Artivion Inc (NYSE:AORT), a medical device company specializing in solutions for aortic disease, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The market's reaction has been notably negative in after-hours trading, with shares declining approximately 3.3%, as investors digest a mixed earnings report that featured a revenue miss but an earnings beat.
Quarterly Performance Versus Estimates
The company's performance relative to Wall Street expectations presents a clear dichotomy between its top and bottom lines.
- Revenue: Artivion posted Q4 revenue of $116.0 million. This represents a robust 19.2% increase compared to the $97.3 million reported in the same quarter last year. However, it fell short of the analyst consensus estimate of approximately $118.7 million.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported a profit of $0.17 per share. This figure significantly exceeded the analyst estimate of $0.083 per share, more than doubling expectations.
The divergence suggests that while sales growth was strong year-over-year, it did not meet the high bar set by forecasts. Conversely, the company managed its costs effectively to deliver profitability well above what analysts had projected for the quarter.
Market Reaction and Recent Trading
The immediate market reaction appears to be driven by the revenue shortfall. The after-hours decline of over 3% indicates investor disappointment with the top-line miss, overshadowing the positive earnings surprise. This sentiment is reflected in the stock's recent performance, which has been lackluster leading up to the report, with shares down roughly 4.4% over the past month.
Forward-Looking Guidance and Analyst Estimates
A key positive takeaway from the report was the company's full-year revenue guidance. Artivion provided an outlook for fiscal 2026 with a midpoint of $495 million. This guidance came in approximately 1% above the existing consensus estimate among analysts, which stands at $500.0 million for the year.
Looking ahead, analysts are forecasting continued growth. For the upcoming first quarter of 2026, the consensus estimates are:
- Q1 2026 Revenue Estimate: $115.1 million
- Q1 2026 EPS Estimate: $0.043
Summary of Key Report Elements
Beyond the headline numbers, the earnings release contained several important details. The reported GAAP revenue of $116.0 million for Q4 2025 includes an adjustment; the company recorded a $2.3 million reserve related to potential repayments to the Italian government for prior years, which was treated as a reduction to revenue. Excluding this item, the company's adjusted revenue performance would have been higher. The press release also highlighted the 19.2% year-over-year sales growth, underscoring the underlying strength of the business despite the quarterly miss.
For a detailed breakdown of historical earnings, future estimates, and analyst projections, readers can review the full data on Chartmill: Artivion Earnings & Estimates.
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