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Haemonetics Gains on Strong Plasma, Wider Global Footprint

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On Jul 16, we issued an updated research report on Haemonetics Corporation (HAE - Free Report) . The company has been benefiting from a steady momentum in new business generation and geographical expansion. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Shares of this leading provider of hematology products and solutions have outperformed its industry over the past year. The stock has skyrocketed 134.9% compared with the industry’s 13% rally.

Haemonetics has successfully demonstrated a consistent trend in new business formation along with widening of its global footprint, which has further helped the company deliver strong results over the last few quarters. Moreover, the gross and the operating margin growth buoys optimism among investors on the stock.

Additionally, we are upbeat about Haemonetics’ flourish in the Plasma franchise. Solid end-market demand for plasma-derived biopharmaceuticals keeps driving growth. Haemonetics is also confident about maintaining progress in the commercial Plasma collection business.

Moreover, 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 a quick recovery in the Blood Center’s outcome, making matters even worse .

Other Key Picks

Some other top-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Genomic Health , Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN - Free Report) and Stryker Corporation (SYK - Free Report) .

Genomic Health has an expected earnings growth rate of 187.5% for the quarter to be reported. The stock sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Align Technology has a projected long-term earnings growth rate of 28.2% and a Zacks Rank of 1.

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

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