Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
The >$90M Q2 preliminary sales mark represents a substantial YoY improvement and validates multi-regional demand, which could lift sentiment and valuation into the August 12 results. While unaudited and subject to revision, the magnitude and regional breadth support near-term upside despite ongoing ERP challenges and geopolitical headwinds.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
STAAR reported preliminary Q2 2026 net sales above $90 million, more than doubling from $44.3 million a year earlier, fueled by China, APAC and Americas growth. While Middle East headwinds and ERP-related execution challenges weighed on some markets, distributor inventory is back within the targeted range, positioning the company for continued momentum ahead of the August 12 earnings release.
Q2 2026 net sales exceed $90M, vs $44.3M in 2025.
Growth driven by China, APAC, and Americas; EMEA ex-Middle East strong.
Middle East headwinds and ERP-implementation challenges noted.
Distributor inventory end-Q2 2026 within targeted range.
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