4.15, up 5%8% year-over-year.

† Comparisons above are calculated for the current quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2024 or for the current year compared with fiscal year 2024, as applicable, unless otherwise specified. Amounts stated in this release are rounded, while percentages are calculated from the underlying amounts.

* Constant currency revenue; constant currency revenue, organic; non-GAAP gross profit and margin; non-GAAP operating income and margin; non-GAAP net income; non-GAAP EPS; and free cash flow figures (used here and below) are non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of healthcare technology, today announced financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025.

“Merit delivered better-than-expected revenue and financial results in the fourth quarter,” said Martha G. Aronson, Merit’s President and CEO. “Our fourth quarter capped off an impressive year of operating and financial performance in 2025; we delivered 6.8% organic, constant currency revenue growth, a 130 basis-point improvement year-over-year in our non-GAAP operating margin and generated strong free cash flow of more than $215 million, a 16% increase year-over-year. We are introducing 2026 revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share guidance which reflects confidence in our team’s ability to deliver continued strong execution, stable constant currency growth, improving profitability and solid free cash flow generation again this year. Importantly, the team remains laser focused on delivering the final year of our Continued Growth Initiatives Program and the related financial targets for the three-year period ending December 31, 2026.”

Merit’s revenue by operating segment and product category for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows (unaudited; in thousands, except for percentages):

                   
  Three Months Ended
  Reported    Constant Currency*
  December 31,    Impact of foreign December 31,   
  2025 2024(1) % Change exchange 2025 % Change
Cardiovascular                  
Peripheral Intervention $154,933 $135,235 15 % $(1,635) $153,298 13 %
Cardiac Intervention  117,240  95,228 23 %  (1,883)  115,357 21 %
Custom Procedural Solutions  53,621  50,923 5 %  (562)  53,059 4 %
OEM  48,085  56,314 (15)%  (300)  47,785 (15)%
Total  373,879  337,700 11 %  (4,380)  369,499 9 %
                   
Endoscopy                  
Endoscopy Devices  20,057  17,458 15 %  (15)  20,042 15 %
                   
Total $393,936 $355,158 11 % $(4,395) $389,541 10 %


                   
  Year Ended
  Reported    Constant Currency *
  December 31,    Impact of foreign December 31,   
  2025 2024(1) % Change exchange 2025 % Change
Cardiovascular                  
Peripheral Intervention $579,840 $532,770 9% $(1,191) $578,649 9%
Cardiac Intervention  448,914  368,951 22%  (2,213)  446,701 21%
Custom Procedural Solutions  209,333  200,033 5%  (1,228)  208,105 4%
OEM  204,955  199,990 2%  (521)  204,434 2%
Total  1,443,042  1,301,744 11%  (5,153)  1,437,889 10%
                   
Endoscopy                  
Endoscopy Devices  72,864  54,770 33%  (20)  72,844 33%
                   
Total $1,515,906 $1,356,514 12% $(5,173) $1,510,733 11%
                    

(1)   Commencing January 1, 2025, Merit reorganized its sales teams and product categories to include revenues from the sale of its spine devices under its OEM product category. Revenue figures for 2024 have been recast to reflect this realignment of its portfolio of spine products, representing approximately $5.9 million and $22.6 million in revenue for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2024, respectively, within the OEM product category to provide comparability between the reporting periods.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Summary:

GAAP gross margin was 49.6%, compared to 48.7% for the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP gross margin* was 54.5%, compared to 53.5% for the fourth quarter of 2024.

GAAP operating margin was 13.8%, compared to 10.3% for the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP operating margin* was 21.0%, compared to 19.6% for the fourth quarter of 2024.

GAAP net income was $38.0 million, or $0.63 per share, compared to $27.9 million, or $0.46 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income* was $62.5 million, or $1.04 per share, compared to $56.3 million, or $0.93 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Summary:

GAAP gross margin was 48.7%, compared to 47.4% for fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP gross margin* was 53.7%, compared to 51.7% for fiscal year 2024.

GAAP operating margin was 12.2%, compared to 11.5% for fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP operating margin* was 20.3%, compared to 19.0% for fiscal year 2024.

GAAP net income was $128.5 million, or $2.13 per share, compared to $120.4 million, or $2.03 per share, for fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP net income* was $231.4 million, or $3.83 per share, compared to $205.4 million, or $3.46 per share, for fiscal year 2024.

As of December 31, 2025, Merit had cash and cash equivalents of $446.4 million and total debt obligations of $747.5 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $376.7 million and total debt obligations of $747.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Merit had available borrowing capacity of approximately $697 million as of December 31, 2025.

Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Guidance

Based upon the information currently available to Merit’s management, for the twelve-months ending December 31, 2026, absent the potential impact of trade policies and related actions implemented by the U.S. and other countries subsequent to today’s date, material acquisitions, non-recurring transactions or other factors beyond Merit’s current expectations, Merit anticipates the following financial results:

Revenue and Earnings Guidance*

     
  Year EndedYear Ending% Change
Financial Measure December 31, 2025December 31, 2026Y/Y
Total Revenue $1.516 billion$1.610 - $1.630 billion6% - 8%
     
Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share(1) $3.83$4.01 - $4.155% - 8%
     

*Percentage figures approximated; dollar figures may not foot due to rounding.
(1) Merit’s non-GAAP earnings per share reflect the dilutive impact of its 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Convertible Notes”) calculated using the if-converted method of approximately $0.07 per share for the year ending December 31, 2026. Any offsetting impacts of the capped call associated with the Convertible Notes are not considered.

Merit does not provide guidance for GAAP reported financial measures (other than revenue) or a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP reported financial measures (other than revenue) because Merit is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the financial impact of various items which could impact Merit’s future financial results, such as expenses attributable to acquisitions or other extraordinary transactions, non-cash expenses related to amortization or write-off of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets, certain employee termination benefits, performance-based stock compensation expenses, expenses resulting from non-ordinary course litigation or administrative proceedings and resulting settlements, governmental proceedings, and changes in governmental or industry regulations. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on GAAP reported results for the guidance period. For the same reasons, Merit is unable to address the significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results. Specifically, Merit is not, without unreasonable effort, able to reliably predict the impact of these items and Merit believes inclusion of a reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to their GAAP counterparts could be confusing to investors or cause undue reliance.

Merit’s financial guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026 is subject to risks and uncertainties identified in this release and Merit’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This guidance is based on information and estimates available to Merit as of February 24, 2026. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results will likely vary, and could vary materially, from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected.

CONFERENCE CALL

As previously announced, Merit will hold its investor conference call today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, to discuss its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 and provide an operational update. To access the conference call, please pre-register using the following link. Registrants will receive confirmation with dial-in details. A live webcast and slide deck will also be available at merit.com.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
       
  December 31,   
  2025
 December 31,
  (Unaudited) 2024
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $446,404  $376,715 
Trade receivables, net  203,710   190,243 
Other receivables  17,773   16,588 
Inventories  333,705   306,063 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  31,493   28,544 
Prepaid income taxes  4,941   3,286 
Income tax refund receivables  2,128   2,335 
Total current assets  1,040,154   923,774 
       
Property and equipment, net  428,401   386,165 
Intangible assets, net  537,654   498,265 
Goodwill  506,837   463,511 
Deferred income tax assets  7,049   16,044 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  87,600   65,508 
Other assets  78,227   65,336 
Total Assets $2,685,922  $2,418,603 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Trade payables $60,551  $68,502 
Accrued expenses  159,486   134,077 
Current operating lease liabilities  10,876   10,331 
Income taxes payable  8,851   3,492 
Total current liabilities  239,764   216,402 
       
Long-term debt  734,038   729,551 
Deferred income tax liabilities  19,665   240 
Liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits  2,248   2,118 
Deferred compensation payable  17,542   19,197 
Deferred credits  1,398   1,502 
Long-term operating lease liabilities  76,658   54,783 
Other long-term obligations  10,306   15,451 
Total liabilities  1,101,619   1,039,244 
       
Stockholders' Equity      
Common stock  763,909   703,219 
Retained earnings  824,030   695,541 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (3,636)  (19,401)
Total stockholders' equity  1,584,303   1,379,359 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $2,685,922  $2,418,603 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts)
             
  Three Months Ended Year Ended
  December 31, December 31,
  2025  2024  2025  2024 
Net sales $393,936  $355,158  $1,515,906  $1,356,514 
Cost of sales  198,584   182,175   777,636   713,181 
Gross profit  195,352   172,983   738,270   643,333 
             
Operating expenses:            
Selling, general and administrative  114,830   111,074   455,214   399,731 
Research and development  26,541   25,194   97,352   87,466 
Contingent consideration (benefit) expense  (214)  151   984   443 
Total operating expenses  141,157   136,419   553,550   487,640 
             
Income from operations  54,195   36,564   184,720   155,693 
             
Other income (expense):            
Interest income  3,904   4,741   15,070   26,230 
Interest expense  (6,364)  (7,993)  (26,461)  (31,219)
Other expense — net  (675)  (167)  (2,392)  (711)
Total other expense — net  (3,135)  (3,419)  (13,783)  (5,700)
             
Income before income taxes  51,060   33,145   170,937   149,993 
             
Income tax expense  13,054   5,198   42,448   29,636 
             
Net income $38,006  $27,947  $128,489  $120,357 
             
Earnings per common share            
Basic $0.64  $0.48  $2.17  $2.07 
Diluted $0.63  $0.46  $2.13  $2.03 
             
Weighted average shares outstanding            
Basic  59,343   58,541   59,158   58,218 
Diluted  60,026   60,613   60,460   59,365 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
       
  Year Ended
  December 31,
  2025  2024 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Net income $128,489  $120,357 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization  123,168   102,709 
Gain on disposition of a business  (249)   
Write-off of certain intangible assets and other long-term assets  313   456 
Amortization of right-of-use operating lease assets  11,481   12,023 
Fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration liabilities  984   443 
Deferred income taxes  5,214   (14,873)
Stock-based compensation expense  43,460   28,473 
Other adjustments  7,855   8,156 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions  (23,344)  (36,945)
Total adjustments  168,882   100,442 
Net cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash provided by operating activities  297,371   220,799 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Capital expenditures for property and equipment  (81,716)  (35,140)
Cash paid for notes receivable and other investments  (18,084)  (10,433)
Cash paid in acquisitions, net of cash acquired  (144,769)  (320,182)
Other investing, net  (2,817)  (2,898)
Net cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash used in investing activities  (247,386)  (368,653)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  28,213   40,908 
Proceeds from (payments on) long-term debt     (99,063)
Contingent payments related to acquisitions  (2,685)  (261)
Payment of taxes related to an exchange of common stock  (9,529)  (1,592)
Net cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash provided by (used in) financing activities  15,999   (60,008)
Effect of exchange rates on cash  3,798   (2,515)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  69,782   (210,377)
       
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:      
Beginning of period  378,767   589,144 
End of period $448,549  $378,767 
       
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS:      
Cash and cash equivalents  446,404   376,715 
Restricted cash reported in prepaid expenses and other current assets  2,145   2,052 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $448,549  $378,767 
         

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Although Merit’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), Merit’s management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release may provide investors with useful information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of Merit’s ongoing operations and can be useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. Non-GAAP financial measures used in this release include:

  • constant currency revenue;
  • constant currency revenue, organic;
  • non-GAAP gross profit and margin;
  • non-GAAP operating income and margin;
  • non-GAAP net income;
  • non-GAAP earnings per share; and
  • free cash flow.

Merit’s management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate Merit’s profitability and efficiency, to compare operating and financial results to prior periods, to evaluate changes in the results of its operating segments, and to measure and allocate financial resources internally. However, Merit’s management does not consider such non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with GAAP.

Readers should consider non-GAAP measures used in this release in addition to, not as a substitute for, financial reporting measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures generally exclude some, but not all, items that may affect Merit’s net income. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which items are excluded. Merit believes it is useful to exclude such items in the calculation of non-GAAP gross profit and margin, non-GAAP operating income and margin, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP earnings per share (in each case, as further illustrated in the reconciliation tables below) because such amounts in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of Merit’s business operations and can vary significantly between periods as a result of factors such as acquisition or other extraordinary transactions, non-cash expenses related to amortization or write-off of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets, certain employee termination benefits, expenses resulting from non-ordinary course litigation or administrative proceedings and resulting settlements, governmental proceedings or changes in tax or industry regulations, gains or losses on disposal of certain assets, equity method investment loss (income) from equity investees, and debt issuance costs. Merit may incur similar types of expenses in the future, and the non-GAAP financial information included in this release should not be viewed as a statement or indication that these types of expenses will not recur. Additionally, the non-GAAP financial measures used in this release may not be comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies. Merit urges readers to review the reconciliations of its non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures included herein, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Merit’s business or results of operations.

Constant Currency Revenue

Merit’s constant currency revenue is prepared by converting the current-period reported revenue of subsidiaries whose functional currency is a currency other than the U.S. dollar at the applicable foreign exchange rates in effect during the comparable prior-year period and adjusting for the effects of hedging transactions on reported revenue, which are recorded in the U.S. dollar. The constant currency revenue adjustments of $(4.4) million and $(5.2) million to reported revenue for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025, respectively, were calculated using the applicable average foreign exchange rates for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2024.

Constant Currency Revenue, Organic

Merit’s constant currency revenue, organic, is defined, with respect to prior fiscal year periods, as GAAP revenue. With respect to current fiscal year periods, constant currency revenue, organic, is defined as constant currency revenue (as defined above), less revenue from certain acquisitions. For the three-month period ended December 31, 2025, Merit’s constant currency revenue, organic, excludes revenues attributable to products acquired in connection with (i) the assets acquired from Pentax of America, Inc. related to the C2 CryoBalloon™ device in November 2025 (the “C2 Acquisition”), (ii) Merit’s merger transaction with Biolife Delaware, L.L.C. (“Biolife”) in May 2025 (the “Biolife Merger”) and (iii) the assets acquired from Cook Medical Holdings LLC in November 2024 (the “Cook Transaction”). For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2025, Merit’s constant currency revenue, organic, excludes revenues attributable to products acquired in connection with (i) the C2 Acquisition, (ii) the Biolife Merger, (iii) the Cook Transaction and (iv) the assets acquired from EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. in July 2024 (the “EGS Transaction”).

Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Margin

Non-GAAP gross profit is calculated by reducing GAAP cost of sales by amounts recorded for amortization of intangible assets and inventory mark-up related to acquisitions. Non-GAAP gross margin is calculated by dividing non-GAAP gross profit by reported net sales.

Non-GAAP Operating Income and Margin

Non-GAAP operating income is calculated by adjusting GAAP operating income for certain items which are deemed by Merit’s management to be outside of core operations and vary in amount and frequency among periods, such as expenses related to acquisitions or other extraordinary transactions, non-cash expenses related to amortization or write-off of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets, certain employee termination benefits, performance-based stock compensation expenses, expenses resulting from non-ordinary course litigation or administrative proceedings and resulting settlements, governmental proceedings, and changes in governmental or industry regulations, as well as other items referenced in the tables below. Non-GAAP operating margin is calculated by dividing non-GAAP operating income by reported net sales.

Non-GAAP Net Income

Non-GAAP net income is calculated by adjusting GAAP net income for the items set forth in the definition of non-GAAP operating income above, as well as for expenses related to debt issuance costs, gains or losses on disposal of certain assets, equity method investment loss (income) from equity investees, and other items set forth in the tables below.

Non-GAAP EPS

Non-GAAP EPS is defined as non-GAAP net income divided by the diluted shares outstanding for the corresponding period.

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operations calculated in accordance with GAAP, less capital expenditures for property and equipment calculated in accordance with GAAP, as set forth in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

Other Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations

The following tables set forth supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to Merit’s corresponding financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, in each case, for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The non-GAAP income adjustments referenced in the following tables do not reflect non-performance-based stock compensation expense of $4.4 million and $3.7 million for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $18.2 million and $13.2 million for the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
(Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts)

             
  Three Months Ended
  December 31, 2025
  Pre-Tax Tax Impact After-Tax Per Share Impact
GAAP net income $51,060  $(13,054) $38,006  $0.63 
             
Non-GAAP adjustments:            
Cost of Sales            
Amortization of intangibles  19,237   (4,541)  14,696   0.24 
Inventory mark-up related to acquisitions  97   (23)  74   0.00 
Operating Expenses            
Contingent consideration benefit  (214)  (3)  (217)  (0.00)
Amortization of intangibles  2,586   (611)  1,975   0.03 
Performance-based share-based compensation (a)  5,543   155   5,698   0.09 
Corporate restructuring (b)  (346)  82   (264)  (0.00)
Acquisition-related  602   (174)  428   0.01 
Medical Device Regulation expenses (c)  929   (219)  710   0.01 
Other (d)  50   (12)  38   0.00 
Other (Income) Expense            
Amortization of long-term debt issuance costs  1,414   (334)  1,080   0.02 
Other non-operating loss (e)  415   (98)  317   0.01 
             
Non-GAAP net income $81,373  $(18,832) $62,541  $1.04 
             
Diluted shares           60,026 


             
  Three Months Ended
  December 31, 2024
  Pre-Tax Tax Impact After-Tax Per Share Impact
GAAP net income $33,145 $(5,198) $27,947 $0.46
             
Non-GAAP adjustments:            
Cost of Sales            
Amortization of intangibles  16,832  (3,978)  12,854  0.21
Inventory mark-up related to acquisitions  75  (17)  58  0.00
Operating Expenses            
Contingent consideration expense  151  48   199  0.00
Amortization of intangibles  2,385  (564)  1,821  0.03
Performance-based share-based compensation (a)  5,841  (141)  5,700  0.09
Corporate restructuring (b)  1,098  (260)  838  0.01
Acquisition-related  5,239  (1,237)  4,002  0.07
Medical Device Regulation expenses (c)  1,395  (329)  1,066  0.02
Other (d)  71  (16)  55  0.00
Other (Income) Expense            
Amortization of long-term debt issuance costs  2,338  (552)  1,786  0.03
             
Non-GAAP net income $68,570 $(12,244) $56,326 $0.93
             
Diluted shares           60,613
             

Note: Certain per-share impacts may not sum to totals due to rounding.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
(Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts)

             
  Year Ended
  December 31, 2025
  Pre-Tax Tax Impact After-Tax Per Share Impact
GAAP net income $170,937 $(42,448) $128,489 $2.13
             
Non-GAAP adjustments:            
Cost of Sales            
Amortization of intangibles  75,035  (17,725)  57,310  0.95
Inventory mark-up related to acquisitions  347  (82)  265  0.00
Operating Expenses            
Contingent consideration expense  984  26   1,010  0.02
Amortization of intangibles  10,083  (2,382)  7,701  0.13
Performance-based share-based compensation (a)  25,224  (2,189)  23,035  0.38
Corporate restructuring (b)  2,527  (596)  1,931  0.03
Acquisition-related  2,690  (176)  2,514  0.04
Medical Device Regulation expenses (c)  5,812  (1,372)  4,440  0.07
Other (d)  153  (36)  117  0.00
Other (Income) Expense            
Amortization of long-term debt issuance costs  5,656  (1,336)  4,320  0.07
Other non-operating loss (e)  426  (159)  267  0.00
             
Non-GAAP net income $299,874 $(68,475) $231,399 $3.83
             
Diluted shares           60,460


             
  Year Ended
  December 31, 2024
  Pre-Tax Tax Impact After-Tax Per Share Impact
GAAP net income $149,993 $(29,636) $120,357 $2.03
             
Non-GAAP adjustments:            
Cost of Sales            
Amortization of intangibles  57,659  (13,632)  44,027  0.74
Inventory mark-up related to acquisitions  634  (149)  485  0.01
Operating Expenses            
Contingent consideration expense  443  17   460  0.01
Amortization of intangibles  7,931  (1,876)  6,055  0.10
Performance-based share-based compensation (a)  15,237  (1,607)  13,630  0.23
Corporate restructuring (b)  3,128  (739)  2,389  0.04
Acquisition-related  8,849  (2,089)  6,760  0.11
Medical Device Regulation expenses (c)  7,515  (1,774)  5,741  0.10
Other (d)  373  (88)  285  0.00
Other (Income) Expense            
Amortization of long-term debt issuance costs  6,769  (1,598)  5,171  0.09
             
Non-GAAP net income $258,531 $(53,171) $205,360 $3.46
             
Diluted shares           59,365
             

Note: Certain per-share impacts may not sum to totals due to rounding.

Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income to Non-GAAP Operating Income

(Unaudited, in thousands except percentages)

                         
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Year Ended Year Ended
  December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024
  Amounts % Sales Amounts % Sales Amounts % Sales Amounts % Sales
Net Sales as Reported $393,936     $355,158    $1,515,906    $1,356,514   
                         
GAAP Operating Income  54,195  13.8 %  36,564 10.3%  184,720 12.2%  155,693 11.5%
Cost of Sales                        
Amortization of intangibles  19,237  4.9 %  16,832 4.7%  75,035 4.9%  57,659 4.3%
Inventory mark-up related to acquisitions  97  0.0 %  75 0.0%  347 0.0%  634 0.0%
Operating Expenses                        
Contingent consideration (benefit) expense  (214) (0.1)%  151 0.0%  984 0.1%  443 0.0%
Amortization of intangibles  2,586  0.7 %  2,385 0.7%  10,083 0.7%  7,931 0.6%
Performance-based share-based compensation (a)  5,543  1.4 %  5,841 1.6%  25,224 1.7%  15,237 1.1%
Corporate restructuring (b)  (346) (0.1)%  1,098 0.3%  2,527 0.2%  3,128 0.2%
Acquisition-related  602  0.2 %  5,239 1.5%  2,690 0.2%  8,849 0.7%
Medical Device Regulation expenses (c)  929  0.2 %  1,395 0.4%  5,812 0.4%  7,515 0.6%
Other (d)  50  0.0 %  71 0.0%  153 0.0%  373 0.0%
                         
Non-GAAP Operating Income $82,679  21.0 % $69,651 19.6% $307,575 20.3% $257,462 19.0%
                           

Note: Certain percentages may not sum to totals due to rounding.

      (a)   Represents performance-based share-based compensation expense, including stock-settled and cash-settled awards.

      (b)   Includes employee termination benefits associated with activities related to corporate restructuring initiatives and costs to terminate certain distribution contracts from the Biolife Merger.

      (c)   Represents incremental expenses incurred to comply with the E.U. Medical Device Regulation.

      (d)   Represents costs to comply with Merit’s corporate integrity agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

      (e)   Includes gains and losses associated with the disposal of business units and equity method investment loss (income) from equity investees.

Reconciliation of Reported Revenue to Constant Currency Revenue (Non-GAAP), and Constant Currency Revenue, Organic (Non-GAAP)
(Unaudited, in thousands except percentages)

                 
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 31,   December 31,
  % Change 2025  2024 % Change 2025  2024
Reported Revenue 10.9%$393,936  $355,158 11.8%$1,515,906  $1,356,514
                 
Add: Impact of foreign exchange    (4,395)      (5,173)  
                 
Constant Currency Revenue (a) 9.7%$389,541  $355,158 11.4%$1,510,733  $1,356,514
                 
Less: Revenue from certain acquisitions    (10,840)      (62,285)  
                 
Constant Currency Revenue, Organic (a) 6.6%$378,701  $355,158 6.8%$1,448,448  $1,356,514
                   

      (a)   A non-GAAP financial measure. For a definition of this and other non-GAAP financial measures, see the section of this release entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Reconciliation of Reported Gross Margin to Non-GAAP Gross Margin (Non-GAAP)
(Unaudited, as a percentage of reported revenue)

             
  Three Months Ended Year Ended
  December 31, December 31,
  2025  2024  2025  2024 
Reported Gross Margin 49.6% 48.7% 48.7% 47.4%
             
Add back impact of:            
Amortization of intangibles 4.9% 4.7% 4.9% 4.3%
Inventory mark-up related to acquisitions 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
             
Non-GAAP Gross Margin 54.5% 53.5% 53.7% 51.7%
             

Note: Certain percentages may not sum to totals due to rounding.

Reconciliation of Reported Cash Flow from Operations to Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP)

(Unaudited, in thousands)

             
  Three Months Ended Year Ended
  December 31, December 31,
  2025  2024  2025  2024 
Reported Cash Flow from Operations $98,510  $68,745  $297,371  $220,799 
             
Less: Capital Expenditures  (24,464)  (3,472)  (81,716)  (35,140)
             
Free Cash Flow $74,046  $65,273  $215,655  $185,659 
                 

Reconciliation of 2026 Net Sales Guidance - % Change from Prior Year (Constant Currency)

     
  Low High
2026 Net Sales Guidance - % Change from Prior Year (GAAP) 6.2% 7.5%
Estimated impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations (0.8%) (0.8%)
2026 Net Sales Guidance - % Change from Prior Year (Constant Currency) 5.4% 6.7%
     

Note: Certain percentages may not sum to totals due to rounding.

ABOUT MERIT

Founded in 1987, Merit is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of proprietary medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. Merit serves customers worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling more than 800 individuals. Merit employs approximately 7,500 people worldwide.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, among others:

  • statements preceded or followed by, or that include the words, “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “potential,” “target,” “continue,” “upcoming,” “optimistic” or other forms of these words or similar words or expressions, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology;
  • statements that address Merit’s future operating performance or events or developments that Merit’s management expects or anticipates will occur, including, without limitation, any statements regarding Merit’s projected revenues, earnings or other financial measures, Merit’s plans and objectives for future operations, Merit’s proposed new products or services, the integration, development or commercialization of the business or any assets acquired from other parties, future economic conditions or performance, the implementation of, and results which may be achieved through, Merit’s Continued Growth Initiatives Program or other business optimization initiatives, and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing; and
  • statements regarding Merit’s past performance, efforts, or results about which inferences or assumptions may be made, including statements proceeded or followed by the words "preliminary," "initial," "potential," "possible," "diligence," "industry-leading," "compliant," "indications" or "early feedback" or other forms of these words or similar words or expressions, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology.

The forward-looking statements contained in this release are based on Merit management’s current expectations and assumptions regarding future events or outcomes. If underlying expectations or assumptions prove inaccurate, or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results will likely differ, and may differ materially, from Merit’s expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements. Financial estimates are subject to change and are not intended to be relied upon as predictions of future operating results. Investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on any such forward-looking statements.

The following are some of the important risks and uncertainties that could cause Merit’s actual results to differ from management’s expectations in any forward-looking statements: risks and uncertainties associated with Merit’s executive succession planning activities and leadership transition; risks and uncertainties regarding trade policies or related actions implemented by the U.S. or other countries, including existing, proposed, prospective or invalidated tariffs, duties or other measures; risks and uncertainties associated with Merit’s integration of businesses or products acquired from third parties, including the acquisitions of the businesses and products in connection with the C2 Acquisition and the Biolife Merger in 2025 and the Cook Transaction and the EGS Transaction in 2024, and Merit’s ability to achieve the anticipated financial results, product development and other anticipated benefits of such acquisitions; effects of Merit’s 3.00% Senior Convertible Notes on Merit’s net income and earnings per share performance; disruptions in Merit’s supply chain, manufacturing or sterilization processes; U.S. and global political, economic, competitive, reimbursement and regulatory conditions; modification or limitation of, or policies and procedures associated with, governmental or private insurance reimbursement policies; reduced availability of, and price increases associated with, components and other raw materials; increases in transportation expenses; risks relating to Merit’s potential inability to successfully manage growth through acquisitions generally, including the inability to effectively integrate acquired operations or products or commercialize technology developed internally or acquired through completed, proposed or future transactions; fluctuations in interest or foreign currency exchange rates and inflation; cybersecurity events; government scrutiny and regulation of the medical device industry; difficulties relating to development, testing and regulatory approval, clearance and maintenance of Merit’s products; the safety, efficacy and patient and physician adoption of Merit’s products; the ability to fully enroll and the outcomes of ongoing and future clinical trials and market studies relating to Merit’s products; litigation and other legal proceedings affecting Merit; failure to comply with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations; restrictions on Merit’s liquidity or business operations resulting from its debt agreements; infringement of Merit’s technology or the assertion that Merit’s technology infringes the rights of other parties; product recalls and product liability claims; potential for significant adverse changes in governing regulations; Merit’s divestiture of its DualCap® anti-microbial cap product line in February 2026, changes in tax laws and regulations in the United States or other jurisdictions or exposure to additional tax liabilities which may adversely affect Merit’s effective tax rate; termination of relationships with Merit’s suppliers, or failure of such suppliers to perform; development of new products and technology that could render Merit’s existing or future products obsolete; market acceptance of new products; failure to comply with applicable environmental laws; changes in key personnel; labor shortages and increases in labor costs; price and product competition; extreme weather events; and geopolitical events. For a further discussion of the risks and uncertainties which may affect Merit’s business, operations and financial condition, see Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in Merit’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC.

All subsequent forward-looking statements attributable to Merit or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Actual results will likely differ, and may differ materially, from anticipated results. Financial estimates are subject to change and are not intended to be relied upon as predictions of future operating results. Those estimates and all other forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release, and except as otherwise required by applicable law, Merit assumes no obligation to update or disclose revisions to estimates and all other forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What did Merit Medical (MMSI) report for revenue and EPS in fiscal 2025?

Merit reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $1.516 billion and GAAP EPS of $2.13. According to the company, non-GAAP EPS was $3.83 and free cash flow reached $215.7 million in 2025.

What is Merit Medical's (MMSI) fiscal 2026 revenue and EPS guidance announced February 24, 2026?

Merit guided fiscal 2026 revenue to $1.61B–$1.63B and non-GAAP EPS to $4.01–$4.15. According to the company, that implies year-over-year growth of about 6%–8% in revenue and 5%–8% in non-GAAP EPS.

How did Merit Medical (MMSI) perform on free cash flow in 2025 and why does it matter?

Merit generated $215.7 million of free cash flow in 2025, a 16% increase year-over-year. According to the company, stronger free cash flow supports funding operations, growth initiatives, and balance-sheet flexibility.

What balance-sheet figures did Merit Medical (MMSI) report at December 31, 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, Merit had $446.4 million cash and $747.5 million total debt. According to the company, available borrowing capacity was approximately $697 million at year end.

What operational margin and profitability trends did Merit Medical (MMSI) report for 2025?

Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 20.3% in 2025, up 130 basis points year-over-year. According to the company, that margin expansion accompanied revenue growth and higher non-GAAP EPS of $3.83.
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