Medline Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Medline has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 44.2%, while the Medical Equipment industry saw earnings growing at 14.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 12.2% per year. Medline's return on equity is 5.6%, and it has net margins of 3.3%.
Key information
44.23%
Earnings growth rate
1,519.14%
EPS growth rate
| Medical Equipment Industry Growth | 8.90% |
| Revenue growth rate | 12.17% |
| Return on equity | 5.55% |
| Net Margin | 3.32% |
| Last Earnings Update | 28 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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Summary Medline delivered strong Q4 momentum and 2025 sales growth, but recent margin pressure has left profits largely flat. Medline guides for 8-9% organic sales growth and modest adjusted EBITDA gains in 2026, yet margin compression remains a material concern. Selling shareholders, including Blackstone and Carlyle, recently offloaded a significant stake post lock-up, highlighting valuation sensitivity. At $44 per share, Medline trades at 31-33x forward earnings, a demanding multiple given segment margin discrepancies and leverage. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Medline makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 26 | 29,140 | 966 | 4,729 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 28,432 | 1,159 | 4,567 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 25 | 27,429 | 1,266 | 4,466 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 25 | 26,702 | 1,268 | 4,338 | 0 |
| 29 Mar 25 | 25,984 | 1,229 | 4,219 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 25,507 | 1,200 | 4,108 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 23,231 | 234 | 3,867 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 21,448 | -25 | 3,676 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: MDLN has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: MDLN's current net profit margins (3.3%) are lower than last year (4.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MDLN's earnings have grown significantly by 44.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: MDLN's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: MDLN had negative earnings growth (-21.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Medical Equipment industry average (15.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: MDLN's Return on Equity (5.6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 21:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Medline Inc. is covered by 29 analysts. 25 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Eric Coldwell | Baird |
| Glen Santangelo | Barclays |
| Lee Hambright | Bernstein |