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Merit Medical beats Q3, raises FY2026 guidance, analysts lift targets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive quarterly beat and higher 2026 guidance typically spurs multiple expansion; near-term price action driven by analyst upgrades and sentiment, though the initial move was modest, suggesting a potential follow-through rally as fundamentals reaffirm.

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Merit Medical reported a stronger-than-expected Q3, with EPS of $1.12 and revenue of $416.24 million, beating consensus on both lines. The company nudged FY2026 adjusted EPS higher to $4.33-$4.37 and narrowed sales guidance to $1.635-$1.642 billion, supported by roughly 9% organic revenue growth excluding divestitures. The result underpins near-term upside as target upgrades follow.

  • Q3 EPS $1.12 vs $1.03; revenue $416.24M beat.
  • FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $4.33-$4.37; sales $1.635-$1.642B.
  • 9% organic revenue growth ex-divestiture cited as primary driver.
  • Shares in pre-market at $93.40, up 0.1%.
  • BTIG and Needham each raise price targets; Buy.

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