Henry Schein Reaffirms Annual Outlook After Q1 Beat
Henry Schein beat quarterly estimates with earnings of $1.32 per share. The company reaffirmed its 2026 profit forecast as dental demand drove revenue growth.
HENRY SCHEIN INC reaffirmed its 2026 profit forecast of $5.23 to $5.37 per share after beating first-quarter earnings estimates. The results follow a period of instability in the United States dental market characterized by uneven patient visits. Steady guidance suggests the distributor is successfully navigating macro uncertainty while maintaining its 3% to 5% annual sales growth target.
### Dental Segments Drive Revenue Growth Global Distribution and Value-Added Services, the largest business unit, saw revenue rise 6.1% to $2.84 billion during the first quarter. The Global Specialty Products segment, which handles dental implants, grew 8.1% to $397 million. Global Technology sales increased 7% to $173 million as practice-management software demand climbed.
