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Edwards Q1 Results Exceed Expectations

Shares rise 4.7% in after-hours trading

Shares in Edwards Lifesciences Corp. rose after reporting first quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations.

“Building on a year in 2025 marked by solid financial performance and strategic progress, we delivered another strong quarter in Q1,” Edwards Chief Executive Bernard Zovighian said in a statement.

The Irvine-based medical device company posted revenue of $1.65 billion, surpassing the $1.6 billion expected by analysts. Earnings per share of 78 cents also topped analysts’ forecast of 73 cents.

Shares in Edwards rose 4.7% to $83.49 apiece in after-hours trading (NYSE: EW). They had ended regular trading at $79.92 and a $46 billion market cap.

The company said that due to stronger-than-expected first quarter results, it’s raising full-year sales growth guidance to 9% to 11%, up from 8% to 10%.

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Yuika Yoshida
Yuika Yoshida
Yuika Yoshida has been a reporter covering healthcare, innovation and education at the Orange County Business Journal since 2023. Previous bylines include JapanUp! Magazine and Stu News Laguna. She received her bachelor's degree in literary journalism from the University of California, Irvine. During her time at UC Irvine, she was the campus news editor for the official school paper and student writer for the Samueli School of Engineering. Outside of writing, she enjoys musical theater and finding new food spots within Orange County.

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