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Scope LevelNational
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Last Update2025-08-05
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Event Overview
A medical technology company revises its financial projections downward and delays the rollout of a next-generation product, triggering investor backlash and market volatility. The event highlights vulnerabilities in corporate forecasting and the sensitivity of investor confidence to product development timelines.
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Inspire Medical Systems Stock Drops Sharply After Slashed Guidance and Next-Generation Launch Slowdown
On Monday, Inspire Medical Systems reported earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, and simultaneously reduced its financial guidance for the full year. Inspire Medical disclosed that it now expects adjusted earnings per share for 2025 to be between $0.40 and $0.50, down significantly from the previously projected range of $2.20 to $2.30. The company also lowered its sales guidance for 2025 from a range of $940 million–$955 million to $900 million–$910 million.
These announcements caused shares of Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) to fall by more than 19% to $129.95 each in postmarket trading on Monday. By midday Tuesday, shares had declined over 40%, reaching $76.01 per share.
Despite slashing its outlook, Inspire's quarterly results exceeded analyst expectations. The Minneapolis-based company, which develops implantable neuromodulation technology to treat obstructive sleep apnea, reported sales of $217.1 million—a 10.8% increase compared to the previous year and ahead of projections, with Wall Street experts forecasting $214.3 million in revenue. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.45, which was $0.25 ahead of expectations. However, the company posted an overall net loss of $3.6 million, equating to $0.12 per share, for the quarter.
CEO Tim Herbert commented, “Importantly, we believe the operational headwinds are temporary, and actions are underway to address them. We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving the many patients who struggle with untreated moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, delivering strong patient outcomes and executing on our strategy to drive profitable growth and value creation for all stakeholders.”
The company attributed part of the reduced guidance to a delayed timeline for the launch of its next-generation system, signaling a slowdown in its product rollout. No additional technical or procedural details regarding the delay were disclosed in the article.