Tactile Medical posts strong Q2 2026 profit growth
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. reported strong results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
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Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. reported strong results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Total revenue rose 9% to $85.7 million from $78.9 million a year earlier, driven by a 12% increase in lymphedema product revenue, partially offset by lower airway clearance sales tied to temporary inventory dynamics around the next-generation AffloVest launch.
Gross profit increased to $65.3 million, with gross margin improving to 76% from 75%. Operating income rose to $6.8 million, and net income grew to $7.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.14 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $11.4 million, up 49% from $7.7 million.
For the first six months of 2026, revenue increased 15% to $161.0 million, with net income of $6.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $15.1 million, more than doubling year over year. The company ended June 30, 2026 with $69.9 million in cash and no outstanding borrowings, after repurchasing $5.3 million of stock in the quarter. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was narrowed to $360–$366 million (9–11% growth), while Adjusted EBITDA guidance was maintained at $49–$51 million.
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- Total revenue grew 15% to $161.0 million for the first six months of 2026, showing broad top-line expansion versus $140.2 million in the same period of 2025.
- Net income increased sharply to $7.8 million in Q2 2026 and $6.0 million year-to-date, compared with $3.2 million and $0.2 million in the prior-year periods.
- Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled year-to-date to $15.1 million from $7.4 million, with Q2 Adjusted EBITDA up 49% to $11.4 million, indicating stronger underlying profitability.
- Gross margin improved to 76% in Q2 2026 from 75%, reflecting operating execution and product cost discipline.
- Balance sheet remains strong with $69.9 million in cash and no outstanding borrowings as of June 30, 2026, providing financial flexibility.
- Share repurchases totaled $5.3 million in Q2 2026, with $18.7 million remaining under the $25.0 million authorization, potentially enhancing per-share metrics.
Negative
- Operating cash flow declined significantly to $2.9 million for the first six months of 2026 from $15.2 million in the prior-year period, reflecting higher working capital and other cash uses.
- Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was narrowed to $360–$366 million from a prior range of $360–$368 million, trimming the top end of expected growth.
- Cash balance decreased to $69.9 million at June 30, 2026 from $83.4 million at December 31, 2025, due in part to acquisitions, investments and stock repurchases.
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Earnings Snapshot
For full-year 2026, the company expects total revenue of $360–$366 million, representing approximately 9–11% growth over $329.5 million in 2025, and Adjusted EBITDA of $49–$51 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $44.8 million in 2025.
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