Jefferies downgraded STAAR Surgical from Buy to Hold
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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
4 - STAAR SURGICAL CO (0000718937) (Issuer)
4 - STAAR SURGICAL CO (0000718937) (Issuer)
4 - STAAR SURGICAL CO (0000718937) (Issuer)
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
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
8-K - STAAR SURGICAL CO (0000718937) (Filer)
8-K - STAAR SURGICAL CO (0000718937) (Filer)
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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today terminated its definitive merger agreement with STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) announced on August 5, 2025. "Throughout this process we remained disciplined with our views on price and risk. Moving forward, our refractive strategy is unchanged and our new wavelight® plus offering remains our focus for the most popular refractive surgery in the world, LASIK. This will be an exciting year for Alcon as we continue the global launches of more than 10 major products in both our surgical and vision care franchises. These innovations substantiv
Thanks Fellow Shareholders for Rejecting the Transaction Reiterates Enthusiasm for the Company's Standalone Prospects Looks Forward to Engaging with Board and Fellow Shareholders and Working Towards a Bright Future for STAAR 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), commented on the results of the Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") that was held earlier today in connection with the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE:ALC). Based on preliminary results, shareholders voted decisively to reject t
STAAR Intends to Terminate Alcon Merger Agreement 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, announced that based on preliminary estimates by STAAR's proxy solicitor, STAAR did not receive the necessary stockholder votes to approve the merger agreement with Alcon at the Special Meeting of Stockholders held today. STAAR intends to terminate its merger agreement with Alcon. No termination fee will be payable by either party, and STAAR will remain a standalone, publicly traded company and continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "STAA." Stephen Farrell,
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