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HSIC·Henry Schein, Inc.

$.
+. (+.%)
High
$74.25
Open
$74.25
Market Cap
8.45B
52W High
$89.29
Low
$73.83
P. Close
$74.21
P/E
21.40
52W Low
$61.95
Fwd P/E
12.56
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
Henry Schein has appointed William K. "Dan" Daniel as its new Independent Chairman of the Board, effective May 21, 2026. Daniel's prior experience includes executive leadership at Danaher Corporation, where he managed dental portfolio businesses, suggesting a continued focus on this segment. This leadership change follows the retirement of Stanley M. Bergman, who served as a Director for 44 years and is now Chairman Emeritus. Investors will be watching to see how Daniel's strategic direction influences the company's operations and future growth initiatives in the coming trading days.
Earnings Summary
Henry Schein, Inc. is a global distributor of healthcare products and services, primarily serving dental and medical practitioners with a comprehensive suite of offerings including merchandise, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and practice management software. Operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically in Medical Distribution, the company plays a crucial role in the supply chain for healthcare providers. In its most recent reported quarters, Henry Schein demonstrated a mixed performance. For Q1 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $1.32 against an estimate of $1.21738, and revenue of $3.368 billion against an estimate of $3.373 billion. This followed Q4 2025, where actual EPS was $1.34, exceeding the estimate of $1.26016, with revenue at $3.437 billion, surpassing the estimate of $3.332 billion. Looking at the prior two quarters, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $1.38 against an estimate of $1.27912, and Q2 2025 reported actual EPS of $1.10 against an estimate of $1.19055. This indicates a trend of EPS beats in the most recent quarters, with revenue also generally meeting or exceeding expectations, though the Q1 2026 revenue slightly missed estimates. Historically, Henry Schein has shown a trajectory of growth, with notable beats in EPS in Q4 2025 and Q3 2025, and a miss in Q2 2025. The company has a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations for earnings in recent periods, particularly in the latter half of the fiscal year. Recent news highlights a strong first quarter for Henry Schein, with sales climbing 6.3% year-over-year to $3.4 billion, driven by the U.S. Dental and Global Technology segments, which offset softness in the Medical business due to a mild flu season. Management reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance and is implementing a "100-day plan" for operating income enhancement. Investors will be watching for continued execution of the CEO's operational improvement plan and the performance of the Medical segment in the upcoming quarters, as well as the company's ability to consistently meet revenue estimates.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.06$1.15$1.24$1.33$1.42Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.23 - -
Q1'26$1.22$1.32+8.4%
Q4'25$1.26$1.34+6.3%
Q3'25$1.28$1.38+7.9%
Q2'25$1.19$1.10-7.6%
Q1'25$1.11$1.15+3.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.1B$3.2B$3.3B$3.4B$3.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.4B - -
Q1'26$3.4B$3.4B-0.2%
Q4'25$3.3B$3.4B+3.1%
Q3'25 - $3.3B -
Q2'25 - $3.2B -
Q1'25 - $3.2B -

Market Data

HSIC Stock Snapshot

HSIC is currently trading at $74.24, giving Henry Schein, Inc. a market cap of 8.45B and a P/E ratio of 21.4. Today's range spans $73.83–$74.25, with shares opening at $74.25 and moving up $0.03 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 64/100.

Over the past year HSIC has traded between $61.95 and $89.29 - the current price is +19.8% off the 52-week low and -16.9% from the high.

The data doesn't make a strong case for HSIC right now: 36/100 technical score (HOLD), bullish sentiment (64/100), price $74.24 (in the middle of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 21.4. For a small-cap with 8.45B in Healthcare market cap, this kind of setup often leads to rangebound or drifting price action - the kind of environment where holding the stock has opportunity cost and the exit is easier said than done in thin markets. Annual range: $61.95–$89.29.

For HSIC (small-cap, Healthcare, 8.45B market cap), the HOLD technical reading (36/100) and bullish news sentiment (64/100) at $74.24 (in the middle of its 52-week range) describe a stock where the cost of patience is higher than in large-cap equivalents — thin float dynamics mean that time spent waiting for a catalyst can erode position value without the passive bid support that larger names receive. The $61.95–$89.29 annual range defines the structural stakes.

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