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Apr 03, 2020
STAAR Surgical Q1 2020 Earnings Report
STAAR Surgical's financial results for Q1 2020 were reported, showing an increase in net sales and ICL sales, but a decrease in gross margin and net income compared to the prior year quarter.
Key Takeaways
STAAR Surgical reported net sales of $35.2 million, an 8% increase compared to the prior year quarter. ICL sales increased by 6% and units by 9%. Gross margin decreased to 70.4% from 74.2% in the prior year, and the company experienced a net loss of approximately breakeven per share, compared to a net income of $0.03 per share in the prior year quarter. Cash and cash equivalents ended the quarter at $110.9 million.
Net sales increased by 8% to $35.2 million compared to the prior year quarter.
ICL sales grew by 6% with a 9% increase in units compared to the prior year quarter.
Gross margin decreased to 70.4% compared to 74.2% in the prior year quarter.
Net loss was approximately breakeven per share, compared to a net income of $0.03 per share in the prior year quarter.
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Forward Guidance
STAAR Surgical anticipates that Q2 will be negatively impacted by markets reopening in late May and June. However, the company expects to resume double-digit growth in Q3 and Q4, assuming no further forced closures or challenging COVID-19 scenarios.
Positive Outlook
- Large Asian markets are growing well now.
- Company expects to resume double-digit growth outlook originally targeted in Q3 and Q4.
- Strong desire to resume refractive surgery quickly once elective procedures are allowed.
- Highest ICL sales and unit growth experienced in the last five years for January.
- Major markets which remained open continued trend into the middle of March.
Challenges Ahead
- Significant winding down or pause of implants in COVID-19 hotspots.
- Q2 will be negatively impacted by the markets that are just returning to re-open their clinics and practices in late May into June.
- COVID-19 impact on revenue of approximately $4.0 million.
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