Edwards Lifesciences reports Q1 2026 results Wednesday after market close. The medical device maker posts earnings as short interest has declined 19% over the past week to 1.72% of float.
Short sellers have backed away from the $79.71 stock. Over the past month, short interest jumped 23% but remains modest at 9.97 million shares. Cost to borrow sits at just 0.51% and utilization stands at 0.89%, suggesting minimal borrowing pressure.
The options market signals heightened caution. Put-call ratio reached 1.59, more than two standard deviations above its 20-day mean of 1.39. This bearish tilt precedes the earnings announcement scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.
The stock has struggled recently. Shares fell 2.1% Monday and are down 3.4% over the past month, though they remain up 1.9% from last week. Year-to-date performance shows a 6.5% decline.
Edwards operates in the health care equipment sector with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies (TMTT) driving growth. The company generated $6.67 billion in revenue with $1.68 billion in net income. ORTEX Stock Score stands at 75, reflecting strong quality and growth metrics.
Analysts see 21% upside potential from current levels. Days to cover remains low at 1.23, indicating short sellers could exit positions quickly if needed.
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