UK's Creo Medical H1 revenue surges, loss narrows
Overview
UK medical device firm's H1-26 revenue rose 45% yr/yr, in line with management expectations
Underlying operating loss for H1-26 narrowed by over 25% to £4.9 mln
Company completed £5.5 mln equity placing and secured £2 mln convertible loan note in May 2026
Outlook
Creo Medical expects full-year revenue growth of 50% to 60%
Company says H2 revenue profile is supported by a strong order book and usual seasonality
Company expects proceeds from CME Stake Disposal to strengthen near-term balance sheet
Result Drivers
PROCEDURAL ADOPTION - Co said revenue growth was supported by increased adoption of its advanced energy platform and broader clinician engagement
COST CONTROL - Co attributed reduced operating costs to disciplined cost control and a simplified operating model
CLINICAL VALIDATION - Co said growing external clinical validation and key opinion leader presentations supported commercial adoption
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
H1 Underlying EBIT on contops basis | -GBP 4.9 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the medical equipment, supplies & distribution peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Creo Medical Group PLC is GBp55.00, about 363.2% above its September 29 closing price of GBp11.88
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