STAAR Surgical Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells implantable lenses for the eye, and companion delivery systems to deliver the lenses into the eye. The company provides Visian implantable Collamer lens product family (ICLs) to treat visual disorders, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia; and Hyperopic ICL, which treats far-sightedness. It also offers preloaded silicone intraocular lenses, as well as preloaded injectors for use in cataract surgery. In addition, the company sells injector parts, and other related instruments and devices. STAAR Surgical Company markets its products to health care providers, including ophthalmic surgeons, vision and surgical centers, hospitals, government facilities, and distributors. The company sells its products directly through its sales representatives in the United States, Japan, Germany, Spain, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, as well as through own representatives and independent distributors in China, Korea, India, France, Benelux, and Italy. STAAR Surgical Company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 4/21/2025 | $17.00 | Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 2/12/2025 | Buy → Hold | Jefferies | |
| 2/12/2025 | $45.00 → $17.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Mizuho |
| 2/12/2025 | Buy → Neutral | BTIG Research | |
| 2/12/2025 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | William Blair | |
| 7/15/2024 | $50.00 → $37.00 | Equal-Weight → Underweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 6/11/2024 | $46.00 | Neutral → Buy | BTIG Research |
| 3/11/2024 | $30.00 → $50.00 | Hold → Buy | Stifel |
| 12/5/2023 | Buy → Hold | Needham | |
| 12/4/2023 | $35.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
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Urges Board to Allow Shareholders to Have Their Final Say on This Ill-Conceived Transaction Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates ("Broadwood" or "we"), which together own 30.2% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:STAA), today responded to the fourth postponement of STAAR's Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") in connection with the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE:ALC). The Special Meeting, which was originally scheduled to be held on October 23, 2025, was adjourned in the face of then-pending rejection, rescheduled (following two subsequent postponements) to be held on December 1
STAAR Special Meeting of Stockholders Adjourned to January 6, 2026 STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL) today announced that Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC) has exercised its right under the Alcon merger agreement to require STAAR to adjourn its Special Meeting of Stockholders in connection with the Alcon merger agreement (the "Special Meeting"). As a result, the Special Meeting, which was scheduled for December 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time, has been adjourned to January 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The record date for STAAR stockholders eligible to vote at the Special Meeting remains the close of business on October 24, 2025. Sto
Expresses Disappointment in the Board's and Management's Continued Pursuit of Ill-advised Deal CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Defender Capital ("Defender" or "we"), a long-term shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STAA) owning approximately 1.5% of the Company's outstanding common stock, today issued the following statement reiterating its intention to vote AGAINST the Company's proposed sale to Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE:ALC) and expressing its disappointment in the Company's Board of Directors' (the "Board") continued pursuit of the deal: As shareholders of STAAR Surgical for the past decade, we remain convicted in the long-term potenti
Expresses Confidence in STAAR's Future and the Opportunity for Significant Value Creation Believes STAAR is Worth at Least $50 Per Share If the Company Is Run in Best Interest of Shareholders Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, "Broadwood") today issued the following letter to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:STAA). Broadwood, which owns 30.2% of STAAR's outstanding common stock, continues to urge its fellow shareholders to vote "AGAINST" the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE:ALC). Shareholders can find additional information at www.LetSTAARShine.com. December 17, 2025 STAA
Broadwood Has Consistently Misled STAAR Stockholders About Takeover Interest in STAAR In Order to Derail the Alcon Merger STAAR Urges Stockholders to Vote "FOR" the Alcon Transaction on WHITE Proxy Card TODAY 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 issued the following open letter to STAAR stockholders: Dear STAAR Surgical Stockholders: The Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the amended agreement with Alcon Inc. (SIX/NYSE:ALC) is just days away. How you vote at the Special Meeting will greatly influence the value of your shares. You have a choice: Vote to
Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates and the funds it advises, "Yunqi Capital"), an investment management firm and 5.1% shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:STAA), today released the following letter to STAAR shareholders in response to the updated reports of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS") and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC ("Glass Lewis") regarding the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (SIX/NYSE:ALC). The text of the letter is as follows: December 17, 2025 Dear Fellow STAAR Shareholders: Following our review of the updated reports of the proxy advisory services ISS and Glass Lewis, Yunqi Capital remains op
Increased Alcon Merger Price of $30.75 per Share is an Attractive Outcome for STAAR Stockholders 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 that independent industry analysts have recognized the value provided to STAAR stockholders by the Company's amended merger agreement with Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC) and the merits of the Alcon transaction. The Alcon merger agreement, as revised on December 9, 2025, provides that STAAR stockholders will receive $30.75 per share in cash if the transaction with Alcon is consummated, representing a 74% premium to STAAR's 90-day Volume
ISS Says It Would Not Be "Unreasonable for a Shareholder to Remain Opposed" to the Deal Broadwood Encourages Shareholders to Follow the Recommendations of Proxy Advisory Firms Glass Lewis and Egan-Jones, Both of Whom Recommend Shareholders Vote "AGAINST" the Proposed Transaction Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates ("Broadwood" or "we") today commented on a report published by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS"), an independent proxy advisory firm, which reiterates that firm's significant concerns regarding the proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:STAA) by Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE:ALC). ISS stated in its latest report on t
STAAR Urges Stockholders to Vote "FOR" Alcon Merger on the WHITE Proxy Card TODAY STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) ("STAAR"), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has issued a new report and revised its recommendation with respect to STAAR's merger with Alcon. ISS is now recommending that all STAAR stockholders vote "FOR" STAAR's amended merger agreement with Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC) at STAAR's Special Meeting of Stockholders on December 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Time). STAAR issued the following stat
Contends STAAR's Process Was Ineffective in Establishing Competitive Auction and Securing Maximum Value for Shareholders Argues Board's Procedural Credibility Is "Remarkably Threadbare" Broadwood Continues to Urge Shareholders to Vote "AGAINST" Proposed Transaction Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates ("Broadwood" or "we") today announced that Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC ("Glass Lewis"), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has reaffirmed its recommendation that shareholders of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:STAA) should vote "AGAINST" the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE:ALC). Glass Lewis concluded in its report that "we do
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Wells Fargo initiated coverage of STAAR Surgical with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $17.00
Jefferies downgraded STAAR Surgical from Buy to Hold
Mizuho downgraded STAAR Surgical from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $17.00 from $45.00 previously
BTIG Research downgraded STAAR Surgical from Buy to Neutral
William Blair downgraded STAAR Surgical from Outperform to Mkt Perform
Morgan Stanley downgraded STAAR Surgical from Equal-Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $37.00 from $50.00 previously
BTIG Research upgraded STAAR Surgical from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $46.00
Stifel upgraded STAAR Surgical from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $50.00 from $30.00 previously
Needham downgraded STAAR Surgical from Buy to Hold
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of STAAR Surgical with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $35.00
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Believes New, Independent, and Experienced Directors Are Needed in Order to Restore Trust in the Board and Confidence in the Go-Shop Process Notes Recently Appended Go-Shop Is Not a Good Substitute for a Full Strategic Alternatives Process Conducted at the Right Time Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, "Broadwood") today commented on the recent filing of amendments to the merger agreement in connection with the proposed sale of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:STAA) to Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE:ALC). Neal C. Bradsher, Founder and President of Broadwood, said: "For more than three months, we have been telling the Board of Directors tha
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 announced that Deborah Andrews has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective June 25, 2025. Ms. Andrews has served as Interim CFO since March 2025, and she previously served as STAAR's CFO from 2007-2013 and 2017-2020. "Deborah has blended seamlessly with the leadership team, and we quickly realized that her deep knowledge of STAAR and her skills, abilities, and approach made her the perfect choice to be STAAR's next CFO," said the Company's CEO and Board member, Stephen Farrell. "In the last few months, Deborah has
Stephen C. Farrell appointed CEO to succeed Tom Frinzi Elizabeth Yeu, M.D. elected Board Chair 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 announced a leadership transition. Stephen C. Farrell, current Lead Independent Director of the STAAR Board of Directors, has been appointed President and CEO, effective February 26, 2025. Tom Frinzi, STAAR's current President and CEO, will remain with the Company in an advisory role through January 2026 to support the leadership transition and build upon STAAR's strong relationships in the ophthalmic community. "We are pleased to
New Appointments Underscore Commitment to Driving Innovation and Industry-Leading Growth STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced Nancy Sabin has been named Chief Marketing Officer and Nathaniel Sisitsky has been named General Counsel. Both will serve on the Company's executive committee and report to Tom Frinzi, STAAR Surgical's President and CEO. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501408389/en/Nancy Sabin, Chief Marketing Officer, STAAR Surgical (Photo:
STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced the appointment of Arthur Butcher, Executive Vice President and Group President, MedSurg and Asia Pacific for Boston Scientific, and Wei Jiang, retired Executive Vice President and President of Bayer Pharmaceuticals Region China & APAC, to its Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2024. "Art Butcher and Wei Jiang are seasoned executives with broad leadership experience built over decades at two of the most highly regarded global companies in the healthcare industry," said Aimee Weisner, Chair
STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced the appointment of Lilian Zhou to its Board of Directors, effective December 4, 2023. "We welcome Lilian Zhou as a new member to our Board of Directors. Lilian is an accomplished investment portfolio manager who worked at highly regarded Wall Street investment institutions before founding her own firm a decade ago," said Aimee Weisner, Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee of STAAR Surgical's Board of Directors. "We look forward to Lilian's contributions as a former institutional shar
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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 third quarter ended September 26, 2025. Third Quarter 2025 Financial Overview Net sales of $94.7 million up 6.9% Y/Y Net sales included $25.9 million related to the previously disclosed December 2024 ICL shipment that was subject to extended payment terms, and which was paid in full during the third quarter 2025 pursuant to such payment terms (the "December China Shipment") Net sales excluding China of $38.9 million up 7.7% Y/Y Gross margin at 82.2% vs. 77.3% year ago due to the timing of the reco
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 June 27, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Overview Net sales of $44.3 million down 55% Y/Y due to planned reduction of channel inventory in China Net sales excluding China of $39.0 million up 10% Y/Y Gross margin at 74.0% vs. 79.2% year ago due to the decrease in sales volume, but up from 65.8% in Q1 of this year Net loss of $(16.8) million or $(0.34) per share, down from net income of $7.4 million or $0.15 per share year ago, but up from a net loss of $(54.2) million
STAAR Surgical is a leader in refractive surgery using Implantable Collamer Lenses, offering solutions for moderate to high myopes Acquisition of STAAR is complementary to Alcon's laser vision correction business and is expected to be accretive in year two Alcon to purchase all outstanding shares of STAAR for $28 per share in cash, valuing STAAR at approximately $1.5 billion in equity value Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL), today announced the companies have entered into a d
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 announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2025, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 after the market close. The Company will also host an earnings call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results and business progress. Event: STAAR Surgical 2Q 2025 Financial Results Webcast Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. ET Location: https://registrations.events/direct/IDX8578398 The live webcast, including an option to pre-register, can be accessed at the preceding link o
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 announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $30 million of its outstanding common stock. "Our decision to initiate a share repurchase program underscores the Board's and management's confidence in STAAR's future and our ability to return to sustainable, profitable growth," said Stephen C. Farrell, Chief Executive Officer of STAAR Surgical. "With a strong balance sheet, no debt, and clear progress in our cost optimization and strategic priorities, we
China ICL Procedure Trends Improving Tariff Mitigation Activities Implemented Cost Controls and Restructuring Initiated to Reduce SG&A Run Rate Earnings Call and Webcast Today at 5:15 p.m. Eastern 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 first quarter ended March 28, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial Overview Net sales of $42.6 million down 45% Y/Y due to planned reduction of channel inventory in China Net Sales Excluding China of $42.2 million up 9% Y/Y reflecting growth in all key markets Gross margin at 65.8% vs. 78.9% year ago due
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 announced changes to its Board of Directors. The Company announced that the Board appointed Louis E. Silverman, who served on the Company's Board from 2014-2022, as a director, effective April 24, 2025. The Company also announced that Aimee S. Weisner, who has served as a director since 2022, has chosen not to stand for re-election to the Board when her term expires at the Company's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders in June. In addition, the Company announced that Wei Jiang, who has served as a director since 2024, has agreed to
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 announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2025, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 after the market close. The Company will also host an earnings call and webcast at 5:15 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results and business progress. Event: STAAR Surgical 1Q 2025 Financial Results Webcast Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Time: 5:15 p.m. ET Location: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=VN5Skdjp The live webcast, including an option to pre-register, can be accessed at the
Net Sales of $313.9 Million and ICL Sales of $312.5 Million for Fiscal 2024 Impacted by Weak China Macroeconomic Conditions ICL Sales Ex. China Up 17% in Fourth Quarter and 13% in Fiscal 2024 Introduces Outlook for Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern 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 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 27, 2024. The Company moved up its earnings announcement and will hold a conference call and webcast today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss its financial results, oper
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 announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 27, 2024, on or about Wednesday, February 19 after the market close. "Our industry-leading EVO ICL technology and market-building initiatives supported our ability to achieve double-digit year-over-year ICL sales growth globally in fiscal 2024, with the exception of China," said Tom Frinzi, Chair of the Board and CEO of STAAR Surgical. "The pervasive and well-documented economic conditions and lower levels of consumer confidenc