Stryker (SYK) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 31, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0Welcome to the Second Quarter twenty twenty five Stryker Earnings Call. My name is Megan and I'll be your operator for today's call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Following the conference, we will conduct a question and answer session. This conference call is being recorded for replay purposes.Before we begin, I would like to remind you that the discussions during this conference call will include forward looki ...

Core Insights - Intuitive Surgical reported solid Q2 financial results, with a notable growth in sales and earnings, but shares did not rise significantly due to a conservative outlook on future growth [1][2][8] Financial Performance - Q2 sales reached $2.44 billion, a growth of over 21% year-over-year, surpassing Wall Street estimates by approximately $90 million [3] - Adjusted net income per diluted share was $2.19, reflecting a 23% increase, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.92 [3] Key Metrics and Guidance - Da Vinci procedure growth remained strong at 17%, consistent with Q1 and the full year 2024 [2] - The company raised its 2025 full-year guidance, increasing da Vinci procedure growth expectations by 25 basis points to a midpoint of 16.25% [4] - Adjusted gross margin forecast was boosted by 75 basis points to 66.5%, attributed to a reduced estimated tariff impact [4] Product Performance - Intuitive placed 180 da Vinci 5 systems in Q2, marking a 157% increase from the previous year, indicating strong interest in the new product [5] - The da Vinci SP system saw an 88% increase in procedure growth, while the Ion lung biopsy robot experienced a 52% growth [11] International Market Challenges - International system placements fell to 179 from 192 a year ago, impacted by budgetary pressures in Japan, China, and Europe [6] Long-Term Outlook - The robotics-assisted surgery market remains under-penetrated, providing a long-term growth opportunity for Intuitive Surgical, especially internationally [9] - A new factory opened in Bulgaria aims to meet future international demand [9] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Current price target for Intuitive Surgical is $593.09, indicating a potential upside of 16% based on analyst ratings [12] - Analysts may raise price targets following the positive earnings results, suggesting increased near-term upside potential [13]

Economic Growth and Trade Agreement - The UK economy grew at a rate of 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the fastest growth in a year and making it the fastest-growing economy in the G7 [2][6] - The UK-US trade agreement, effective from June 30, 2025, reduces tariffs on UK automotive and aerospace exports to the US, with a 10% tariff on cars and a 0% tariff on aircraft engines and parts [6] Currency Stability - Following the economic news and trade agreement, the British pound remains stable, with an exchange rate of 1.37 against the US dollar and 9.8 against the Chinese yuan [8][9] Political Landscape - The rise of the Reform Party in London poses a threat to other political parties, with membership doubling since the last election and increasing support among potential voters [10] Healthcare Innovations - The UK Health Secretary announced that robotic-assisted surgeries will become a core part of the NHS development plan over the next decade, aiming for 1 in 8 surgeries to be robot-assisted [12][15] Upcoming IPO - Greek industrial giant Metlen plans to list on the London Stock Exchange on August 4, 2025, with a market value of approximately £5.1 billion [17][18] Cryptocurrency Investments - Several London-listed companies have announced investments in Bitcoin, capitalizing on a 74% increase in Bitcoin's value over the past year, with notable stock price surges following these announcements [20][22] Crime Rates in Newport - Newport has become the town with the highest crime rate in Wales, largely due to drug-related issues, with a crime rate of 121 per 1,000 people, significantly above the Welsh average [24]

Group 1 - The company MicroPort Robotics-B (02252) reported that as of the announcement date, the cumulative order volume for its core products in endoscopy, orthopedics, and vascular intervention exceeded 130 units [1] - The Tumi endoscopic surgical robot has achieved over 70 cumulative commercial orders globally, with nearly 20 new commercial orders signed in 2025, and the total installed base has surpassed 50 units [1] - Tumi has accelerated its clinical application, with over 10,000 human clinical surgeries performed globally to date [1] Group 2 - As of 2025, Tumi has received registration certification in over 10 countries or regions, with a total of more than 30 certified countries or regions worldwide [1] - The Tumi robot's clinical effectiveness, stability, safety, innovation level, and technological content have been increasingly recognized by international regulatory authorities [1] - The Honghu orthopedic surgical robot received registration approval from Health Canada in January 2025, expanding its presence in the global orthopedic surgical robot market [1] Group 3 - Following the global first registration approval for Tumi's remote surgery application in April 2025, the company continues to explore clinical applications in this field [2] - Tumi recently assisted Belgian surgeons in completing two remote surgeries, marking the first robot-assisted remote human surgeries in Europe [2] - The surgeries utilized a hospital's conventional network (V-LAN) with a bidirectional delay of only 20 milliseconds, ensuring the precision required for remote robotic surgery [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported robust organic sales growth of 10.1% in Q1 2025, with adjusted EPS of $2.84, reflecting a 13.6% increase compared to Q1 2024 [5][6][16] - The adjusted gross margin improved to 65.5%, up 190 basis points year-over-year, while the adjusted operating margin was 22.9%, an increase of 100 basis points [23][27] - The company anticipates full-year organic sales growth of 8.5% to 9.5% and adjusted EPS in the range of $13.2 to $13.45 [7][26][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - MedSurg and Neurotechnology achieved organic sales growth of 10.7%, with U.S. growth at 11.4% and international growth at 8.2% [16][19] - The Instruments segment saw U.S. organic sales growth of 10.4%, while Endoscopy reported 11.1% growth driven by core portfolios [17][18] - Orthopedics had organic sales growth of 9.3%, with U.S. knee business growing 8.3% and trauma and extremities growing 15.2% [19][20][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. organic sales growth was 10.7%, while international organic sales growth was 8.5%, with notable strength in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Europe [15][19] - The company noted a favorable pricing impact of 0.7%, while foreign currency had a 0.9% unfavorable impact on sales [14][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed the acquisition of Inari Medical, with integration going well and expected to contribute positively to the vascular division [7][12][50] - The company continues to focus on innovation and product launches, including the Mako robotic system and the Pangaea plating system, which are expected to drive future growth [10][11][12][58] - The company is addressing tariff impacts through pricing strategies, operational efficiencies, and leveraging its manufacturing footprint [27][33][68] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of growth, citing strong demand and no significant red flags in the operating environment [35][40] - Supply chain disruptions were acknowledged, particularly in the medical segment, but these were factored into the guidance [40] - The company remains optimistic about maintaining strong sales momentum and achieving its margin improvement targets despite tariff challenges [27][44][68] Other Important Information - The company has been recognized for the fifteenth consecutive year on Great Place to Work's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For, highlighting its strong corporate culture [8] - The company expects a tariff impact of approximately $200 million in 2025, with ongoing efforts to mitigate this through various strategies [27][33] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company planning to absorb the estimated $200 million tariff impact? - Management indicated that the absorption will come from strong sales momentum, pricing strategies, and optimizing operational expenditures [30][32] Question: What is the outlook for the orthopedics market and the company's positioning? - Management noted that the orthopedics market remains healthy, with expectations for growth above the market average due to strong demand and successful product launches [34][35] Question: Can you provide insights on the gross margin expectations for the rest of the year? - Management expects a balanced contribution to margin improvement from both gross margin and operational expenditures, despite potential tariff impacts in the latter half of the year [42][44] Question: How is the integration of Inari progressing? - The integration is going well, with positive early performance and alignment with the company's culture [50] Question: What are the expectations for capital expenditures in 2026? - Management indicated that it is too early to provide a detailed outlook for 2026, but they remain optimistic about capital needs tied to strong procedural volumes [102]

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