Envista Holdings (NVST)
NYSEHealth CareMedical - Instruments & SuppliesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$27.28-1.12%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEHealth CareMedical - Instruments & SuppliesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · NVST
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -12.1% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 3.3% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 15.5 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 25 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
NVST — Principal Accounting Officer transition
Dated 2026-06-03
Chief Accounting Officer — Faez Kaabi: Mr. Kaabi is retiring and will be succeeded by Coree Thomas.
Why it matters: If adjusted EBITDA growth is under 7%, it may show problems in operations.
Worry ifAdjusted EBITDA growth is less than 7%.
Less concerning ifAdjusted EBITDA growth remains at or above 7%.
Why it matters: This would indicate a slowdown in revenue growth, which is a key priority for management.
Worry ifCore sales growth reported below 3.5% for Q3 2026.
Less concerning ifCore sales growth reported above 4.5% for Q3 2026.
Why it matters: Lower EPS may mean less profit and affect how investors feel.
Worry ifAdjusted EPS is below $0.40.
Less concerning ifAdjusted EPS exceeds $0.41.
Why it matters: A slowdown in share buybacks may show a change in how money is spent. This could lower investor trust in the company's value.
Worry ifShare repurchases total less than $50 million in Q3.
Less concerning ifShare repurchases total more than $75 million in Q3.
Why it matters: Two quarters in a row of negative cash flow can worry investors. It raises doubts about financial health.
Worry ifOperating cash flow was negative for Q2 2026.
Less concerning ifOperating cash flow returns to positive for Q2 2026.
Why it matters: A drop in sector revenue growth could signal broader challenges. This affects Envista's growth outlook.
Worry ifSector revenue growth falls below its median rate.
Less concerning ifSector revenue growth remains steady or improves.
Why it matters: Improving operating income would show progress in cost management. This is crucial for long-term growth.
Supportive ifOperating income is higher than last quarter.
Worry ifOperating income goes down or stays the same from last quarter.
Why it matters: Positive cash flow is crucial for funding growth and supporting share repurchases.
Supportive ifOperating cash flow returns to positive in Q2.
Worry ifOperating cash flow remains negative in Q2.
Why it matters: This shows good spending plans and trust in future cash. It helps investor feelings.
Supportive ifTotal share buybacks were above $300 million for 2026.
Worry ifTotal share buybacks were below $300 million for 2026.
Why it matters: Big changes in cash flow will affect how money is spent and share buybacks.
Watch forOperating cash flow turns positive and exceeds $100 million.
Also watch forOperating cash flow is negative again this quarter.
Why it matters: If it drops below this level, it shows trouble with costs and efficiency.
Worry ifAdjusted EBITDA margin was below 14% for Q3 2026.
Less concerning ifAdjusted EBITDA margin was above 14.7% for Q3 2026.
Why it matters: This shows possible problems in making cash, which can affect spending plans.
Worry ifFree cash flow conversion reported below 100% for Q3 2026.
Less concerning ifFree cash flow conversion reported at or above 100% for Q3 2026.
Why it matters: A drop could mean less trust in cash flow or a change in spending plans.
Worry ifShare repurchases fall below 1 million shares in Q3 2026.
Less concerning ifShare repurchases remain above 2 million shares in Q3 2026.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$119 on $10,000 · ±1.2% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $303 loss on $10,000 · 3.0% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $2,597 loss on $10,000 · 26.0% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.