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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q1 FY26)

    GLOBUS MEDICAL Q1 FY26 earnings call GMED

    May 7, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Globus Medical Q1 FY26 — Strong Top-line Growth and Raised EPS Guidance

    Globus Medical delivered a strong Q1 FY26, driven by robust U.S. Spine performance and significant margin expansion, leading to a substantial raise in full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance. The company is strategically shifting its Enabling Technologies approach to prioritize recurring revenue and is actively managing the Nevro integration, which experienced expected sequential revenue lumpiness. Management remains focused on organic growth, new product innovation, and financial discipline to achieve long-term profitability targets.

    Highlights

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    • Q1 revenue totaled $759.9 million, growing 27% as reported and 25.5% on a constant currency basis.

    • Fully diluted non-GAAP EPS was $1.12, growing 64.7% over the prior year quarter.

    • U.S. Spine grew 10% in Q1, marking the third consecutive quarter of 10% growth.

    • Adjusted gross profit margin expanded to 69.2% from 67.3% in the prior year quarter.

    • Full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance raised to $4.70-$4.80 from $4.40-$4.50.

    Concerns

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    • Nevro revenue declined by $17.1 million or 17.1% sequentially compared to Q4 2025, due to structural changes in sales and marketing.

    • Enabling Technologies pipeline mix is shifting towards leases and rentals, which may impact upfront revenue recognition.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Revenue
    $3.18 billion to $3.22 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Non-GAAP Fully Diluted EPS
    $4.70 to $4.80
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted Gross Profit Margin
    69% to 70%
    medium materiality
    High
    Adjusted Gross Profit Margin
    mid-70s
    high materiality
    High
    R&D Expense as % of Net Sales
    5% to 6%
    low materiality
    Medium
    International Business Growth
    low to mid-double-digit, 12% to 15%
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    U.S. Spine
    Continued strength and resilience, marking the third consecutive quarter of 10% growth. Growth remains broad, with contributions from DuraPro and power tools.
    58 weeks of consecutive growthdouble-digit growth across many categories including standard fixation and MIS pedicle screws, expandable TLIF, ALIF posterior cervical as well as cervical plating
    10%
    Enabling Technologies
    Saw a sequential step down in Q1, consistent with history, but maintained momentum in closing deals. Pipeline mix is shifting to leases and rentals.
    almost 130,000 robotic procedures to date
    $26.9 million21%
    International Spine
    Did not repeat prior year's supply chain disruptions. Strength seen mainly in EMEA and Lat Am regions, with broad-based growth across direct and distributor businesses.
    9.8% constant currency growth
    $139.5 million22.1% as reported
    Trauma
    Growth came from both core trauma line through share taking and the Precice Limb Lengthening portfolio. ANTHEM Elbow plating system exceeded expectations.
    30.4%
    Nevro
    Revenue declined sequentially compared to Q4 2025, driven by structural changes in sales and marketing. Expected to return to historical run rate late in H2 FY26.
    $82.7 million-17.1%
    Musculoskeletal
    Total musculoskeletal revenue for Q1 2026.
    $733 million27.3%
    Base Business Globus Musculoskeletal
    Base business musculoskeletal revenue for Q1 2026.
    $650.3 million12.9%

    Operational metrics

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    Total Revenue
    $759.9 million27% as reported, 25.5% constant currency
    Q1 FY26
    Base Business Globus Revenue
    $677.2 million13.2% as reported
    Q1 FY26
    Base Business Globus Revenue (day-adjusted)
    $677.2 million13.1%
    Q1 FY26

    Same number of selling days in U.S. and international, 1 more selling day in Japan compared to prior year.

    Base Business Globus Revenue (constant currency)
    $677.2 million11.9%
    Q1 FY26
    U.S. Revenue
    $604.9 million25% as reported
    Q1 FY26
    Base Business Globus U.S. Revenue
    $537.7 million11.1%
    Q1 FY26

    Primarily driven by U.S. Spine, neuromonitoring and Trauma businesses, all with double-digit growth for 3 straight quarters.

    International Revenue
    $155 million35.6% as reported, 27.8% constant currency
    Q1 FY26
    Base Business Globus International Revenue
    $139.5 million22.1% as reported, 15.1% constant currency
    Q1 FY26

    Growth seen across EMEA and Lat Am regions (double-digit) and APAC (high single-digit).

    Non-GAAP Fully Diluted EPS
    $1.1264.7%
    Q1 FY26

    Compared to $0.68 in Q1 prior year.

    GAAP Fully Diluted EPS
    $0.90
    Q1 FY26
    GAAP Net Income
    $124.3 million
    Q1 FY26
    Non-GAAP Net Income
    $154.9 million
    Q1 FY26
    GAAP Gross Profit Margin
    66.4%vs 63.6% prior year quarter
    Q1 FY26
    Adjusted Gross Profit Margin
    69.2%vs 67.3% prior year quarter
    Q1 FY26

    Maintained from Q4 2025 despite normal sequential step-down in revenue.

    Base Business Globus Adjusted Gross Profit Margin
    69.3%
    Q1 FY26
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    32.3%
    Q1 FY26
    Base Business Globus Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    34.8%
    Q1 FY26
    Nevro Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    11.8%
    Q1 FY26
    R&D Expense
    $36.5 million
    Q1 FY26

    Compared to $33.1 million or 5.5% of sales in prior year quarter.

    Base Business Globus R&D Expense
    $32.7 million
    Q1 FY26

    Decline attributable to synergy capture, lower headcount, and leverage from higher sales volume.

    Nevro R&D Expense
    $3.9 million
    Q1 FY26
    SG&A Expense
    $297.8 million
    Q1 FY26

    Compared to $242.8 million or 40.6% of sales in prior year quarter.

    Base Business Globus SG&A Expense
    $251.7 million
    Q1 FY26

    Increase due to increased sales compensation costs and employee benefit costs, partially offset by decreased employee-related costs from synergy actions.

    Nevro SG&A Expense
    $46.1 million
    Q1 FY26
    Net Interest Income
    $5.4 millionvs $1.7 million prior year quarter
    Q1 FY26
    GAAP Tax Rate
    20.9%vs 27.2% prior year quarter
    Q1 FY26

    Favorably impacted by stock option windfall benefits.

    Non-GAAP Tax Rate
    21.6%vs 26.6% prior year quarter
    Q1 FY26

    Favorably impacted by stock option windfall benefits.

    Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
    $799.3 millionvs $629.1 million at December 31, 2025
    March 31, 2026

    Increase driven by operating cash flow of $202.4 million, partially offset by capital expenditures.

    Capital Expenditures
    $39.6 million
    Q1 FY26
    Share Repurchase Program Authorization Remaining
    $390 million
    March 31, 2026

    New share repurchase program announced in Q2 2025.

    Shares Repurchased (historical)
    10 million shares
    since FY22

    Represented greater than 25% of the dilution created from the NuVasive merger.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    New product launch ramplaunching
    Procedure volume growthalmost 130,000procedures
    FCF conversion leverage guidance$4.70 to $4.80USD
    Segment franchise organic growth10%%
    Sales force commercial capacity buildactive

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    Patient-specific [script] spacer systemlaunch
    Patient-specific [script] rodslaunch

    Deals & partnerships

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    NuVasiveMerger to create a leading musculoskeletal technology company.

    One of two significant deals closed since FY22, contributing to revenue tripling and FCF increasing 6x.

    NevroAcquisition to expand into neuromodulation and chronic pain management.

    One of two significant deals closed since FY22. Integration involves structural changes in sales and marketing, leading to expected revenue lumpiness in the short term.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Nevro revenue declineQ1 FY26, expected to continue in near term

    Nevro revenue declined by $17.1 million or 17.1% sequentially compared to Q4 2025.

    Mitigation: Actively recruiting new sales personnel, mapping new product introduction plans, transitioning to revised selling model, enhanced training protocols. Expects return to historical run rate revenue late in H2 FY26.

    Enabling Technologies revenue recognition impactRest of FY26

    Shift in pipeline mix to leases and rentals compared to historical outright sales, which historically resulted in higher upfront revenue recognition.

    Mitigation: Refocusing capital approach to drive implant and other recurrent revenue product pull-through. This shift is implied in the revenue guidance for 2026.

    Competitive pressure in roboticsOngoing

    Speed to closing deals has elongated due to hospitals requiring evaluation of all competitive offerings.

    Mitigation: ExcelsiusGPS's ground-up design, FDA clearances for cranial, cervical, sacrum, pelvic orthopedic applications, and end effector tracking position it well against competitors.

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

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    Nevro Revenue Recovery

    Late H2 FY26
    CurrentDeclined 17.1% sequentially in Q1 FY26
    TargetReturn to historical run rate revenue

    Why it matters

    Indicates successful integration and return to profitable growth for the acquired business.

    My expectation is likely that it will probably get a little bit worse before it gets better. And then I'd point you to Keith's remarks of expecting to get back to -- in the direction of historical norms late in the back half of the year.

    Q&A highlights

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    Why was full-year revenue guidance reaffirmed despite a Q1 beat? Are there incremental headwinds or is it conservatism?

    Management expressed confidence in the guidance, noting it's still early in the year. Factors influencing the decision include the strategic shift in Enabling Technologies towards leases/rentals (impacting upfront revenue recognition) and the expected lumpiness in Nevro's revenue.

    No. Thanks for the question. When we think about guidance, I guess our main point in reiterating guidance is that we feel confident in our numbers. We feel confident with what we've done and been able to achieve in Q1. And feel confident in terms of the rest of the year from a guidance perspective.

    asked by Unknown Analyst · answered by Kyle Kline

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strategic Focus and Accomplishments

    Since the close of fiscal 2022, Globus Medical has significantly scaled its business, tripling revenue and generating six times the free cash flow. During this period, the company closed two significant deals, extinguished almost $1 billion in debt, and deployed over $600 million to repurchase more than 10 million shares at an average price of $160 per share, offsetting over 25% of the dilution from the NuVasive merger. The company is now debt-free, generating significant free cash, and has launched over 30 new products, maintaining its DNA of innovation, execution, and financial prudence.

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    U.S. Spine Momentum

    The U.S. Spine business continues to demonstrate strength and resilience, growing 10% in Q1 FY26, marking the third consecutive quarter of this growth rate and achieving 58 consecutive weeks of growth. This momentum is broad-based, with double-digit growth seen across categories such as standard fixation, MIS pedicle screws, expandable TLIF, ALIF posterior cervical, and cervical plating. Products like power tools and DuraPro are also contributing to new share capture and cross-selling opportunities, driven by competitive recruiting and robotics pull-through.

    03

    Enabling Technologies Strategy Shift

    Enabling Technologies posted $26.9 million in revenue, growing 21% in Q1 FY26. The company is strategically altering its approach to capital acquisition, shifting from outright sales to a greater focus on leases and rentals. This change aims to more aggressively drive recurring revenue through implants, disposables, service, and case coverage, aligning with the goal of increasing implant procedure share. The robust pipeline is reflecting this mix shift, which is contemplated in the full-year revenue guidance, as leases and rentals result in different upfront revenue recognition compared to historical cash sales.

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    Trauma Business Performance

    The Trauma business increased 30.4% over the prior year quarter, with growth stemming from both core trauma line share gains and the Precice Limb Lengthening portfolio. The ANTHEM Elbow plating system has exceeded expectations, with demand surpassing initial forecasts, leading to additional sets being delivered in Q2. Precice growth was driven by the ability to fully satisfy market demand after successfully transitioning manufacturing from former NuVasive facilities to Globus in early 2025, with output now exceeding historical levels.

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    Nevro Integration and Challenges

    Nevro contributed $82.7 million in Q1 FY26 revenue, experiencing a sequential decline of $17.1 million or 17.1% compared to Q4 FY25. This lumpiness was anticipated due to structural changes in sales and marketing enacted at the end of 2025 as part of the strategy to rightsize the business and drive profitable sales growth. The team is actively recruiting new sales personnel, mapping new product introductions, and transitioning to a revised selling model, with expectations to return to a more historical run rate revenue late in the second half of the year.

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    Operational Discipline and Innovation

    Globus Medical remains committed to achieving a mid-70s adjusted gross margin profile over the long term, driven by ongoing manufacturing and supply chain initiatives. The company's approach to product development is focused on a ground-up mindset that integrates imaging, navigation, robotics, surgical intelligence, and implants to improve 10-year surgical outcomes to 95% or better. Surgical intelligence aims to create a closed-loop intelligent ecosystem to continuously enhance surgical outcomes.

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