Pacira Q1 revenue rises 5% to $177.4 million; 2026 guidance reiterated
Pacira BioSciences reported first-quarter 2026 total revenue of $177.4 million, up 5% from $168.9 million a year earlier, led by EXPAREL volume growth of 7%. Profit fell, with GAAP net income of $2.9 million ($0.07 per share) versus $4.8 million ($0.10 per share) and non-GAAP net income of $24.5 million ($0.60 per share) versus $30.0 million. The company reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance, including total revenue of $745 million to $770 million.
Key points
- Total revenue $177.4 million in Q1 2026, up from $168.9 million in Q1 2025; EXPAREL net product sales $143.3 million, up 5%
- GAAP net income $2.9 million ($0.07 per share) vs. $4.8 million ($0.10) a year earlier; adjusted EBITDA $40.2 million vs. $44.1 million
- Repurchased 2.2 million shares for $50.0 million in Q1; $100.0 million remains on the authorization, which expires December 31, 2026
- 2026 guidance reiterated: total revenue $745 million to $770 million; EXPAREL net product sales $600 million to $620 million
The filing
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