Guiding 2026 organic growth of 1% to 3%, down from 2025's 3.9%.
Guidance · revenue to 2%
Zimmer Biomet reported a strong Q4 2025 beat on the top line with 5.4% growth, but offered a cautious 2026 revenue outlook of only 1-3% growth, citing the significant disruption expected from the multi-year restructuring of its US sales channel. The company is prioritizing debt reduction and share buybacks over M&A during this transition. Q4 2025 reported organic constant currency revenue growth of 5.4%, with US growth at 5.7% and international at 5%, reported EPS of $2.42.
Zimmer Biomet reported a strong Q4 2025 beat on the top line with 5.4% growth, but offered a cautious 2026 revenue outlook of only 1-3% growth, citing the significant disruption expected from the multi-year restructuring of its US sales channel. The company is prioritizing debt reduction and share buybacks over M&A during this transition. Q4 2025 reported organic constant currency revenue growth of 5.4%, with US growth at 5.7% and international at 5%, reported EPS of $2.42.
Guidance · revenue to 2%
Q4 2025 reported organic constant currency revenue growth of 5.4%, with US growth at 5.7% and international at 5%, reported EPS of $2.42.
2026 revenue guidance of 1-3% growth, reflecting a deliberate step-down from the +5% exit rate due to the US Salesforce transformation and international go-to-market changes.
Company generating strong free cash flow ($1.2B in 2025, 11% growth), with 2026 expected to continue with 8-10% FCF growth.
Management discussed the mBoss semi and fully autonomous AI-driven orthopedic robotic system, acquired via the Monogram acquisition. They plan to launch it in 2027 and showcased it at AAOS, emphasizing its potential to change the standard of care.
Management's tone is cautious, guiding to low-single-digit growth in 2026, explicitly citing short-term disruption from a massive US sales force restructuring which outweighs a strong Q4 exit rate.
Management expressed confidence in strategic initiatives, new product momentum, and long-term growth, while acknowledging short-term disruption from the sales force transition.
“The evolution of the U.S. Salesforce represents the final core initiative in a transformation. And while it might create some short-term disruption across pockets of an organization, it is by far the most crucial step in order to convert Z…”
“I wouldn't say it's a change. I would say that it's a pause. ... It's not a time to add more complexity. This is not a time to run more projects.”
“So we're very excited about the business. Again, two quarters behind. I just left the sales meeting in San Diego a couple of weeks ago. I'll tell you, Ryan, that with eight new products being launched in 2026, with virtually the same legac…”
| 지표 | 기간 | 범위 | 중간값 | 상태 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | FY2026 | $8.30–$8.45 | $8.38 | GUIDED |
| Free cash flow | FY2026 | 8%–10% | 9% | GUIDED |
| Revenue | FY2026 | 1%–3% | 2% | GUIDED |
Zimmer Biomet is executing a multi-year overhaul of its entire US sales channel, moving from a largely non-dedicated (1099) and non-specialized model to a fully dedicated and specialized one. The company states current productivity is roughly half of direct competitors, and that the transition could take through 2027 to complete. — This deliberate sales disruption in the US is a direct driver of the company's lowered 2026 guidance, signaling a potential near-term share shift in the large-joints market as competitors (Stryker, Enovis, Smith+Nephew) may capitalize on the disruption.
“The evolution of the U.S. Salesforce represents the final core initiative in a transformation. And while it might create some short-term disruption across pockets of an organization, it is by far the most crucial step in order to convert”
… move faster, and we will. With that context, we now expect full-year organic constant currency revenue growth for 2026 in the low single-digit range, or 1% to 3% growth, with an adjusted EPS, earnings per share, of $8.30 to $8.45, which includes the contribution from Paragon 28 beginning April 21st, the one-year anniversary of the deal closing. Suki will provide further details during his remarks. The evolution of the U.S. Salesforce represents the final core initiative in a transformation. And while it might create some short-term disruption across pockets of an organization, it is by far the most crucial step in order to convert Zimmer Biomed into a durable mid-single-digit-plus growth company for the long term. Turning now to our three key strategic priorities for Zimmer Biomed, starting with number one, people and culture, we remain committed to having the right people in the right roles to maintain our leading position in the key areas where we compete. By having a dedicated and specialized US sales channel, we will now enhance our ability to consistently, and with no surprises, execute our strategy. This will drive increased productivity while enabling us to be more …