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Staar Surgical

STAA

STAAR Surgical Company is a leading medical device manufacturer dedicated to ophthalmic surgery, specializing in the design and production of implantable lenses for the eye.

Market cap
$1.39B+57.9%
Revenue$290.4M+4.0%
Net income-$21.0M+70.4%
Free cash flow-$56.8M-81.1%
EPS (diluted)-$0.42+70.8%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 12, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$90.2M
EPS estimate$0.21

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$93.5M+120%
Gross profit$68.9M+146%
Operating income$8.0M+114%
Net income$5.2M+110%
EPS (diluted)$0.10+109%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$131.9M-23.8%
Total debt$37.3M+1.7%
Total equity$352.4M+0.7%
Total assets$451.1M-1.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$21.7M-278%
CapEx$443.0K-69.8%
Free cash flow-$22.1M-207%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1.39B+57.9%
Enterprise value$1.3B+89.2%
P/S4.8×+1.9×

Profitability

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Gross margin76.9%+2.9pp
Operating margin-9.1%-3.5pp
Net margin-7.2%-3.0pp
FCF margin-19.6%+55.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-6%-2.4pp
Debt / equity0.1×0.0×
Current ratio5.1×+0.3×

Segments

By geography

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Other Countries$19.2M+0.4%

Competitors

Profile

STAAR Surgical Company is a leading medical device manufacturer dedicated to ophthalmic surgery, specializing in the design and production of implantable lenses for the eye. The company's core value proposition centers on its proprietary Collamer material, a biocompatible collagen copolymer used to create the EVO family of Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs). These lenses provide a premium, reversible alternative to laser-based refractive surgeries for patients seeking visual freedom from eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Competitive position

STAAR is the leading manufacturer of phakic implantable lenses worldwide and holds a unique position as the provider of the only FDA-approved posterior chamber phakic IOL in the United States.

GeographiesUnited States, China, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, South Korea, India, France
Customer segmentsHealthcare Providers, Specialized Clinics, Distributors
Business modelManufacturing, Direct Sales, Distributor-led Sales
SuppliersBiological collagen sources, Synthetic monomer suppliers, Single-source raw material vendors, Medical-grade component manufacturers
CustomersOphthalmologists, Refractive surgery clinics, Medical device distributors, Public and private hospitals
Listed1983
Employees1.1K
CEOWarren Foust
Websitestaar.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Staar Surgical's market cap?
Staar Surgical (STAA) has a market capitalization of $1.4B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Staar Surgical's revenue and profitability?
Staar Surgical generated $290.4M in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $21.0M, representing a net margin of -7.2%. Gross margin stands at 76.9%, with free cash flow of -$56.8M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Staar Surgical's competitors?
Staar Surgical's key competitors include Alcon, Johnson & Johnson, Bausch Health Companies, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Staar Surgical partner with?
Staar Surgical's notable partners include Broadwood Partners, L.P..
What subsidiaries does Staar Surgical have?
Staar Surgical's subsidiaries include STAAR Surgical AG, STAAR Japan Inc..
Where is Staar Surgical headquartered?
Staar Surgical is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 1,115 people. It has been publicly traded since 1983.