Edwards Lifesciences Reaffirms Strategy for Sustainable, Differentiated Growth at Annual Investor Conference
Innovation with Purpose, Powered by Science, Centered on Patients: Edwards’ Commitment to Drive Value for the Healthcare Ecosystem
“As we enter 2026, we are poised for sustainable growth and long-term value creation,” said
Highlights of today’s conference include:
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Reaffirming our previously increased 2025 total company constant currency sales growth guidance of the high end of 9% to 10%; and EPS of
$2.56 to$2.62 -
Projecting 2026 constant currency sales growth of 8% - 10%; adjusted leveraged EPS of
$2.80 -$2.95 , including dilution from plannedJenaValve acquisition, with ~100bps of operating margin expansion at the midpoint:-
TAVR sales of
$4.6 -$4.9 billion ; constant currency growth of 6% - 8% -
TMTT sales of
$740 -$780 million ; constant currency growth of 35% - 45% -
Surgical sales of
$1.05 -$1.13 billion ; mid-single digit constant currency growth
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TAVR sales of
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Advancing broad and balanced portfolio of structural heart therapies in 2026 and beyond with:
- SAPIEN as the global TAVR benchmark enabling a new era of proactive disease management
- Groundbreaking TMTT portfolio with PASCAL, EVOQUE and SAPIEN M3 systems
- Surgical performance driving RESILIA innovations to transform patients’ lives globally
- New therapeutic areas including Structural Heart Failure and TAVR-AR
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Increasing contribution from our expanding structural heart portfolio in the long term; targeting ~10% average annual constant currency sales growth with EPS leverage:
- Mid-to-high single digit TAVR growth
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TMTT to reach
$2 billion by 2030 - Additional growth contribution from Structural Heart Failure and TAVR-AR
Topics to be discussed at today’s conference include:
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) – Edwards’ TAVR is positioned as the global benchmark, entering a new era of proactive disease management. The company’s SAPIEN platform, with new indications and proven durability, remains the best-in-class therapy for lifetime management of patients with severe AS. SAPIEN is also the most studied valve, with more than 15 years of distinguished clinical trials involving over 10,000 patients, 10
Anticipated upcoming milestones include:
- Continued adoption of SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA globally and asymptomatic patient treatment
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U.S. TAVR guideline updates expected by Q4 2026 - Updated TAVR National Coverage Determination (NCD) expected by Q4 2026
- Presentation of PROGRESS clinical evidence expected at TCT 2026, the pivotal trial studying the treatment of moderate aortic stenosis patients
Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) – Edwards is advancing its vision to meet the complex unmet needs of patients with mitral and tricuspid disease with a differentiated portfolio comprised of repair and replacement technologies. The company has successfully commercialized a unique portfolio of therapies, including the PASCAL, EVOQUE and SAPIEN M3 systems, transforming care by enabling personalized therapy. At the same time, the company remains committed to its strategy of transformative product innovation, robust and expanding clinical evidence to support approvals and adoption, as well as comprehensive support to ensure excellent real-world patient outcomes.
Anticipated upcoming milestones include:
- Continued follow-up of the recently fully-enrolled CLASP IIF, the pivotal trial studying the PASCAL system in patients with functional MR
- FDA approval of the SAPIEN M3 mitral valve, the world’s first transcatheter mitral valve replacement system, remains on-track for early 2026
- Launch of next-generation PASCAL system, advancing outcomes for tricuspid and mitral patients, and FDA approval of PASCAL for TR, expected in Q4 2026
- TRISCEND II 2-year data on EVOQUE tricuspid valve expected in Q2 2026; next-generation technology, expected in H2 2027
Surgical – Edwards remains committed to advancing its leadership in surgical therapies and transforming patients’ lives globally with leading surgical innovations. The company is focused on identifying and solving critical unmet needs in cardiac surgery to help patients live longer, healthier and more active lives. In 2026, Edwards will continue to drive adoption of its RESILIA tissue portfolio, the standard of tissue durability, including the INSPIRIS, MITRIS and KONECT platforms.
Anticipated upcoming milestones include:
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Launch of TRIFORMIS in the
U.S. , the first surgical valve that will be indicated and designed for the tricuspid position, expected in H2 2026 - COMMENCE 10-year data on RESILIA tissue, expected in H2 2026
Structural Heart Failure – Edwards plans to establish a new data-driven, patient-engaged standard of care with its implantable pressure sensor guided management solutions, a meaningful long-term opportunity for patients suffering from heart failure. In 2026 and beyond, Edwards will continue to invest internally in R&D, and externally in adjacent therapies, to transform patient care while building its team and deploying clinician and patient education and awareness.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation (TAVR-AR) – AR is a deadly and progressive disease that affects a significant and growing number of patients with limited treatment options. As the pioneer in valve innovation, Edwards is well-positioned to lead this next frontier of aortic valve disease treatment and expects this to be the beginning of a long-term, iterative strategy similar to TAVR for AS.
2026 Guidance
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Sales (constant currency growth rates) |
(8% - 10% growth) |
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TAVR |
(6% - 8% growth) |
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TMTT |
(35% - 45% growth) |
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Surgical |
(mid-single digit growth) |
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FX Impact on Sales |
Nominal |
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Adjusted Gross Profit Margin |
78% - 79% |
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Adjusted Operating Margin |
28% - 29% ~100bps expansion at midpoint |
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Tax Rate |
16% - 19% |
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Adjusted EPS |
~11% growth at midpoint |
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Diluted Shares Outstanding |
580 – 585 million |
In addition to Zovighian, several clinical perspectives will be provided, along with presentations from other members of Edwards’ management team:
Dan Lippis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
YJ Oh, Surgical
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The investor conference can be accessed via live webcast at ir.edwards.com beginning at
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