Smith & Nephew (SN) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
4 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Underlying revenue growth for Q2 2026 was 1.6%, below expectations, with strong Sports Medicine and ENT offset by softness in US Orthopaedics and Advanced Wound Bioactives.
H1 2026 trading profit reached $566 million, up 8.1% year-over-year, supported by efficiency savings and tariff refunds.
The group remains focused on margin progress, expecting further improvement in US Orthopaedics and normalization in Bioactives through the year.
Revenue outlook for FY 2026 reduced to around 4%, but profit, free cash flow, and ROIC guidance are maintained, supported by additional $50 million in efficiency savings identified for 2026.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue was $1,597 million (+1.6% underlying, +2.8% reported), with a 120 bps FX tailwind.
H1 2026 revenue was $3,097 million (+4.6% reported, +2.3% underlying); trading profit margin improved to 18.3%.
Gross margin rose to 71.1%, up 60 bps year-over-year, driven by efficiency savings.
Adjusted EPSA for H1 2026 was 47.7¢, up 11.0% year-over-year; interim dividend increased 4% to 15.6¢ per share.
H1 free cash flow was $231 million, impacted by higher capex and working capital.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year underlying revenue growth outlook reduced to around 4%, with H2 2026 growth expected at 5.0–5.5%.
Trading profit guidance maintained at around 8% growth (excluding M&A), or ~$1.3 billion including Integrity acquisition.
Free cash flow expected at ~$800 million for 2026; ROIC above 10%.
Additional $50 million in efficiency savings identified for 2026, raising total to $200 million.
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