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Solventum (SOLV) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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For the quarter ended September 2026, Solventum (SOLV - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.95 billion, down 7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.45, compared to $1.50 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.97 billion, representing a surprise of -1.07%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.41%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.35.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

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 Solventum performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Net Sales- MedSurg: $1.21 billion versus $1.19 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.4% change.
  • Net Sales- All Other: $64 million compared to the $75.75 million average estimate based on four analysts.
  • Net Sales- Health Information Systems: $356 million versus $357.95 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.2% change.
  • Net Sales- Dental Solutions: $317 million versus $315.9 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -6.8% change.

View all Key Company Metrics for Solventum here>>>

Shares of Solventum have returned +4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% 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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