ANGO Stock Dips Despite Q2 Earnings Beat, Gross Margin Improves

Core Insights - AngioDynamics, Inc. (ANGO) reported breakeven adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an improvement from a loss of 4 cents in the same quarter last year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 10 cents [1][2] - The company’s pro-forma revenues for the fiscal second quarter reached $79.4 million, reflecting an 8.8% year-over-year increase and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.5% [3][10] - Despite the positive financial results, shares of AngioDynamics fell nearly 13.5% in the trading session following the announcement [4] Revenue Analysis - U.S. net revenues for the quarter totaled $67.6 million, up 7.8% year over year, surpassing the estimate of $62.3 million [5] - Pro-forma international revenues were $11.8 million, an 8.8% increase from the previous year, exceeding the projection of $10.2 million [5] Segment Performance - The Med Tech segment reported pro-forma net sales of $35.7 million, a 13% increase year over year, outperforming the estimate of $32.7 million [6] - Key drivers included Auryon sales of $16.3 million (up 18.6% year over year) and Mechanical Thrombectomy revenues of $11 million (up 3.9% year over year) [7] - Pro-forma Med Device revenues totaled $43.8 million, reflecting a 5.6% increase compared to the previous year, also exceeding the estimate of $39.9 million [8] Margin and Expense Analysis - AngioDynamics' pro forma gross profit rose 14% to $44.8 million, with gross margin expanding by 170 basis points to 56.4%, surpassing the projected margin of 54.2% [11][10] - Sales and marketing expenses increased by 4.4% year over year to $26.7 million, while R&D expenses rose by 20.7% to $7.8 million [12] Cash Position - The company ended the second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $41.6 million, up from $38.8 million at the end of the previous quarter, with no debt on its balance sheet [13] Fiscal Year Guidance - AngioDynamics updated its fiscal 2026 sales guidance to a range of $312-$314 million, up from the previous guidance of $308-$313 million [14] - The company anticipates Med Tech revenue growth of 14-16% and flat to 1% growth for Med Device revenues [15] - Adjusted loss per share is projected to be between 33 cents and 23 cents, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at a loss of 28 cents per share [16] Overall Assessment - AngioDynamics demonstrated strong execution in the second quarter, with revenue growth driven by the higher-margin Med Tech portfolio, which now accounts for 45% of total revenue [17] - Auryon continues to be a significant growth driver, achieving its 18th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [18] - The Mechanical Thrombectomy segment showed mid-single-digit growth, with regulatory advancements expected to enhance adoption and clinical use [19]