Review Staar Surgical's (STAA) international revenue performance and how it affects the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street and the future prospects for the stock.

On August 14, 2026, Staar Surgical Co (STAA) shares rose 3.4% today, bringing the current price to $26.19. The stock has fluctuated within a 52-week range of $1

STAAR Surgical NASDAQ: STAA reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $93.5 million, up 111% from $44.3 million a year earlier, as growth in China, the Americas and parts of Europe contributed to what President and Chief Executive Officer Warren Foust called the company's strongest first half of revenue performance.

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Staar Surgical (STAA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.07 per share a year ago.

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO™ family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today reported results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Overview Net sales of $93.5 million, up 111% Y/Y Net sales excluding China of $41.2 million, up 6.0% Y/Y China sales of $52.3 million up over 100%, 10% sequentially APAC sales up 189% Y/Y, ex-China sales up.

Staar Surgical (STAA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that following an extensive global search, its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Warren Foust as President and Chief Executive Officer and a new member of the Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2026. Mr. Foust joined STAAR in April 2023 and h.

STAAR Surgical Company shares fell sharply after preliminary Q2 2026 sales met expectations but lacked forward guidance, raising investor concerns. STAA demonstrated robust revenue growth, especially in China and the Americas, with improved margins and cost discipline, but EMEA sales lagged due to geopolitical issues. Despite recent profitability and a strong cash position, uncertainty remains over the sustainability of these improvements and the absence of detailed guidance.

STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) stock is trading lower on Friday after reporting preliminary net sales for the second quarter of over $90 million, compared to net sales of $44.3 million a year ago.