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Bruker Corp (MX:BRKR)
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Bruker (BRKR) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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MX:BRKR Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$8.29
Consensus EPS$6.51
Beat/MissBeat by +$1.78
One Year Ago EPS$5.41

MX:BRKR Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$14.18B
Expected Revenue$14.44B
Beat/MissMissed by -$254.93M
YoY Revenue Growth+5.15%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/04/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallTuesday, August 4, 2026
MX:BRKR Upcoming Earnings
Bruker's next earnings date is estimated for October 29, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

MX:BRKR Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 04, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call showed material operational and financial progress — notably a return to organic growth in Q2, substantial margin expansion, double-digit non-GAAP EPS growth, strong deep-tech and semiconductor bookings, and confirmed cost-savings execution and year guidance. However, material lowlights included a $135M goodwill impairment leading to a GAAP loss, lingering weakness in U.S. academic/government spending, regional softness in China and APAC, timing-related revenue recognition delays from longer lead-time deep tech orders, and FX/tariff headwinds. On balance the positive momentum in bookings, margins, cash flow and cost savings, along with maintained FY guidance, outweigh the notable one-time impairment and near-term timing/currency headwinds.
Company Guidance
Bruker reiterated FY‑2026 guidance of $3.54–$3.57 billion in revenues (reported growth 3%–4%), with organic growth of 1%–2% and M&A contributing ~1.5%; foreign exchange is now a ~0.5% revenue tailwind (vs. prior 1.5%), and the company still expects non‑GAAP operating margin expansion of 250–300 basis points year‑over‑year and non‑GAAP EPS of $2.10–$2.15 (roughly +15%–17% vs. FY‑2025) after factoring a higher effective tax rate. Management said it remains on track for $140 million of annualized cost savings in 2026 (with an additional ~$20 million of savings expected from the new operating structure in 2027), noted net leverage was 2.8x at 6/30/26, and disclosed a ~ $20 million Q3→Q4 revenue timing shift that leaves Q3 organic revenue roughly flat to slightly up (with a slight sequential margin/EPS dip) and sets up a meaningful sequential and year‑over‑year improvement in Q4 (management indicated Q4 could be around the ~$1 billion level); guidance reflects FX and tax assumptions as of June 30, 2026 and incorporates the earlier‑than‑expected U.S. tariff refunds that added ~200 bps to Q2 operating margin and about $0.06 to Q2 EPS.
Returned to Organic Revenue Growth in Q2
Reported Q2 2026 revenue of $838.5M, up 5.2% year-over-year; organic revenue growth of 2.8% in Q2 (3.4% excluding U.S. tariff refunds). Acquisitions contributed 1.5% to revenue and constant currency growth was 4.3%.
Scientific Instruments Bookings Strength
Scientific Instruments achieved 10% organic bookings growth year-over-year in Q2 and the segment has recorded a book-to-bill above 1.0 for four consecutive quarters, signaling improving demand and backlog health.
Biopharma and Life-Science Order Momentum
Organic bookings in biopharma grew more than 20% in Q2, driven by demand for NMR, x-ray and mass spectrometry solutions; European and China academic/medical research bookings were up strongly.
Deep Tech and Semiconductor Metrology Outperformance
Deep tech tools (semiconductor metrology, energy research, security detection) delivered exceptional order growth: semiconductor metrology >30% organic order growth H1 and >15% organic revenue growth H1; semi and energy research orders were >50% organic YoY in Q2; semiconductor metrology business has about a 30% EBIT margin.
Margin Expansion and EPS Growth on Non-GAAP Basis
Q2 non-GAAP gross margin improved to 52.1% (up ~350 bps YoY) and non-GAAP operating margin to 14.1% (up ~510 bps YoY). Q2 non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.49, up 53% from $0.32 year-over-year.
Material Cost-Savings Progress
Company is on track to deliver $140M of annualized cost savings in 2026, realized approximately $30M of cost savings in Q2 alone, and expects an additional ~$20M of cost reductions in FY2027 tied to the new operating structure.
Improved Cash Flow and Leverage
Operating cash flow improved by $50M year-over-year in Q2 and free cash flow improved approx. $43M year-over-year; net leverage ratio improved to 2.8x as of June 30, 2026.
Fiscal 2026 Guidance Retained with Margin Upside
Company reiterated FY2026 outlook: reported revenue $3.54B–$3.57B (3%–4% reported growth), organic revenue growth 1%–2%, non-GAAP operating margin expansion of 250–300 bps, and non-GAAP EPS $2.10–$2.15 (15%–17% growth).
Q4 Expected Strong Sequential and Year-Over-Year Improvement
Management expects Q3 organic revenue to be roughly flat to slightly up (with ~$20M of previously planned Q3 revenue shifting to Q4) and anticipates meaningful sequential and YoY increases in organic revenue, operating margin and EPS in Q4 driven by higher volume and favorable mix.
Organizational Realignment to Support Cross-Workflow Offerings
Effective July 1, Bruker reorganized into four groups (Biosystems, Nano, BMID, BEST) to align around connected workflows and drive additional agility and targeted investment; management expects this to deliver structural benefits and incremental cost reductions.

MX:BRKR Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Oct 29, 2026
2026 (Q3)
7.14 / -
7.61―
2026 (Q2)
6.51 / 8.29
5.41253.13% (+2.88)
2026 (Q1)
3.87 / 5.24
7.949-34.04% (-2.71)
2025 (Q4)
10.99 / 9.98
12.853-22.37% (-2.88)
2025 (Q3)
5.99 / 7.61
10.147-25.00% (-2.54)
2025 (Q2)
6.97 / 5.41
8.794-38.46% (-3.38)
2025 (Q1)
7.37 / 7.95
8.963-11.32% (-1.01)
2024 (Q4)
12.46 / 12.85
11.8398.57% (+1.01)
2024 (Q3)
10.16 / 10.15
12.515-18.92% (-2.37)
2024 (Q2)
8.68 / 8.79
8.4564.00% (+0.34)
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