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Haemonetics' Plasma Momentum Solid, Margins Gain Traction

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On Jun 15, we issued an updated research report on Haemonetics Corporation (HAE - Free Report) . The company has been benefiting from continued momentum in new business generation and expanding geographies. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Shares of this leading provider of hematology products and solutions have outperformed its industry over the last three months. The stock has rallied 24.8% compared with the industry’s 5.6% rise.

Haemonetics exited fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 on a promising note with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Consistent momentum in new business formation along with widening global footprint has also helped the company deliver strong results. Moreover, the gross and operating margin growth buoys optimism among investors about the stock.

Additionally, we are upbeat about Haemonetics’ flourish in the Plasma franchise. For solid end-market demand for plasma-derived biopharmaceuticals continues to drive growth. Haemonetics is also confident about maintaining progress in the commercial Plasma collection business.

Further, the fiscal 2019 guidance looks promising. In addition, the company’s strong cash position boosts investors’ confidence.

On the flip side, Haemonetics operates in a fiercely competitive environment with respect to manual and automated systems including the likes of MAK Systems.

Moreover, the company has been witnessing sluggish revenue growth at the Blood Center franchise, significantly affecting its results over the past few quarters. Also, management doesn’t expect any quick recovery in the Blood Center’s outcome, which further adds to our concerns.

Other Key Picks

Some other top-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Abiomed, Inc. , Stryker Corporation (SYK - Free Report) and Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG - Free Report) .

Abiomed has a projected long-term earnings growth rate of 27%. The stock sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Stryker has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 9.7%. The stock holds a Zacks Rank of 2.

Intuitive Surgical has an expected long-term earnings growth rate of 12.1% and a Zacks Rank of 1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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