STAAR Surgical Q1 2026: Early Signs Of A Durable Turnaround

STAAR Surgical Company delivered a robust 1Q26 beat, with revenue up 119% YoY to $93.5M and a swing to $5.2M net income. China's market rebound, normalized inventory, and rapid EVO+ ICL adoption drove topline strength, while disciplined OpEx and manufacturing efficiency boosted margins to 73.6%. STAA is benefiting from a structural shift toward lens-based refractive surgery, gaining U.S. share despite a shrinking laser market and expanding its addressable market via FDA approval.