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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Orasure Technologies (EP3) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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DE:EP3 Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS€0.08
Consensus EPS-€0.24
Beat/MissBeat by +€0.32
One Year Ago EPS-€0.23

DE:EP3 Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue€27.34M
Expected Revenue€25.97M
Beat/MissBeat by +€1.37M
YoY Revenue Growth-1.93%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/05/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, August 5, 2026
DE:EP3 Upcoming Earnings
Orasure Technologies's next earnings date is estimated for November 10, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

DE:EP3 Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

No slide deck is available for this earnings event.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 05, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a cautiously positive picture: the company delivered sequential revenue growth (9.7%), segment recoveries (Diagnostics +14.7% and SMS +9.0% sequentially), margin expansion (+120 bps GAAP gross margin) and achieved important regulatory milestones (Colli‑Pee FDA clearance and Ebola 2.0 EUA). The primary setback is the withdrawal and delay of the IntelliQ CT/NG FDA submission, alongside a non‑GAAP operating loss ($14.7M) and negative operating cash flow (‑$9.9M) this quarter. Strong cash ($161M), zero debt, insourcing and cost discipline, and clear launch plans temper the impact of the IntelliQ delay and one‑time G&A items; management reiterates revenue growth for 2026 and expects operating cash flow breakeven entering 2027.
Company Guidance
OraSure guided Q3 revenue of $29.5 million to $32.5 million with gross margin expected to be similar to Q2 (Q2 GAAP gross margin 43.5% and non‑GAAP gross margin 44.2%), reiterating full‑year 2026 revenue growth and a target of operating cash‑flow breakeven entering 2027; for context Q2 revenue was $30.6 million (up 9.7% sequentially) with Diagnostics $19.4 million (up 14.7% seq.) and SMS $9.9 million (up 9% seq.), Q2 operating cash flow was negative $9.9 million, GAAP operating income was $5.4 million (non‑GAAP operating loss $14.7 million), R&D was $9.4 million, S&M $6.6 million, G&A $14.4 million, non‑cash stock comp $2.3 million, D&A $2.4 million; balance sheet and capital notes included $161 million cash, zero debt, $2 million of share repurchases in Q2 (647k shares), $22 million returned year‑to‑date (7.7M shares, ~10% of shares; ~55% of a $40M authorization), a pause on buybacks to preserve flexibility for Colli‑Pee and Ebola 2.0 launch investments, an expected decline in G&A as nonrecurring items wind down, and a reduced contingent consideration liability tied to the IntelliQ resubmission plan.
Revenue Growth and Guidance
Total revenue of $30.6M in Q2 2026, exceeding guidance and growing 9.7% sequentially; Q3 2026 revenue guidance of $29.5M–$32.5M.
Diagnostics Segment Strength
Diagnostics revenue of $19.4M in Q2, with sequential growth of 14.7%; U.S. revenue exceeded international in the quarter and syphilis and BioMedomics (SickleSCAN) contributed to strength.
Sample Management Solutions (SMS) Recovery
SMS revenue of $9.9M in Q2, up 9.0% sequentially; sequential SMS improvement and anticipated contribution from Colli‑Pee support confidence in long‑term SMS growth.
Gross Margin Expansion and Operational Efficiencies
GAAP gross margin improved 120 basis points sequentially to 43.5% (from 42.3%); non‑GAAP gross margin increased to 44.2% from 43.4% (up 80 bps). Margin expansion driven by lower scrap and operational efficiencies.
Product and Regulatory Milestones
FDA clearance of Colli‑Pee urine collection kit (Colli‑Pee Dx) for 8 STI indications on Roche cobas platform; FDA EUA for OraQuick Ebola 2.0 rapid antigen test detecting all 4 human Ebola species, including Bundibugyo.
International Commercial Progress and Localization
Progress on nearshoring (in‑country assembly for OraQuick HIV self‑test), deeper public health partnerships across Africa/Latin America, and SickleSCAN integration with 2026 revenue growing 2x the 2025 pace.
Balance Sheet Strength
Cash & equivalents of $161M at quarter end and zero debt; returned $22M via share repurchases (7.7M shares, ~10% of outstanding) and used ~55% of $40M authorization, while pausing further buybacks to preserve flexibility.
Expense Discipline and R&D Taper
R&D expense declined sequentially and year‑over‑year as Colli‑Pee launch/prep spending tapered; company cites disciplined cost controls and insourcing manufacturing to support margins.
Path to Operational Cash Flow Breakeven
Operating cash flow was negative $9.9M in Q2 but management reiterates expectation to reach operating cash flow breakeven entering 2027, supported by launch contributions and efficiency initiatives.

DE:EP3 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 10, 2026
2026 (Q3)
-0.21 / -
-0.17―
2026 (Q2)
-0.24 / 0.08
-0.232134.62% (+0.31)
2026 (Q1)
-0.21 / -0.29
-0.187-52.38% (-0.10)
2025 (Q4)
-0.18 / -0.24
-0.125-92.86% (-0.12)
2025 (Q3)
-0.17 / -0.17
-0.054-216.67% (-0.12)
2025 (Q2)
-0.18 / -0.23
-0.009-2500.00% (-0.22)
2025 (Q1)
-0.14 / -0.19
-0.045-320.00% (-0.14)
2024 (Q4)
-0.05 / -0.12
0.241-151.85% (-0.37)
2024 (Q3)
-0.07 / -0.05
0.134-140.00% (-0.19)
2024 (Q2)
>-0.01 / >-0.01
-0.06285.71% (+0.05)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed