Stratasys Shares Plunge 13% as 2026 EPS Guidance Misses by 52.6%
Stratasys projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.12 at midpoint, missing analyst forecasts by 52.6%, while forecasting $570 million in revenue mid-range and below-consensus adjusted EBITDA, prompting a 13% share drop in morning trading. In Q4, revenue of $140 million and adjusted EPS of $0.07 beat estimates, but adjusted EBITDA fell short.
1. Guidance Shortfall and Stock Reaction
Stratasys projected adjusted EPS of $0.12 for fiscal 2026, missing analysts' midpoint estimate by 52.6% and issued adjusted EBITDA guidance below consensus despite revenue guidance of $570 million at the midpoint. This shortfall led to a 13% decline in share price during the morning session on March 5.
2. Mixed Fourth-Quarter Performance
In Q4 2025, Stratasys reported revenue of $140 million versus consensus of $139.1 million and delivered adjusted EPS of $0.07 above the $0.05 estimate. However, adjusted EBITDA fell short of projections, highlighting cost and margin pressures.
3. Stock Volatility and Performance Context
Stratasys shares have experienced 21 moves greater than 5% over the past year, underscoring high volatility. The stock is down 2.7% year-to-date and trades about 29.5% below its 52-week high of $12.44, reflecting investor caution amid uneven results and guidance.