AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Edwards Lifesciences (EW)

Edwards Lifesciences Q1 sales rise 16.7% to $1.65 billion; raises 2026 guidance

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Edwards Lifesciences reported first-quarter 2026 sales of $1.65 billion, up 16.7% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.66. The company raised its full-year 2026 sales growth guidance to 9% to 11% and the midpoint of its adjusted EPS guidance, and it completed a $500 million accelerated share repurchase.

Key points

  • Q1 sales grew 16.7% to $1.65 billion (12.7% on a constant currency basis); TAVR sales were $1.20 billion and TMTT sales were $173 million.
  • Q1 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.66 versus $0.61 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $0.78 versus $0.64.
  • Full-year 2026 sales growth guidance raised to 9% to 11% from 8% to 10%; adjusted EPS guidance range is $2.95 to $3.05 versus $2.90 to $3.05 previously.
  • The company completed a $500 million accelerated share repurchase and has about $1.5 billion remaining under its authorization.

The filing

CompanyEdwards Lifesciences (EW)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 23, 2026, 4:20 PM ET
Accession number0001099800-26-000021

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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