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Compared to Estimates, Henry Schein (HSIC) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

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For the quarter ended September 2026, Henry Schein (HSIC - Free Report) reported revenue of $3.47 billion, up 4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.56, compared to $1.38 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.47 billion, representing no surprise. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +16.42%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.34.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Henry Schein performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Geographic Revenue- International Distribution and Value-Added Services- Dental: $873 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $868.2 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.8%.
  • Geographic Revenue- International Distribution and Value-Added Services- Medical: $28 million compared to the $29.02 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +3.7% year over year.
  • Geographic Revenue- U.S. Distribution and Value-Added Services: $2.04 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $2.04 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +3.2%.
  • Geographic Revenue- U.S. Distribution and Value-Added Services- Dental- Merchandise: $660 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $634.01 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +8.7%.
  • Net Sales- Global Specialty Products: $391 million versus $390.78 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +6% change.
  • Net Sales- Global Technology: $181 million compared to the $181.43 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.6% year over year.
  • Net Sales- Global Distribution and Value-Added Services: $2.94 billion versus $2.94 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.7% change.
  • Net Sales- Eliminations: $-45 million compared to the $-46.26 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.7% year over year.
  • Net Sales- Global Distribution and Value-Added Services- Global Dental: $1.81 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $1.78 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +5.4%.
  • Net Sales- Global Distribution and Value-Added Services- Global Medical: $1.14 billion versus $1.16 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.1% change.
  • Geographic Revenue- International Distribution and Value-Added Services: $901 million versus $897.22 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.8% change.
  • Net Sales- Global Distribution and Value-Added Services- Global Dental- Global Equipment: $449 million versus $454.16 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +2.1% change.

View all Key Company Metrics for Henry Schein here>>>

Shares of Henry Schein have returned +2.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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