LeMaitre Vascular posts Q1 growth, lifts 2026 view
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. reported strong preliminary Q1 2026 results with net sales of $66.6M, up from $59.9M, driven by 11% sales growth and broad strength across products and regions.
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LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. reported strong preliminary Q1 2026 results with net sales of $66.6M, up from $59.9M, driven by 11% sales growth and broad strength across products and regions. Artegraft sales grew 36% worldwide, while grafts, valvulotomes, and carotid shunts each set record sales.
Gross margin reached 72.7%, up 350 basis points, and operating income rose to roughly $17.8M, a 41% increase. Diluted EPS grew 42% in Q1. Management’s guidance implies full-year 2026 sales growth of 12% and adjusted EPS growth of 26%, with Q2 sales expected around $71.5M at the midpoint.
The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share payable on June 4, 2026, and authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100M through February 18, 2027. The company also highlighted non-GAAP metrics such as adjusted EBITDA and organic sales growth.
Positive
- Strong growth and margin expansion: Q1 2026 net sales rose to $66.6M from $59.9M with 11% sales growth, gross margin improved to 72.7% (+350 bps), operating income increased 41% to about $17.8M, and diluted EPS grew 42%, supported by broad product and geographic strength.
- Upbeat 2026 outlook and shareholder returns: Guidance implies 12% full‑year sales growth and 26% adjusted EPS growth, while the board approved a $0.25 quarterly dividend and authorized up to $100M of share repurchases through February 18, 2027.
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Insights
Q1 growth was double‑digit with higher margins and upbeat 2026 guidance.
LeMaitre Vascular delivered Q1 2026 net sales of $66.6M versus $59.9M, with strong product growth including Artegraft up 36% and record sales in grafts, valvulotomes, and carotid shunts. All three regions posted record revenue, led by EMEA up 20% and APAC up 18%.
Profitability expanded meaningfully. Gross margin improved to 72.7%, up 350 basis points, and operating income increased to about $17.8M, a 41% gain. Diluted EPS rose 42% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA increased 34%, reflecting operating leverage as operating expenses grew only 6%.
Guidance calls for Q2 2026 sales of $70.5M–$72.5M and full‑year sales of $277M–$283M, implying 12% organic growth, operating margin around 29%, and adjusted EPS growth of 26%. A $0.25 quarterly dividend and up to $100M share repurchase authorization add capital return alongside growth.
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Earnings Snapshot
2026 midpoint guidance: $280M net sales (~12% growth), $79.8M operating income, EPS $3.00 with 26% adjusted EPS growth.
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