“And as Thierry pointed out, we’ll be back to high single-digit EPS growth in ’27.”

In context

“at we had a strong close to the fiscal year, with 2.5 years of mid-single-digit revenue growth that is now also translating into strong operating profit and EPS leverage. We have durable growth drivers that are taking hold, and we also have clear line of sight to improving growth drivers in other businesses. For example, Peripheral Vascular, where we are working with Contego Medical in the carotid market, and we will soon enter the peripheral thrombectomy segment as well. In Pelvic Health, we are working to open a large new market when our revolutionary Tibial stimulation device is approved. And as for Hugo, procedures and utilization are growing, and the cadence of key milestones is accelerating. We’re also working aggressively to manage external factors that are impacting our ‘26 guide. And as Thierry pointed out, we’ll be back to high single-digit EPS growth in ’27. So, as I assess the overall business, the underlying fundamentals are strong, and they are getting stronger. We’ve been working on a number of changes to the company, and those changes are making a difference. We streamlined the operating model and implemented performance-driven incentives. We brought in outside leadership with accretive skill sets, which are enhancing execution and improving operating rigor. We prioritized investments in groundbreaking innovation that are now paying off and accelerating company growth. We centralized global operations, supply chain, and quality, resulting in improved KPIs. And we’re adding a performance culture to this mission-minded company and transforming our portfolio. And today’s Diabetes announcement accelerates our speed of travel to higher, profi”