STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Discusses Differentiation of EVO ICL Technology and Market Trends in Refractive Surgery Transcript
STAAR Surgical Company delivered a robust 1Q26 beat, with revenue up 119% YoY to $93.5M and a swing to $5.2M net income. China's market rebound, normalized inventory, and rapid EVO+ ICL adoption drove topline strength, while disciplined OpEx and manufacturing efficiency boosted margins to 73.6%. STAA is benefiting from a structural shift toward lens-based refractive surgery, gaining U.S. share despite a shrinking laser market and expanding its addressable market via FDA approval.
STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Industry | Information Technology Sector | Warren Foust CEO | XFRA Exchange | 852312305 CUSIP |
| US Country | 1,157 Employees | - Last Dividend | 18 May 1992 Last Split | 15 Jul 1983 IPO Date |
STAAR Surgical Company stands at the forefront of ophthalmic innovation, specialized in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling implantable lenses for the eye, alongside companion delivery systems. Since its incorporation in 1982, STAAR Surgical has established itself as a pioneer in providing advanced solutions for visual disorders. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the company embarks on its mission to improve vision and enhance the quality of life for patients globally. By catering to health care providers such as ophthalmic surgeons, vision and surgical centers, hospitals, and government facilities, STAAR Surgical's reach extends widely across the United States, Japan, Germany, Spain, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. Moreover, the company's global footprint expands through a network of representatives and independent distributors in regions such as China, Korea, India, France, Benelux, and Italy.