CLAIM #40724 · Medtronic PLC (MDT) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Aug 19, 2025 · due Oct 24, 2025
“In Q2, FX is currently $50 million to $100 million tailwind based on the recent rates.”
Thierry Pieton · CFO
In context
“The FX impact on EPS was neutral in the first quarter, a couple of cents better than anticipated given rate movements throughout the quarter. The net result was adjusted EPS of $1.26, $0.03 above the midpoint of our guidance. Now let's move to our guidance. On the top line, we continue to expect fiscal year 2026 organic revenue growth of approximately 5%. In Q2, we're expecting 4.5% to 5% organic growth, similar to what we just delivered in the first quarter. As Geoff covered earlier, we're expecting revenue growth to accelerate in the back half of the fiscal year. Based on recent FX rates, which have moved substantially over the past quarter, we now see a tailwind of revenue of $550 million to $650 million in fiscal '26. This is over a $0.5 billion positive increase versus 3 months ago. In Q2, FX is currently $50 million to $100 million tailwind based on the recent rates. Moving down the P&L, we're continuing to drive pricing discipline and to deliver savings on our COGS efficiency programs. These will be offset in the near term by continued business mix primarily in CAS and Diabetes. Regarding tariffs, you will recall we outlined 2 scenarios when we gave our annual guidance last quarter. Given where we are in the year, we can take the worst case $350 million scenario off the table for this year. And the $200 million scenario has modestly improved, driven by our execution on mitigation efforts. As a result, tariffs are now expected to be approximately $185 million for fiscal 2026. We also remain committed to increase investment in our current and future growth drivers, resulting in increased R&D and sales and marketing spend. At the same time, we are confi”
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