NASDAQ:STAA

STAAR Surgical (STAA) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$57.70

-0.08 (-0.14%)

(As of 06/2/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $57.22
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$59.24
50-Day Range: $57.70
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$72.82
52-Week Range: $46.35
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$112.27

Volume: 781,178 shs
Average Volume: 545,995 shs
Market Capitalization: $2.79 billion

P/E Ratio: 90.16
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $81.18

STAAR Surgical MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.73 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 40.7% Upside
$81.18 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
12.77% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -0.73
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.27
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$51,001 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 91.23%
From $0.57 to $1.09 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.56 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

88th out of 983 stocks

Ophthalmic Goods Industry

2nd out of 7 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
STAAR Surgical has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.73, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $81.18, STAAR Surgical has a forecasted upside of 40.7% from its current price of $57.70.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
STAAR Surgical has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
12.77% of the outstanding shares of STAAR Surgical have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
STAAR Surgical has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in STAAR Surgical has recently decreased by 3.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
STAAR Surgical does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
STAAR Surgical does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

4.1

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
STAAR Surgical has received a 58.64% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is driven by its "Intraocular lenses" product. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for STAAR Surgical is -0.73.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
STAAR Surgical has a news sentiment score of 1.27. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for STAAR Surgical this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for STAA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
3 people have added STAAR Surgical to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, STAAR Surgical insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $51,001.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.10% of the stock of STAAR Surgical is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
97.55% of the stock of STAAR Surgical is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for STAAR Surgical are expected to grow by 91.23% in the coming year, from $0.57 to $1.09 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of STAAR Surgical is 90.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 122.12.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of STAAR Surgical is 90.16, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 73.96.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
STAAR Surgical has a P/B Ratio of 8.23. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) Stock

STAAR Surgical Co. engages in the development, manufacture, production, marketing, and sale of implantable lenses for the eye and delivery systems used to deliver the lenses into the eye. It specializes in refractive and cataract solutions. Its products include intraocular lens and implantable collamer lens. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.

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STAA Stock News Headlines

May 27, 2023 | msn.com

I See Opportunity In STAAR Surgical

May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) Stock's Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Decent: Will The Market Correct The Share Price In The Future?

June 4, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)

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May 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) Shares Down 6.1%

May 24, 2023 | msn.com

Needham Reiterates Staar Surgical (STAA) Buy Recommendation

May 24, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Staar Surgical

May 24, 2023 | msn.com

STAAR Surgical: Revising To Hold Until Starting Valuations Improve (Rating Downgrade)

May 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.com

June 4, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)

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May 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Brokerages Set STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) PT at $82.60

May 16, 2023 | marketwatch.com

2023-2030 Ophthalmic Surgical Devices Market Classification-Know Your Target Audience

May 11, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Phakic Intraocular Lens (PIOL) Market Medical Industry Emerging Trend and Global Demand 2023 to 2030 STAAR Surgical, Ophtec B.V., Johnson Johnson

May 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

May 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

BTIG Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Treace Medical Concepts (TMCI)

May 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

BTIG Remains a Buy on Vicarious Surgical (RBOT)

May 8, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments Market Growth Rate and Size in The Coming Year from 2023-2030

May 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) Price Target Raised to $84.00

May 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) Upgraded at StockNews.com

May 5, 2023 | msn.com

Unusual Call Option Trade in Staar Surgical (STAA) Worth $65.00K

May 5, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Spheric Lenses Market 2023 Future Size And Growth of a Market

May 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) & Innovative Eyewear (NASDAQ:LUCY) Financial Comparison

May 4, 2023 | msn.com

Needham Maintains Staar Surgical (STAA) Buy Recommendation

May 4, 2023 | msn.com

Stephens & Co. Reiterates Staar Surgical (STAA) Overweight Recommendation

May 4, 2023 | benzinga.com

Staar Surgical shares are trading lower after the company reported Q1 financial results.

May 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analyst Ratings for Staar Surgical

May 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

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STAA Price History

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STAA Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/03/2021
Today: 6/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/09/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Ophthalmic goods
Sub-Industry: Health Care Supplies
Sector: Medical
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:STAA
CUSIP: 85231230
CIK: 718937
Web: www.staar.com
Phone: (626) 303-7902
Fax: 626-303-2962
Employees: 692
Year Founded: 1982

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $81.18
High Stock Price Forecast: $125.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $60.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +40.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.73
Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.64
Trailing P/E Ratio: 90.16
Forward P/E Ratio: 101.23
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $38.76 million
Net Margins: 10.81%
Pretax Margin: 13.15%
Return on Equity: 9.85%
Return on Assets: 7.93%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 6.65
Quick Ratio: 6.06

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $284.39 million
Price / Sales: 9.81
Cash Flow: $0.89 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 64.70
Book Value: $7.01 per share
Price / Book: 8.23

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 48,330,000
Free Float: 47,801,000
Market Cap: $2.79 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.18

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Key Executives

Thomas G. Frinzi
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

Warren Foust
Chief Operating Officer

Patrick F. Williams
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President

Keith Holliday
Chief Technology Officer

Scott D. Barnes
Chief Medical Officer

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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STAA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell STAAR Surgical stock right now?: 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for STAAR Surgical in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" STAA shares.
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What is STAAR Surgical's stock price forecast for 2023?: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for STAAR Surgical's stock. Their STAA share price forecasts range from $60.00 to $125.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $81.18 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 40.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have STAA shares performed in 2023?: STAAR Surgical's stock was trading at $48.54 at the start of the year. Since then, STAA shares have increased by 18.9% and is now trading at $57.70.
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When is STAAR Surgical's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 9th 2023.
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How were STAAR Surgical's earnings last quarter?: STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The medical instruments supplier reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.01. The medical instruments supplier had revenue of $58.35 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $57.70 million. STAAR Surgical had a net margin of 10.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.85%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.14 earnings per share.
What ETFs hold STAAR Surgical's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) stock in their portfolio include Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML), SPDR S&P Health Care Equipment ETF (XHE), ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF (HTEC), Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSMD), Pacer US Export Leaders ETF (PEXL), Janus Henderson US Sustainable Equity ETF (SSPX), RiverFront Dynamic US Flex-Cap ETF (RFFC) and Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC).
What guidance has STAAR Surgical issued on next quarter's earnings?: STAAR Surgical updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $348.00 million-$348.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $341.43 million.
What is Caren Mason's approval rating as STAAR Surgical's CEO?: 6 employees have rated STAAR Surgical Chief Executive Officer Caren Mason on Glassdoor.com. Caren Mason has an approval rating of 68% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of STAAR Surgical own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other STAAR Surgical investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), PayPal (PYPL), Walt Disney (DIS), CrowdStrike (CRWD), DocuSign (DOCU), Shopify (SHOP), Trade Desk (TTD), Teladoc Health (TDOC) and Roku (ROKU).
What is STAAR Surgical's stock symbol?: STAAR Surgical trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "STAA."
Who are STAAR Surgical's major shareholders?: STAAR Surgical's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.11%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (10.60%), Anatole Investment Management Ltd (4.23%), State Street Corp (3.48%), Palo Alto Investors LP (2.79%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.95%). Insiders that own company stock include Broadwood Partners, LP, Caren L Mason, Graydon C Hansen, Hans-Martin Blickensdoerfer, James E Francese, Jon K Hayashida, Keith Holliday, Patrick F Williams and Samuel J Gesten.
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How do I buy shares of STAAR Surgical?: Shares of STAA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is STAAR Surgical's stock price today?: One share of STAA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $57.70.
How much money does STAAR Surgical make?: STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) has a market capitalization of $2.79 billion and generates $284.39 million in revenue each year. The medical instruments supplier earns $38.76 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.64 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does STAAR Surgical have?: The company employs 692 workers across the globe.
Does STAAR Surgical have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of STAAR Surgical: Canon Staar, Frigitronics Inc., STAAR Japan Inc., STAAR Optical Equipment, STAAR Surgical AG, STAAR Surgical PTE. LTD, and Technology (Shanghai) Co. LTD.
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How can I contact STAAR Surgical?: STAAR Surgical's mailing address is 25651 ATLANTIC OCEAN DRIVE, LAKE FOREST CA, 92630. The official website for the company is www.staar.com. The medical instruments supplier can be reached via phone at (626) 303-7902, via email at bmoore@staar.com, or via fax at 626-303-2962.

This page (NASDAQ:STAA) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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