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The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how dental equipment & technology stocks fared in Q2, starting with Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:XRAY).

DENTSPLY SIRONA (XRAY) shares are in focus after the company reported second quarter 2026 results that returned the business to profitability while net sales declined 4.1% year over year. The latest results and upcoming appearance at the Baird 2026 Global Healthcare Conference come after a mixed share price pattern for DENTSPLY SIRONA, with a 7 day share price return of 3.53% but a 30 day share price return that declined 19.90%. Recent momentum has been choppy, as a 90 day share price return...

DENTSPLY SIRONA stock has had a difficult run over the past few years, yet on broad valuation checks it now screens as one of the cheaper options in its peer group. The share price history and the current multiples are sending very different signals about what the market expects from the business. Over the past 5 years, DENTSPLY SIRONA shareholders have seen the stock fall about 79.6%, which points to a long period of weak sentiment that still weighs on expectations today. The valuation...

Dentsply Sirona recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a 4.1% year-over-year net sales decline but a return to net income, with higher margins and stronger cash generation, and also confirmed it will present at the Baird 2026 Global Healthcare Conference on September 15, 2026. The combination of improved profitability and cash flow, despite weaker revenue and a history of pressure on returns, led management to reiterate full-year 2026 guidance, highlighting a sharper focus on...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona” or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XRAY) today announced that the Company will participate in the Baird 2026 Global Healthcare Conference. Management is scheduled to present on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 11:25 a.m. ET. Investors and other interested parties will be able to access a live audio webcast and an audio webcast replay by visiting the Investors section of the Dentsply Sirona website at https://inves

On August 6, Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:XRAY) reported second-quarter 2026 results that pulled the stock in two directions at once. Net sales fell 4.1% year over year to $898 million, yet the company swung from a $45 million net loss a year earlier to $37 million in net income, with diluted earnings per share of $0.18 […]

Dentsply Sirona’s second quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as shares declined following revenue and non-GAAP earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the year-on-year revenue decline primarily to lower sales volumes in key product segments and regions, especially in the Americas and EMEA, and highlighted ongoing challenges in capital equipment demand and inventory reduction by distributor partners. CEO Daniel Scavilla described the company’s

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Shares of dental products company Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:XRAY) fell 6.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings, which featured a beat on profit estimates, was overshadowed by a weak full-year revenue forecast.

DENTSPLY SIRONA (XRAY) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $13.70, according to a

Detailed price information for Dentsply Sirona Inc (XRAY-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Moby summary of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

DENTSPLY SIRONA's Q2 sales fall 4.1% as dental weakness offsets Wellspect growth, while margins improve and 2026 guidance is maintained.

Dental products company Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:XRAY) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 4.1% year on year to $898 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.55 billion at the midpoint came in 1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share was 50.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

News Summary Reported net sales of $898 millionDelivered GAAP gross margin of 54.9%, GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.18Achieved adjusted gross margin of 56.4%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.3%, adjusted EPS of $0.52Announced expanded partnership with Medline Sinclair, broadening access to Connected Technology Solutions portfolio across CanadaRepurchased 1.3 million shares of common stock during the quarterReiterates 2026 outlook for net sales and adjusted EPS CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 06, 2026

Detailed price information for Dentsply Sirona Inc (XRAY-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

XRAY's Q2 results are likely to reflect transformation investments, dealer inventory cuts and weak implants, while Wellspect growth offers support.

Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Focus Fund” Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned 2.14% in the second quarter of 2026, underperforming the Russell 1000 Value and S&P 500, which gained 13.87% and 15.20%, respectively. The fund benefited from gains in several […]

The expansion marks Dentsply Sirona's sixth dealer network enhancement announced in 2026, further advancing its strategy to broaden access to digital dentistry solutions through trusted distribution partnersCHARLOTTE, N.C., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, today announced an expansion of its long-standing relationship with Medline Sinclair, one of Canada's leading full-service dental

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona” or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XRAY) today announced that the Company will host an investor conference call and live webcast on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET to review its second quarter 2026 financial results. Financial earnings materials will be made available on the Investors section of the Company’s website at https://investor.dentsplysirona.com prior to the call. Conference Call / Webcast Info

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