Smith+Nephew Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update

Summary by AI BETAClose X

Smith+Nephew reported Q3 revenue of $1,551m, up 3.4% underlying and reported, and revised full-year guidance to around 3% underlying revenue growth (previously ~4%) citing weaker US Hips & Knees. Trading profit growth is now expected at around 4% with trading profit of about $1,250m (previously ~ $1.3bn), free cash flow around $750m (previously $800m) and trading cash conversion of ~95%. Orthopaedics returned to modest growth ($590m Q3) but US Knee Implants declined 7.3% and US Hip 1.0%; the Board is exploring strategic options for Orthopaedics. A $500m buyback is on track with $250m completed and LANDMARK and TESSA achieved US milestones.

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