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CooperCompanies reports 1% revenue growth; completes strategic review, raises cash flow

Sep 9, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong free cash flow and sizeable buybacks support share price; tax benefits boosted GAAP earnings; however, near-term Q4 pressure from CooperVision inventory is a caveat. Overall, fundamentals and capital return bias toward positive price action in the coming quarters.

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CooperCompanies posted Q3 results with revenue of $1.066B, up 1% year over year, and free cash flow of $273M, aided by a $307.2M tax benefit. The company completed its strategic review and announced shareholder-value actions, including $339.1M in stock repurchases. A near-term headwind remains from CooperVision's reduced U.S. channel inventory, likely weighing on Q4 results.

  • Revenue $1.066B, up 1% YoY; organic growth 1%.
  • GAAP diluted EPS $2.24; $307.2M discrete tax benefit.
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS $1.15, +4% YoY.
  • Free cash flow $273.0M; stock repurchases $339.1M.
  • Strategic review completed; Q4 headwind from CooperVision U.S. inventory.

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