Earnings analysis · 10-Q
BRKR earnings analysis
Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Bruker reported Q1 2026 revenues of $823.4 million, exceeding expectations of $796.6 million, marking a 2.7% increase year-over-year. The company achieved a non-GAAP EPS of $0.31, while GAAP EPS was significantly lower…
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Bruker reported Q1 2026 revenues of $823.4 million, exceeding expectations of $796.6 million, marking a 2.7% increase year-over-year. The company achieved a non-GAAP EPS of $0.31, while GAAP EPS was significantly lower at $0.02 amid increased operating expenses and lower operating income, which fell to $10.2 million, down from $31.8 million in the prior year. Management reaffirmed its FY2026 revenue guidance of between $3.57 billion and $3.60 billion, with an emphasis on organic growth of 1-2%.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.31
- Segment
- BSI BioSpin: $197.5M, BSI CALID: $316.3M, BSI NANO: $246.0M, BEST: $66.8M
What stood out
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Q1 Revenue Increase
Revenue rose to $823.4 million, a 2.7% increase from $801.4 million in Q1 2025.
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EPS Beat
Non-GAAP EPS reported at $0.31, beating the expected $0.23 by 34.8%.
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Strong Operating Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities was $71.2 million, compared to $65.0 million in Q1 2025.
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Free Cash Flow Improvement
Free cash flow increased to $47.0 million from $39.0 million in Q1 2025.
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Segment Growth in BSI CALID
BSI CALID segment revenue increased by 12.9% to $316.3 million.
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Interest Income Surge
Interest and other income grew significantly from -$6.7 million to $11.7 million.
What to watch
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Declining Operating Income
Operating income decreased dramatically to $10.2 million from $31.8 million, down by 67.9% year-over-year.
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Increased Expenses
Total operating expenses rose to $369.6 million, up from $359.4 million in Q1 2025.
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Foreign Exchange Headwinds
Management cited foreign currency challenges impacting revenue and costs.
Management's outlook
Management reaffirmed FY2026 guidance, including organic growth of 1-2%.
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