- The Company Divests its California-Based Subsidiary, Balda C. Brewer, Inc -

PIOMBINO DESE, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE: STVN), a leading global provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026.

Second Quarter of 2026 Highlights (comparisons to prior-year period)

• Revenue increased 8% to €302.0 million, with high-value solutions representing 45% of total revenue.
• Gross profit margin increased 60 basis points to 28.7%.
• Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 280 basis points to 26.0%.
• The Company completed the divestiture of its California-based subsidiary, Balda C. Brewer, Inc., and recorded expenses of €12.2 million related to the sale and transaction costs.
• Diluted earnings per share were €0.08 and include the expenses related to the sale of the subsidiary. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were €0.14.
• The Company is updating its fiscal 2026 guidance to reflect the sale of Balda C. Brewer, Inc., better than anticipated currency translation, and higher organic growth. The Company now expects revenue in the range of €1.260 billion to €1.280 billion and adjusted EBITDA in the range of €335.0 million to €345.2 million. The Company is also narrowing its adjusted diluted EPS guidance and now expects this to be in the range of €0.60 to €0.62.

Second Quarter 2026 Results

For the second quarter of 2026, total revenue increased 8% year-over-year to €302.0 million, driven by a 9% revenue increase from the Company's Biopharmaceutical and Diagnostic Solutions (BDS) Segment, which offset a 2% revenue decline from the Engineering Segment. Revenue from high-value solutions increased 16%, year-over-year, to €135.9 million, and represented 45% of total revenue for the second quarter of 2026.

In the second quarter of 2026, gross profit margin increased 60 basis points to 28.7% driven by the ongoing, combined improvements in Fishers and Latina, which led to an increase in high-value solutions, and improved gross profit in the Engineering Segment. This was partially offset by the expected increase in depreciation, an increase in utility costs, and to a lesser extent currency headwinds.

On June 30, 2026, the Company completed the sale of its California-based subsidiary, Balda C. Brewer, Inc., which specializes in contract manufacturing services for consumables and point-of-care diagnostic applications. As a result, the Company recorded one-time expenses of €12.2 million in connection with the sale and related transaction costs in the second quarter of 2026. Balda C. Brewer, Inc. was expected to generate revenue in the range of €30 million in fiscal year 2026 and the transaction is expected to be accretive to full year margins.

The sale of Balda C. Brewer unfavorably impacted the Group's operating profit margin and net profit margin in the second quarter. As a result, operating profit margin decreased by 190 basis points to 12.9%, but on an adjusted basis, operating profit margin increased 250 basis points to 18.0%. Net profit was €23.0 million, with diluted earnings per share of €0.08. For the second quarter of 2026, adjusted net profit increased 20% to €37.6 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to €0.14, compared with €0.11 for the same period last year.

For the second quarter of 2026, adjusted EBITDA increased 21% to €78.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin improved 280 basis points to 26.0%, compared with the same period last year.

Franco Stevanato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Results were in line with our expectations with 8% topline growth driven by 10% growth at constant currency rates in our BDS Segment. We recently achieved a significant commercial milestone for our Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) business and our proprietary DDS products. A customer recently received regulatory approval in several European countries for a liraglutide-based therapy that incorporates Stevanato Group’s Alina^® pen injector platform. This important customer project also embeds our world-class cartridge technology into the Alina^® pen platform, harnessing the power of our integrated capabilities."

Biopharmaceutical and Diagnostic Solutions (BDS) Segment

Revenue grew 9% to €266.2 million, and increased 10% at constant currency rates, for the second quarter of 2026, compared with the same period last year.

In the second quarter of 2026, revenue from high-value solutions increased 16% to €135.9 million, and represented 51% of BDS Segment revenue, driven predominantly by high-performance syringes and, to a lesser extent, EZ-fill^® vials. Revenue from other containment and delivery solutions rose 3% to €130.3 million, compared with the same period last year, driven by growth in bulk syringes and cartridges, and variable compensation tied to a customer contract.

For the second quarter of 2026, gross profit increased €6.6 million driven by the combined improvements in Fishers and Latina as we continue to ramp up operations which led to growth in high-value solutions. These positive trends were offset by the expected higher depreciation, an increase in utility costs, and, to a lesser extent, currency headwinds. As a result, gross profit margin decreased 10 basis points to 31.1%.

Engineering Segment

Revenue from the Engineering Segment decreased 2% to €35.8 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared with the same period last year, driven by lower revenue from glass converting and pharma visual inspection, which offset growth in assembly and after sales services.

For the second quarter of 2026, gross profit margin for the Engineering Segment increased 540 basis points to 12.0%, compared with the same period last year, as the Company realizes the benefits from the actions taken under its business optimization plan. Margin performance also benefited from improved operating results in the Company's Danish operations from newly secured projects in 2026, which is helping to refresh the project portfolio and led to a more favorable mix. While actions under the optimization plan are starting to gain traction, the Company remains cautious due to elongated sales cycles and project phasing.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of €78.6 million, and net debt of €360.3 million.

For the second quarter of 2026, capital expenditures totaled €52.0 million, primarily related to the new plants in Italy and Indiana, as well as for the Alina^® pen injector program in Germany and contract manufacturing activities. For the three-months ended June 30, 2026, net cash flow from operating activities was €31.9 million and cash used for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets totaled €65.7 million. Consequently, the Company reported negative free cash flow of €32.0 million for the second quarter of 2026.

The Company believes that it has adequate liquidity to fund its strategic priorities over at least the next twelve months through a combination of cash on hand, cash generated from operations, available credit lines, and the ability to access additional financing.

Full Year 2026 Guidance

The Company is updating its full-year 2026 guidance to reflect the sale of Balda C. Brewer, Inc., better currency translation, and higher growth in the core business. The Company now expects revenue to range between €1.260 billion to €1.280 billion, compared with the prior guidance range of €1.260 billion to €1.290 billion.

The Company is updating its guidance for adjusted EBITDA in the range of €335.0 million to €345.2 million, and narrowing its guidance for adjusted diluted EPS which is now expected to range between €0.60 to €0.62.

Franco Stevanato, concluded, "We are squarely focused on growing our premium, high value solutions in both drug containment and drug delivery systems to best position the Company to capture the rising opportunities in injectable therapies, particularly biologics. With the rapid rise in patient adoption of drug delivery devices, customers are increasingly seeking integrated partners that can combine device innovation, manufacturing expertise, and supply chain reliability. We believe we are uniquely positioned to bring together drug containment and delivery device capabilities in a differentiated, commercially relevant solution. Our goal is to continue to move up further up the value chain and deliver sustainable, profitable growth, expanded margins, and long-term shareholder value."

Conference call: The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to discuss financial results. During the call, management will refer to a slide presentation which will be available on the morning of the call on the “Financial Results” page under the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.

Pre-registration: Participants who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. We encourage participants to pre-register for the conference call using the following link: Pre-registration for STVN Q2 2026 earnings webcast.

Webcast: A live, listen-only webcast of the call will be available at the following link: STVN Q2 2026 webcast.

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Questions during the call: Participants who wish to ask questions during the call should use the HD webphone link: STVN Q2 2026 Link for Questions

Replay: The webcast will be archived for three months on the Company’s Investor Relations section of its website.

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Management monitors and evaluates our operating and financial performance using several non-GAAP financial measures, including Constant Currency Revenue, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Operating Profit, Adjusted Operating Profit Margin, Adjusted Income Taxes, Adjusted Net Profit, Adjusted Diluted EPS, CAPEX, Free Cash Flow, Net Cash/(Debt), and Capital Employed. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful and relevant information regarding its performance and improve its ability to assess our financial condition. While similar measures are widely used in the industry in which the Company operates, the financial measures it uses may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies, nor are they intended to be substitutes for measures of financial performance or financial position as prepared in accordance with IFRS.

About Stevanato Group

Founded in 1949, Stevanato Group is a leading global provider of drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. The Group delivers an integrated, end-to-end portfolio of products, processes, and services that address customer needs across the entire drug life cycle at each of the development, clinical and commercial stages. Stevanato Group’s core capabilities in scientific research and development, its commitment to technical innovation, and its engineering excellence are central to its ability to offer value added solutions to clients. To learn more, visit: www.stevanatogroup.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

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