The 44th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference
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Penumbra (PEN) The 44th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference summary

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The 44th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference summary

1 Feb, 2026

Business overview and market segmentation

  • Operations span globally with over 4,000 employees and all manufacturing in California.

  • Business restructured into thrombectomy, embolization, and access segments for clearer market focus.

  • Embolization and neuro access businesses are mature, with strong market leadership and stable growth.

  • Thrombectomy segment targets multiple vascular beds, including pulmonary embolism, DVT, ALI, ischemic stroke, and coronary cases.

  • Estimated U.S. patient populations: 157,000 for PE, 350,000 for DVT, 260,000 for ALI, and 200,000 for ischemic stroke.

Technological advancements and product launches

  • Launch of Lightning Flash 1.0 and 2.0 marked a transformative year, enabling faster, safer, and simpler clot removal.

  • Lightning Flash 2.0 features a higher-fidelity algorithm, improving speed and safety in PE cases.

  • Lightning Bolt 7 and Thunderbolt leverage computer-controlled aspiration for arterial and stroke cases.

  • RED 72 SENDit catheter achieved wide penetration, facilitating access in neurovascular procedures.

  • Clinical cases demonstrated significant reductions in procedure times and improved patient outcomes.

Competitive landscape and growth strategy

  • Innovation and product performance are key to maintaining leadership amid strong competition.

  • Ongoing education and engagement with hospitals are critical to expanding market share.

  • Simultaneous focus on competing and preparing for the next phase of growth.

  • Acute clot management represents a major opportunity, with over a million U.S. patients annually.

  • Confidence in ability to drive adoption and treat more patients through continued innovation.

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