8-K ·Filed May 6, 2026

LIVN

LivaNova PLC
BULLISH
Impact 8/10
Horizonweeks Processed4mo ago SEC0001639691-26-000031
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The combination of a strong Q1 beat, raised full-year guidance, and FDA approval for the aura6000 OSA system creates a powerful catalyst. The OSA market entry with a differentiated device (no contraindication for complete concentric collapse) could drive significant long-term growth. Monitor the upcoming conference call for initial commercialization plans and reimbursement strategy for aura6000.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
LIVN ▲ +20.95% at T+60d
LONG call ✓ call won +20.95% · α vs SPY +18.89% · entry $66.26 → $80.14
Entry anchored
May 6, 2026
via day open
T+1d
+7.04%
call +7.04% · α +7.37%
$70.93
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
+8.29%
call +8.29% · α +7.15%
$71.75
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
+7.65%
call +7.65% · α +4.87%
$71.33
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
+20.95%
call +20.95% · α +18.89%
$80.14
settled 2mo ago

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Executive Summary

LivaNova reported Q1 2026 revenue of $362.3M (+14.3% YoY reported, +11.1% constant-currency), beating consensus of $346.1M. Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.98 exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.90 by 8.9%. The company raised full-year 2026 guidance: revenue growth raised 100bps to 7-8% constant-currency and adjusted EPS raised $0.05 to $4.20-$4.30. Additionally, the FDA granted premarket approval for the aura6000 System for obstructive sleep apnea, a significant new product catalyst.

Key Financial Metrics

EPS
$0.98
est $0.90 · +8.9%
Revenue
$362.3M
est $346.1M · +4.7% · +14.3% YoY
Rating
strong beat
Guidance
7.0% to 8.0% constant-currency growth
raised
Free Cash Flow
$3.8M
Gross Margin
67.3%

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 revenue $362.3M, +14.3% reported / +11.1% constant-currency YoY, above $346.1M consensus
  • Q1 2026 adjusted diluted EPS $0.98, vs $0.90 consensus (beat by 8.9%)
  • Raised FY2026 revenue growth guidance to 7.0%-8.0% constant-currency (from 6.0%-7.0%)
  • Raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.20-$4.30 (from $4.15-$4.25)
  • FDA premarket approval received for aura6000 System for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea
  • Cardiopulmonary revenue +18.3% reported (+14.0% constant-currency); Neuromodulation +9.3% reported (+7.6% constant-currency)
  • Adjusted operating income $71.1M, up from $64.6M in Q1 2025
  • Adjusted free cash flow $3.8M in Q1 2026

Financial Impact

Revenue beat of ~$16.2M vs consensus; EPS beat of $0.08 vs consensus; guidance raised for both revenue and EPS

revenueepsguidance

Risk Factors

  • OSA market entry is still early-stage; commercialization and reimbursement timelines uncertain
  • GAAP operating income declined to $41.5M from $48.6M due to higher R&D spending ($58.7M vs $37.9M) for OSA investments
  • Adjusted free cash flow was only $3.8M, down from prior periods, though this is seasonally low
  • 3T Heater-Cooler litigation and SNIA environmental liabilities remain overhangs

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus
Analyst Consensus
76% bullish (17 analysts)

Investment Themes

Healthcare & Medical Devices

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001639691-26-000031
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Document: 0001639691-26-000031-index-headers.html0001639691-26-000031
Document: 0001639691-26-000031-index.html0001639691-26-000031
Document: 0001639691-26-000031.txt0001639691-26-000031
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001639691-26-000031
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