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STERIS Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue grew 9% year-over-year to $1.4 billion, driven by volume and pricing gains across all segments.

  • Gross margin improved to 45.3%, and EBIT margin rose to 22.8% of revenue.

  • Net income from continuing operations was $177.4 million, with adjusted EPS up 15% to $2.34.

  • Free cash flow reached $327M, supported by higher earnings and working capital improvements.

  • CFO transition announced, with Karen succeeding Mike Tokich, and board changes implemented.

Financial highlights

  • Service revenues grew 12.4%, consumables 5%, and capital equipment 5.5% year-over-year.

  • Gross profit increased to $628M, with gross margin at 45.2% and operating margin at 17.7%.

  • Adjusted effective tax rate was 23.5%, up due to geographic mix and discrete item changes.

  • Debt-to-total capital ratio improved to 21.5%; gross debt/EBITDA at 1.2x.

  • Dividend increased 10% to $0.63 per quarter, marking the 20th consecutive annual increase.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY26 reported revenue growth expected at 8–9%, with 200 bps FX benefit; constant currency organic growth at 6–7%.

  • Adjusted EPS guidance unchanged at $9.90–$10.15, reflecting $45M in tariff costs offset by FX.

  • Free cash flow outlook raised by $50M to $820M for FY26; CapEx guidance remains $375M.

  • Restructuring actions expected to improve income from operations by $25M annually starting FY26.

  • Effective tax rate expected to remain at 23.5%.

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STERIS plc offers sterilization, decontamination, and infection prevention solutions for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Its products and services include surgical equipment, endoscopy reprocessing, and laboratory sterilization systems. STERIS plc serves hospitals, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies globally. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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