Thermo Fisher Beats Estimates With $12B Q2 Revenue, $6.03 Adjusted EPS — Stock Jumps 10%
Thermo Fisher posted Q2 2026 revenue of $11.99 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.03, both topping market expectations. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year while adjusted EPS rose 13%.
- Thermo Fisher posted Q2 2026 revenue of $11.99B, up 10% year-over-year
- Adjusted EPS beat estimates at $6.03, and shares jumped nearly 10% post-earnings
Thermo Fisher said in a SEC 8-K filing on July 23 (local time) that its Q2 2026 revenue reached $11.99 billion, beating market expectations.
📊 Quote at Time of Writing (Jul 24, 2026, 01:04 KST)
$578.06 ▲ +9.80%
Quarter at a Glance
Thermo Fisher's Q2 revenue rose 10% year-over-year, from $10.85 billion to $11.99 billion. Organic revenue growth — stripping out the effects of new acquisitions and currency — came in at 5%. Adjusted operating margin (adjusted operating income excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, divided by revenue) improved from 21.9% to 22.8%, showing profitability gains alongside the top-line growth.
- Revenue: $11.99 billion, up 10% year-over-year
- GAAP EPS: $4.68, up 9% year-over-year
- Adjusted EPS: $6.03, up 13% year-over-year
- GAAP operating income: $2.09 billion, up 14% year-over-year
- Adjusted operating income (excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization): $2.73 billion, up 15% year-over-year
Market Reaction
Thermo Fisher shares traded at $578.06 as of early morning July 24, 2026 (Korea time), up 9.80% from the previous close. Foreign media outlets described the results as a strong beat. Investor's Business Daily read the report as a positive signal for the broader medtech sector. Investing.com noted the company raised its full-year outlook alongside the earnings release. During the quarter, the company also repurchased $1.0 billion worth of its own shares.
This article was automatically generated based on the original SEC 8-K filing and international media reports, with the goal of delivering key data quickly after the announcement. Investors are advised to review the company's official filing before making trading decisions. Quotes reflect the time this article was written and may differ from current prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Thermo Fisher's Q2 revenue?
Revenue was $11.99 billion, up 10% year-over-year. Organic revenue growth, excluding the effects of acquisitions and currency, was 5%.
What is adjusted earnings per share (EPS)?
Adjusted EPS excludes one-time costs and accounting adjustments to better reflect a company's core operating performance. This quarter's adjusted EPS was $6.03, up 13% from a year earlier.
How did the stock react after the earnings release?
As of early morning July 24, 2026 (Korea time), shares traded at $578.06, up 9.80% from the previous close.
Did the company provide guidance for the next quarter?
The filing itself did not include specific figures. The company said it would update its full-year 2026 outlook during the earnings conference call.
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