Henry Schein stock holds steady after a Q2 revenue beat
Published on 08/22/2026 at 11:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Henry Schein Inc. (US42548G1040) closed at $88.48 on August 21, 2026, with a year-to-date gain of 17.07% and a 5-day move of -1.83%.
The move comes after Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.27 on $3.5 billion of revenue, both reported in August 2026, while the company lifted full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.29-$5.39.
Q2 numbers set the tone
Those second-quarter figures put the emphasis on execution rather than valuation alone. Adjusted EPS of $1.27 topped the $1.22 consensus by $0.05, and revenue of $3.5 billion came in above the $3.4 billion expectation.
The guidance update matters too. With 2026 adjusted EPS now framed at $5.29-$5.39, the midpoint sits at $5.34, which is slightly below the $5.35 consensus cited in recent coverage but still points to steady profit growth.
Shares stay firm
For investors, the comparison is straightforward: the stock is up 17.07% this year, while the latest quoted close was $88.48. That leaves the shares well above the levels seen earlier in the year, even after the recent 5-day dip of 1.83%.
A broader read on the business also helps. Henry Schein's distribution and services mix spans dental products, medical products and software-linked services, which gives the company several revenue streams inside one healthcare platform.
Dental and medical mix
Henry Schein sells dental consumables, laboratory equipment, implants, anesthetics and related medical products alongside software, training, maintenance and repair services. That mix can help soften quarter-to-quarter swings when one end market slows.
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Price and market view
Henry Schein stock last traded at $88.48 on August 21, 2026, after a session marked by a 0.01% decline. The market value and the year-to-date gain of 17.07% remain the key anchors for the next move.
Company details
Company: Henry Schein Inc.
ISIN: US42548G1040
Ticker: HSIC
Exchange: Nasdaq
Price (as of August 21, 2026, 3:59 p.m. ET): $88.48 USD
Market cap: $11.0 billion (as of August 21, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Health Care / Health Care Distributors
Index membership: S&P 500
