Inspire Medical Systems Analysts Lower Their Forecasts After Q2 Results

Core Insights - Inspire Medical Systems reported second-quarter earnings of 45 cents per share, exceeding analyst consensus estimates of 21 cents per share, with quarterly sales of $217.086 million, also surpassing the consensus estimate of $214.480 million [1][2] Financial Guidance - The company lowered its FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from a range of $2.20-$2.30 to $0.40-$0.50 and reduced sales guidance from $940 million-$955 million to $900 million-$910 million [2] Product Launch and Market Reaction - The full launch of the FDA-cleared Inspire V system in the U.S. is highlighted as a significant milestone, with positive feedback from surgeons and patients regarding the simplified procedure and patient outcomes [3] - Following the earnings announcement, Inspire Medical Systems shares fell by 40.6%, trading at $77.14 [3] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Multiple analysts adjusted their price targets for Inspire Medical Systems post-earnings, with JP Morgan downgrading from Overweight to Neutral and lowering the target from $195 to $110, while Stifel maintained a Hold rating with a target reduction from $175 to $140 [4][6] - Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating but reduced the price target from $233 to $150, and RBC Capital kept an Outperform rating with a target cut from $215 to $180 [6] - UBS maintained a Buy rating with a target decrease from $270 to $230, while Wells Fargo lowered its Equal-Weight rating target from $174 to $101 [6] - Lake Street maintained a Buy rating with a target reduction from $270 to $150, and Truist Securities downgraded from Buy to Hold with a target cut from $190 to $125 [6]