Cooper Companies Inc (NYSE:COO) reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and issued second-quarter guidance above estimates on Thursday.

Cooper Companies reported quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.03 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.024 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.026 billion.

Cooper Companies raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $4.45-$4.60 to $4.58-$4.66 and increased sales guidance from $4.299 billion-$4.338 billion to $4.306 billion-$4.346 billion.

“We’re pleased to report a strong start to the fiscal year, highlighted by product launches, outstanding profitability, and robust cash flow, all of which gives us the confidence to raise both earnings and free cash flow guidance. Revenue growth benefited from continued strength in our premium MyDay portfolio, and momentum is building from product launches including early traction from MyDay MiSight. Operating margins exceeded expectations, reflecting disciplined execution and the meaningful synergies delivered through last year’s reorganization. These improvements are strengthening our foundation–enhancing efficiency, improving our cost structure, and enabling more targeted investment in our highest-return opportunities,” said Al White, CooperCompanies’ President and CEO.

Cooper Companies shares fell 3.3% to trade at $77.60 on Friday.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on Cooper Companies following earnings announcement.

• Needham analyst David Saxon maintained Cooper Companies with a Buy and raised the price target from $99 to $101.
• Barclays analyst Matt Miksic maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $98 to $103.
• Citigroup analyst Joanne Wuensch maintained the stock with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $88 to $87.

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