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STAASTAAR Surgical Company
$25.21$1.3B
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STAAR Surgical Company

STAA
NASDAQ · Eye & Dental Care
$25.21
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$1.26B
P/E2447.6x
52W High$35.87
Volume1.04M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Volatile Recovery Stalls Amidst Structural Margin Resilience

STAAR Surgical's recovery appears fragile, with Q2 2026 revenue flatlining at $93.5M after a volatile period, suggesting the 111% YoY growth is largely a function of depressed prior-year comparisons.

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsNeutral
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MARKET ACTION

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+9195% Peers

P/E is 9195% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 73 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 73)

04

Trend Check

N/A

Trend data unavailable

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 4

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
STAA+6.82%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
STAA-5.33%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
STAA-26.93%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+61.38%
5-Year Return
STAA-78.53%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+50.73%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
2447.6x
Forward P/EExpansion
80.3x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
34.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
1.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
2447.6x
72.6x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
34.1x
48.5x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
70.3x
148.9x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$5.77-77.1%
Base (Fair)$10.80-57.2%
Bull$13.14-47.9%
$5.77 Bear$10.80 Base$13.14 Bull
Current Market Price: $25.21
Trades at a 133.4% premium to Base DCF ($10.80)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$239M-23.7% YoY
Net income FY25
-$80M-298.1% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
-$40M-422.2% YoY
Operating margin FY25
-19.2%-15.2 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)-13.2%
Avg ROIC 5Y8.6%
ROE (TTM)0.1%
Piotroski Score1 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 4, 2026
$0.11+116.7%
vs $0.05
$83M+5.9%
vs $79M
Q3 2026
Aug 12, 2026
$0.16-27.7%
vs $0.22
$94M+3.2%
vs $91M
Q2 2026
May 13, 2026
$0.38+600.8%
vs $0.05
$94M+18.8%
vs $79M
Q2 2026
Mar 3, 2026
-$0.20-211.1%
vs $0.18
$58M-22.9%
vs $75M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Defense World·3d ago
What STAAR Surgical (STAA) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ: STAA) reported lower third-quarter sales and profit on a reported basis, but said revenue rose 21% after excluding a prior-year deferred sales item in China. The implantable lens maker also said demand for higher-priced products in China exceeded its ability to supply them during the quarter. Net sales for the third quarter of

Seeking Alpha·3d ago
STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research·3d ago
Staar Surgical (STAA) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Staar Surgical (STAA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.46 per share a year ago.

Business Wire·3d ago
STAAR Surgical Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO™ family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today reported results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2026. The Company will host an earnings call and webcast today at 5:30 PM Eastern Time. Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 2026 Highlights Include: Net sales down 12% Y/Y; up 21% excluding a 33-percentage point ($25.9.

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Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for STAAR Surgical Company (STAA)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
STAA logoSTAASTAAR Surgical CompanyCurrent
$25.21$1.26B2447.57-23.72%0.16%0.15%—
ALGN logoALGNAlign Technology, Inc.
$166.00$11.89B23.970.9%11.83%11.76%—
LNTH logoLNTHLantheus Holdings, Inc.
$100.61$6.55B25.500.5%17.28%21.72%—
TMDX logoTMDXTransMedics Group, Inc.
$88.24$3.05B24.9437.13%19.85%28.38%—
EW logoEWEdwards Lifesciences Corporation
$102.14$58.81B57.7711.55%15.3%9.65%—
ATRC logoATRCAtriCure, Inc.
$58.54$2.98B195.9814.88%2.52%2.93%—

Compare STAA vs Peers

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs ALGN

Most directly comparable listed peer for STAA.

Scale Benchmark

vs ABT

Larger-name benchmark to compare STAA against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs ALGN, LNTH, TMDX, EW

05

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Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

STAA SEC Filings & Documents

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 12, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 22, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Mar 3, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 21, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 12, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 13, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

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STAA Frequently Asked Questions

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is STAAR Surgical Company's revenue?

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) reported $328.3M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $239.4M in fiscal year 2025. That is 467% more than the $42.2M of fiscal year 1996.

How fast is STAAR Surgical Company growing?

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) grew revenue by 42.4% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is STAA profitable?

Yes. STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) earned $0.5M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 0.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is STAA's return on equity?

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) had a return on equity (ROE) of 0.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.

What is STAAR Surgical Company's free cash flow?

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) generated $17.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

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