Henry Schein raises 2026 EPS guidance to $5.29-$5.39 after higher Q2 results
Henry Schein reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $3.5 billion, up 6.7% from a year earlier, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.27 versus $1.10. It raised its full-year 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to $5.29 to $5.39 from $5.23 to $5.37, and its sales growth guidance to 4.5% to 5.5% from 3% to 5%. For shareholders, both headline profit and guidance moved higher.
Key points
- Q2 2026 net sales were $3.5 billion, up 6.7%, including 4.6% internal sales growth
- Q2 2026 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.82 versus $0.70; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.27 versus $1.10
- 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance raised to $5.29 to $5.39 from $5.23 to $5.37; sales growth guidance raised to 4.5% to 5.5% from 3% to 5%
- Repurchased $200 million of common stock in Q2; $455 million remained authorized at quarter end
The filing
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