STAAR Surgical: Q1 Preliminary Revenues Justify Decision To Reject Alcon Bid

STAAR Surgical Company has seen a dramatic valuation reset, now trading at a $1bn market cap after failed acquisition talks and underwhelming US growth. Q1 2026 net sales are expected to exceed $90m, driven by a strong rebound in China and signaling potential for record annual revenues. Despite operational challenges and competitive pressures, STAA's proprietary Collamer lens and expanded US indications provide incremental growth opportunities.