AtriCure (ATRC)


Market Price (9/18/2026): $59.08 | Market Cap: $2.9 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Equipment

AtriCure (ATRC)


Market Price (9/18/2026): $59.08
Market Cap: $2.9 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Equipment

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 46%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Precision Medicine, and Medical Technology Advancement. Themes include Chronic Disease Management, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -35%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 162x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 44x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 273x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 104%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 102%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.7%

Key risks
ATRC key risks include [1] the competitive threat from less invasive Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technologies to its core surgical franchise and [2] a history of unprofitability with projected ongoing losses due to heavy R&D and sales investments.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 46%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Precision Medicine, and Medical Technology Advancement. Themes include Chronic Disease Management, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -35%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 162x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 44x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 273x
6 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 104%
7 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 102%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.7%
9 Key risks
ATRC key risks include [1] the competitive threat from less invasive Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technologies to its core surgical franchise and [2] a history of unprofitability with projected ongoing losses due to heavy R&D and sales investments.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/17/2026

AtriCure (ATRC) stock has gained about 115% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance.

AtriCure reported robust financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, which ended June 30, 2026. The company posted revenue of $153.6 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $151.5 million by 1.39% and marking a 12.8% year-over-year increase. More notably, AtriCure achieved an Adjusted EPS of $0.18, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.03, representing a +500% surprise. Profitability also strengthened, with net income reaching $9.0 million and adjusted EBITDA rising by 78% to $27.3 million compared to fiscal Q2 2025. Following this strong performance, management raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $85 million-$89 million, an increase from the previously projected $80 million-$82 million.

2. Robust Performance and Adoption Across Key Product Lines.

The company's revenue growth was primarily fueled by strong adoption and demand across its pain management, appendage management, and open ablation product lines. U.S. revenue in fiscal Q2 2026 grew 13.6% year-over-year to $125.6 million. Specifically, U.S. sales of appendage management products increased by 14.4% to $51.6 million, driven partly by increasing adoption of recently launched devices like the AtriClip FLEX-Mini and PRO-Mini. Open ablation product sales also saw a 12.1% increase, reaching $40.9 million.

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Updated on 9/17/2026

AtriCure (ATRC) stock has gained about 115% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance.

AtriCure reported robust financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, which ended June 30, 2026. The company posted revenue of $153.6 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $151.5 million by 1.39% and marking a 12.8% year-over-year increase. More notably, AtriCure achieved an Adjusted EPS of $0.18, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.03, representing a +500% surprise. Profitability also strengthened, with net income reaching $9.0 million and adjusted EBITDA rising by 78% to $27.3 million compared to fiscal Q2 2025. Following this strong performance, management raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $85 million-$89 million, an increase from the previously projected $80 million-$82 million.

2. Robust Performance and Adoption Across Key Product Lines.

The company's revenue growth was primarily fueled by strong adoption and demand across its pain management, appendage management, and open ablation product lines. U.S. revenue in fiscal Q2 2026 grew 13.6% year-over-year to $125.6 million. Specifically, U.S. sales of appendage management products increased by 14.4% to $51.6 million, driven partly by increasing adoption of recently launched devices like the AtriClip FLEX-Mini and PRO-Mini. Open ablation product sales also saw a 12.1% increase, reaching $40.9 million.

3. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Multiple Price Target Upgrades.

Following the strong fiscal Q2 2026 results and an improved outlook, several Wall Street analysts upgraded their price targets for AtriCure. Needham notably increased its price target to $64 from $45, citing optimism around the BoxX-NoAF trial. Piper Sandler also raised its target to $60 from $50, attributing the change to a new Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) quality measure expected to benefit AtriCure's open ablation business. BTIG similarly adjusted its price target upward to $55 from $45, also referencing the new quality metric. This wave of bullish analyst actions contributed to a "Moderate Buy" to "Strong Buy" consensus rating for the stock.

4. Accelerated Progress in Pivotal Clinical Trials.

AtriCure announced significant progress in its key clinical trials, which serve as potential catalysts for future growth and label expansion. The BoxX-NoAF trial, designed to evaluate the efficacy of AtriCure's products in reducing post-operative atrial fibrillation, is reportedly ahead of schedule. The trial has already surpassed 50% enrollment, with over 500 patients, and is on track to complete full enrollment of 960 patients by the end of fiscal year 2026. Data readouts from this trial are anticipated in the first half of fiscal year 2027. The LEAPS trial is also progressing ahead of its enrollment timelines.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 113.7% change in ATRC stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 108.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269172026Change
Stock Price ($)27.6759.12113.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5525703.2%
P/S Multiple2.45.1108.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4849-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution113.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ATRC113.7% 
Market (SPY)0.8%-0.3%
Sector (XLV)12.9%44.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 89.1% change in ATRC stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 80.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269172026Change
Stock Price ($)31.2659.1289.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5355706.6%
P/S Multiple2.85.180.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4849-1.5%
Cumulative Contribution89.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ATRC89.1% 
Market (SPY)11.5%4.7%
Sector (XLV)5.8%39.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 59.8% change in ATRC stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 43.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259172026Change
Stock Price ($)36.9959.1259.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)50057013.9%
P/S Multiple3.55.143.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4849-1.9%
Cumulative Contribution59.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ATRC59.8% 
Market (SPY)19.2%14.6%
Sector (XLV)24.4%29.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 30.9% change in ATRC stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 55.8% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)83120239172026Change
Stock Price ($)45.1559.1230.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)36657055.8%
P/S Multiple5.75.1-11.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4649-4.9%
Cumulative Contribution30.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ATRC30.9% 
Market (SPY)75.3%29.4%
Sector (XLV)32.7%31.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ATRC Return25%-36%-20%-14%29%44%3%
Peers Return18%-14%6%10%21%-7%34%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ATRC Win Rate67%42%58%50%50%44% 
Peers Win Rate55%47%52%62%65%49% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ATRC Max Drawdown-27%-53%-43%-47%-31%-39% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-30%-21%-18%-13%-29% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: MDT, BSX, ABT, JNJ, EW.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/17/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventATRCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-25.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven213 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-38.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven1007 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.8%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven34 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-41.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven43 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven381 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-44.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven80.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven838 days62 days

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In The Past

AtriCure's stock fell -25.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 34.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventATRCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-25.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven213 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-38.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven1007 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-41.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven43 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven381 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-44.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven80.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven838 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-32.7%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.6%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven811 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-91.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven1023.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven802 days1085 days

Compare to MDT, BSX, ABT, JNJ, EW

In The Past

AtriCure's stock fell -25.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 34.2% gain to breakeven.

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About AtriCure (ATRC)

AtriCure, Inc. (ATRC) is a medical device company specializing in developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative solutions primarily for the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, and nerve pain. The company focuses on devices that perform ablation of cardiac tissue and intercostal nerves, aiming to improve patient outcomes in complex surgical procedures.

AtriCure's product portfolio is diverse, offering a range of tools for surgeons. Key cardiac ablation products include the Isolator Synergy Clamps and multifunctional pens like the MAX Pen, which allow for tissue ablation, pacing, and sensing. They also offer the cryoICE Cryoablation System and the EPi-Sense Guided Coagulation System, specifically designed for treating persistent atrial fibrillation. Beyond ablation, AtriCure provides solutions for left atrial appendage management with the AtriClip System and LARIAT System, which are used to prevent stroke risk associated with atrial fibrillation.

AtriCure serves medical centers globally, with a significant presence in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company distributes its products through both independent distributors and a direct sales force, ensuring reach to a broad network of cardiac and thoracic surgeons. Their devices are critical tools used during surgical procedures for heart valve repair or replacement, as well as dedicated arrhythmia treatment, addressing a wide range of patient needs in advanced cardiac care.

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Here are a few brief analogies for AtriCure:

  • A focused Medtronic specializing in surgical devices for cardiac arrhythmias.

  • The Boston Scientific of surgical heart solutions, particularly for atrial fibrillation.

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  • Isolator Synergy Clamps: Single-use disposable radio frequency products for surgical cardiac tissue ablation.
  • MAX Pen device: A multifunctional pen for evaluating cardiac arrhythmias, temporary cardiac pacing, sensing, stimulation, and ablating cardiac tissue.
  • Coolrail device: Enables users to make longer linear lines of ablation.
  • cryoICE Cryoablation System: A system that enables linear ablations of varied lengths using cryoablation.
  • EPi-Sense Guided Coagulation System: A single-use disposable device for the treatment of symptomatic, drug-refractory, and long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation.
  • AtriClip System: An implantable device coupled to a single-use disposable applier for left atrial appendage management.
  • LARIAT System: A suture-based solution for soft-tissue closure.
  • Lumitip Dissectors: Instruments used to separate tissues to provide access to key anatomical structures targeted for ablation.
  • Glidepath guides: Guides for the accurate placement of clamps during surgical procedures.
  • Subtle Cannula's: Cannulas that support access for EPi-Sense catheters.
  • Reusable cardiac surgery instruments: Various instruments used during surgical procedures for heart valve repair or replacement.

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AtriCure (ATRC) sells primarily to other organizations. Its major customers are medical centers, which encompass institutions such as hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics. While the company sells to these types of organizations, the provided background information does not list the names of specific medical center chains or distributor companies that are major customers, nor does it provide their public symbols.

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Here is the management team for AtriCure (symbol: ATRC):

Michael H. Carrel, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Carrel has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and director of AtriCure since November 2012. Before joining AtriCure, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Vital Images, Inc., a publicly-traded medical imaging software company that was acquired by Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation in 2011. Prior to Vital Images, Mr. Carrel was President and CEO of Zamba Corporation, a publicly-traded technology company, and Chief Financial Officer of NextNet Wireless, Inc., a privately-held provider of broadband wireless access systems, both of which had successful acquisition exits. He currently serves as Board Chair of Axonics, Inc., a publicly-traded medical device company that recently announced an agreement to be acquired by Boston Scientific. During his tenure at AtriCure, the company has acquired three companies: Estech, nContact, and SentreHEART.

Angela L. Wirick, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Wirick was appointed Chief Financial Officer in August 2020. She previously served as AtriCure's Vice President, Finance for four years and joined the company in 2014 as Director, Finance. Ms. Wirick began her career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen LLP and Deloitte & Touche LLP, serving clients in various industries. She is a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive).

Douglas J. Seith, Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Seith has served as Chief Operating Officer of AtriCure since January 2015. He previously held roles within AtriCure as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing from 2013 to 2014, and Vice President, United States Sales from 2011 to 2013. He joined AtriCure in 2004 as a Regional Sales Leader. Prior to AtriCure, Mr. Seith held sales leadership and sales positions at A-Med/EmoblX, Inc., Heartport, Inc., Scimed Life Systems (a division of Boston Scientific, Inc.), and Automated Instruments.

Justin Noznesky, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer

Mr. Noznesky has served as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer since March 2021. He previously held leadership positions at AtriCure as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development since March 2016, and Vice President, Marketing and Business Development since January 2014. From 2004 to 2013, he held various leadership positions at Vital Images, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. Before Vital Images, Mr. Noznesky worked in Corporate Finance at UnitedHealth Group and as a senior auditor at Arthur Andersen LLP.

Karl Dahlquist, Chief Legal Officer

Mr. Dahlquist has served as Chief Legal Officer since March 2019. He joined AtriCure in August 2013 as Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Dahlquist began his career as a lawyer specializing in medical device litigation and regulation. His previous experience includes senior legal, compliance, and quality management roles at Medtronic, Inc., St. Jude Medical, GE Healthcare, and Johnson & Johnson.

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Here are the key risks to AtriCure's business:

Key Risks to AtriCure (ATRC)

  1. Competitive Pressure and Technological Disruption

    The medical device industry for cardiac care is highly competitive, and AtriCure faces significant pressure from evolving technologies, particularly the rapid adoption of Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) catheter technologies. These less invasive alternatives to AtriCure's surgical tools have created a direct operational challenge, leading to declines in revenue within the company's U.S. hybrid therapy and minimally invasive ablation franchises. While AtriCure is developing its own PFA platforms, the ongoing shift in market preference presents a material risk to sustaining U.S. revenue and margins.
  2. Regulatory and Reimbursement Challenges

    AtriCure operates in a highly regulated environment, and the timing of new product regulatory clearances, such as those from the FDA, and subsequent third-party payer reimbursement are uncertain. Delays or unfavorable changes in these areas can directly impact sales forecasts and market access. International markets also present reimbursement risks, with reported declines in sales in regions like the UK due to funding and reimbursement uncertainties with the National Health Service. The company has also faced past allegations and settlements related to off-label marketing and incorrect billing practices for Medicare reimbursement, highlighting the stringent regulatory scrutiny.
  3. Profitability Challenges

    Despite strong revenue growth, AtriCure has historically faced challenges in achieving consistent profitability on a GAAP basis, reporting net losses in previous years and anticipating continued unprofitability due to significant investments in research and development (R&D) for new products and clinical trials. While there are signs of improving operating and net margins in recent quarters, maintaining this trend and achieving sustained profitability remains a critical financial risk for the company.

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The emergence of Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technology poses a clear emerging threat. PFA is a non-thermal cardiac ablation technology that delivers high-voltage, short-duration electrical pulses to create irreversible electroporation, selectively targeting cardiac tissue while potentially minimizing damage to surrounding structures like the esophagus and phrenic nerve. As PFA gains broader adoption, especially in catheter-based procedures for conditions like atrial fibrillation which AtriCure's surgical thermal ablation devices address, it could disrupt the market for traditional surgical radiofrequency (RF) and cryoablation devices by offering a potentially safer and equally effective alternative.

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AtriCure (ATRC) operates in significant addressable markets for its primary products, focusing on the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and left atrial appendage (LAA) management.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Ablation Devices Market

  • AtriCure estimates the global market for the treatment of atrial fibrillation to be approximately $5 billion, with surgical and minimally invasive surgery comprising about 75% of this market, and postoperative pain management accounting for the remaining 25%.
  • The global cardiac ablation devices market, which addresses conditions like AFib, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia, was valued at approximately $3.07 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach about $5.42 billion by 2028, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%.
  • Other estimates indicate the global cardiac ablation market was valued at USD 5.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 20 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 12.8%.
  • The broader global atrial fibrillation devices market was valued at USD 12.9 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 40.2 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 12.2%. This market encompasses various devices, including EP ablation catheters and LAA closure devices.
  • In North America, the cardiac ablation market was valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2025. The atrial fibrillation devices market in North America reached USD 4.9 billion in 2025.
  • AtriCure holds a significant position in this sector, commanding an estimated 60% market share in surgical AFib ablation.

Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure Devices Market

This market is relevant for AtriCure's AtriClip System and the LARIAT System when used for LAA management.

  • The global left atrial appendage closure devices market was valued at approximately USD 1.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to around USD 7.01 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 14.12%.
  • Other estimates for the global market in 2024 range from USD 1.7 billion to USD 1.8 billion. Projections for this market vary, with some reaching USD 5.7 billion by 2030 and others up to USD 6.7 billion by 2033.
  • North America is a dominant region in this market, holding the largest market share of 46.2% in 2024. The left atrial appendage closure devices market size in North America reached USD 720 million in 2023. The U.S. market specifically was valued at USD 803.9 million in 2024.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for AtriCure (ATRC) over the next 2-3 years:
  • Continued Adoption and Launch of Innovative Products: AtriCure anticipates significant revenue growth driven by the continued adoption of recently launched products and the introduction of new devices. Specifically, the AtriClip PRO Mini, cryoXT PRO, cryoSPHERE MAX, and cryoSPHERE Plus probes are highlighted as key contributors to revenue growth. The EnCompass Clamp has also been a significant growth driver, with increased account penetration and mid-teens growth over 2024. These new and recently launched products are expected to drive top-line expansion by increasing both volumes and average selling prices.
  • Growth in the Pain Management Franchise: The pain management franchise is consistently identified as a strong growth area and is expected to lead AtriCure's growth in 2026. This growth is supported by newer products like the cryoSPHERE MAX and Plus probes, and the low penetration in thoracic procedures, along with a newer opportunity related to amputations.
  • International Market Expansion: AtriCure projects strong momentum in its international business, with healthy adoption across key product lines and markets. International revenue saw a substantial increase in 2025, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific. A significant step in this expansion was the approval in July 2024 for the AtriClip LAA Exclusion System in China, opening access to a large market.
  • Clinical Trial Progress and Market Expansion for Existing Therapies: Progress in clinical trials like LeAAPS (evaluating AtriClip devices) and BoxX-NoAF (to reduce postoperative Afib) is expected to drive momentum and enhance product adoption. Furthermore, continued adoption of the EnCompass clamp in open ablation, especially in areas like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) where penetration was historically low, is broadening the addressable market for AtriCure's open cardiac surgery tools.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, net cash used in financing activities increased by $3,882 due to shares repurchased for the payment of taxes.

Share Issuance

  • Total shares outstanding have steadily increased, rising from 48.9 million at the end of a recent fiscal year to 49.7 million in Q4 2025, primarily due to stock-based compensation programs.
  • In March 2026, the Chief Operating Officer received 42,386 shares as a restricted stock award and acquired 25,532 shares from a performance share award.
  • Also in March 2026, the Chief Technical Officer acquired 30,390 shares through a Restricted Stock Award and 15,198 shares from a Performance Share Award.

Inbound Investments

  • AtriCure maintained a strong liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $167.4 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • The company has a $125 million asset-based revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, with an option to increase by $40 million, which was recently amended to extend the term and reduce the overall interest rate.
  • A sale-and-leaseback transaction generated $6.25 million in cash proceeds.

Outbound Investments

  • Long-Term Investments were $7.6 million in 2023, marking a significant decrease from $51.51 million in 2022 and $104.34 million in 2021.
  • Net cash used in investing activities increased by approximately $49.9 million from 2024 to 2025, influenced by a decrease in sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities, and a $5 million payment for an acquired IPR&D milestone.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were reported at $1.6 million in Q4 2025.
  • AtriCure operates a capital-light model, requiring very low capital expenditure needs, which allows strong revenue growth to translate into robust free cash flow.
  • The company remains committed to funding key research and development (R&D) initiatives to support innovation and growth.

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Peer Outperformance in Health Care Equipment

ATRC has trailed 51% of its 49 Health Care Equipment peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is UFPT. Health Care Equipment ranks 5th of 10 industries in Health Care by median 5Y return.
Share of Health Care Equipment constituents that ATRC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
89%
of 55 industry peers · 68.9% return
3Y
78%
of 54 industry peers · 36.0% return
5Y
49%
of 49 industry peers · -22.9% return
Health Care Equipment peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ATRC's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
ATRC AtriCure 15.9% 272.7x 68.9%36.0%-22.9%
UFPT UFP Technologies 18.8% 29.5x 34.4%72.0%334.1% +357pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Health Care sector, ranked by 5Y. Health Care Equipment is ATRC's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care Distributors 7 7.8%77.2%101.1% CAH 380% · MCK 334% · COR 164%
Managed Health Care 8 40.9%-1.4%1.5% OSCR 83% · HQY 48% · ELV 17%
Health Care Services 20 25.4%42.2%-1.8% HIMS 219% · RDNT 172% · DGX 76%
Health Care Facilities 24 5.6%0.8%-12.7% NHC 274% · THC 259% · ENSG 127%
Health Care Equipment ← 50 -0.8%-4.9%-21.9% POCI 10800% · UFPT 334% · GKOS 199%
Pharmaceuticals 62 -5.1%12.4%-39.8% LQDA 2442% · INDV 1175% · ETON 1012%
Health Care Supplies 12 17.1%-12.2%-40.3% LNTH 294% · HAE 53% · MMSI 19%
Life Sciences Tools & Services 109 5.4%-22.1%-68.8% SNWV 1586% · MEDP 231% · NTRA 190%
Health Care Technology 21 -25.5%-51.1%-79.7% SPOK 72% · HSTM 1% · VEEV -13%
Biotechnology 364 0.4%-26.6%-79.8% DNTH 1198% · CELZ 1154% · ELVN 1077%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

Recent Active Movers

Peer Comparisons

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Financials

ATRCMDTBSXABTJNJEWMedian
NameAtriCure MedtronicBoston S.Abbott L.Johnson .Edwards . 
Mkt Price59.1292.7743.55102.23270.2288.2590.51
Mkt Cap2.9118.764.0177.9650.550.991.4
Rev LTM57037,54120,99646,58597,9296,51229,268
Op Inc LTM137,1474,4097,34626,2561,8305,778
FCF LTM526,1321,8067,82422,2281,4343,969
FCF 3Y Avg145,5272,2246,75119,4868543,875
CFO LTM658,0354,5299,90527,6081,7206,282
CFO 3Y Avg317,3603,8158,94725,0931,1275,588

Growth & Margins

ATRCMDTBSXABTJNJEWMedian
NameAtriCure MedtronicBoston S.Abbott L.Johnson .Edwards . 
Rev Chg LTM13.9%9.8%13.5%8.1%8.1%14.6%11.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg15.9%6.0%16.2%5.1%6.0%13.1%9.6%
Rev Chg Q12.8%13.7%7.5%13.0%6.6%13.6%12.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.2%3.2%1.8%3.2%1.6%3.3%3.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM137.8%7.5%30.1%-2.2%21.4%15.2%18.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg33.2%6.3%25.7%6.5%6.7%7.8%7.2%
Op Mgn LTM2.3%19.0%21.0%15.8%26.8%28.1%20.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-4.2%18.5%19.1%16.4%25.6%28.0%18.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.8%0.3%1.1%-1.3%0.0%0.5%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM11.4%21.4%21.6%21.3%28.2%26.4%21.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.6%21.2%20.7%20.5%27.4%19.0%20.6%
FCF/Rev LTM9.1%16.3%8.6%16.8%22.7%22.0%16.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg2.1%15.9%12.3%15.5%21.2%14.3%14.9%

Valuation

ATRCMDTBSXABTJNJEWMedian
NameAtriCure MedtronicBoston S.Abbott L.Johnson .Edwards . 
Mkt Cap2.9118.764.0177.9650.550.991.4
P/S5.13.23.03.86.67.84.4
P/Op Inc223.216.614.524.224.827.824.5
P/EBIT162.316.215.221.524.834.223.2
P/E272.722.717.432.830.950.631.9
P/CFO44.314.814.118.023.629.620.8
Total Yield0.4%7.5%5.7%5.4%5.2%2.0%5.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%3.1%0.0%2.4%1.9%0.0%1.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg0.8%5.3%2.1%3.6%4.6%1.7%2.9%
D/E0.00.20.20.20.10.00.1
Net D/E-0.00.20.20.20.0-0.10.1

Returns

ATRCMDTBSXABTJNJEWMedian
NameAtriCure MedtronicBoston S.Abbott L.Johnson .Edwards . 
1M Rtn29.2%0.7%-13.7%-9.3%0.2%-3.0%-1.4%
3M Rtn105.3%18.0%-3.8%16.5%18.9%1.0%17.2%
6M Rtn103.7%8.6%-37.7%-3.3%14.9%7.0%7.8%
12M Rtn68.9%1.3%-55.8%-22.0%55.9%17.4%9.3%
3Y Rtn36.0%23.7%-17.8%7.7%81.1%21.0%22.3%
1M Excs Rtn29.9%1.4%-13.0%-8.6%0.9%-2.3%-0.7%
3M Excs Rtn115.1%16.9%-6.0%13.4%13.0%-1.1%13.2%
6M Excs Rtn89.6%-7.1%-54.2%-19.8%-0.2%-8.5%-7.8%
12M Excs Rtn48.8%-13.9%-71.6%-36.8%41.0%1.9%-6.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-35.1%-44.7%-89.7%-64.9%8.7%-50.9%-47.8%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Appendage management220186160132110
Open ablation18515813711396
Pain management9067514123
Minimally invasive ablation4054514546
Total535465399330274


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$59.12 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.9 
First Trading Date08/05/2005 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$43.97$35.19
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA34.4%68.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility45.5%45.9%
Downside Capture-226.6251.90
Upside Capture182.33103.57
Correlation (SPY)-7.9%14.2%
ATRC Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.59-0.15-0.170.110.540.93
Up Beta0.26-1.89-1.39-0.54-0.140.99
Down Beta-0.400.320.790.460.370.85
Up Capture268%246%122%64%88%62%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days15273665126375
Down Capture-243%-227%-200%-35%82%101%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days6152660123371

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ATRC
ATRC64.7%45.9%1.22-
Sector ETF (XLV)25.0%16.1%1.1927.2%
Equity (SPY)16.6%12.9%0.9214.5%
Gold (GLD)17.4%29.3%0.557.4%
Commodities (DBC)45.8%20.7%1.72-13.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%13.5%0.1626.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-34.9%43.9%-0.8516.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ATRC
ATRC-5.1%47.7%0.05-
Sector ETF (XLV)6.3%15.2%0.2336.9%
Equity (SPY)12.6%17.2%0.5640.9%
Gold (GLD)18.9%18.8%0.817.1%
Commodities (DBC)11.7%19.6%0.472.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.0%18.8%-0.0539.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.5%0.3822.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ATRC
ATRC13.1%44.0%0.43-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.6%16.7%0.5138.9%
Equity (SPY)15.1%18.0%0.7142.9%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.4%0.605.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%18.1%0.3910.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%20.7%0.1737.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.0%66.1%1.0215.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 81520265.6%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity48.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares8.5%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/25/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/20266.2%21.7%48.4%
5/5/2026-4.7%-9.2%-7.2%
2/17/2026-2.2%-5.6%-12.5%
10/29/2025-3.8%-8.8%-1.0%
7/29/202510.7%18.3%17.6%
4/29/2025-13.7%-13.9%-1.6%
2/12/2025-6.5%-7.6%-21.4%
10/29/202418.3%20.5%22.9%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111010
# Negative131414
Median Positive8.3%8.1%14.4%
Median Negative-3.8%-6.6%-7.8%
Max Positive18.3%21.7%48.4%
Max Negative-13.7%-25.9%-21.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/20266.2%21.7%48.4%
5/5/2026-4.7%-9.2%-7.2%
2/17/2026-2.2%-5.6%-12.5%
10/29/2025-3.8%-8.8%-1.0%
7/29/202510.7%18.3%17.6%
4/29/2025-13.7%-13.9%-1.6%
2/12/2025-6.5%-7.6%-21.4%
10/29/202418.3%20.5%22.9%
7/30/2024-2.0%-2.0%16.4%
5/1/2024-10.3%-16.4%-9.0%
2/15/2024-4.4%-1.9%-6.6%
11/1/20234.5%5.8%4.5%
7/25/20238.5%5.8%-11.7%
5/2/202310.0%9.1%4.2%
2/21/20238.3%-1.9%-1.2%
11/1/2022-6.0%-5.4%7.0%
8/2/2022-0.6%-1.5%-8.2%
5/3/2022-2.4%-25.9%-21.3%
2/15/20223.7%-4.7%0.1%
11/3/20218.9%0.1%-16.9%
8/4/2021-0.5%-11.9%-7.4%
4/27/20217.6%19.1%12.4%
2/23/20210.3%7.2%-1.6%
11/5/2020-1.1%5.0%22.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111010
# Negative131414
Median Positive8.3%8.1%14.4%
Median Negative-3.8%-6.6%-7.8%
Max Positive18.3%21.7%48.4%
Max Negative-13.7%-25.9%-21.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/27/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/14/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202307/26/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
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06/30/202607/27/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/14/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202307/26/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/17/202210-K
09/30/202111/04/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202104/28/202110-Q
12/31/202002/26/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202007/29/202010-Q
03/31/202004/30/202010-Q
12/31/201902/24/202010-K
09/30/201910/31/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/27/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported602.00 Mil606.00 Mil610.00 Mil0.2% RaisedGuidance: 605.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported85.00 Mil87.00 Mil89.00 Mil7.4% RaisedGuidance: 81.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Net Income Per ShareReported0.050.090.13   
2026 Adjusted Earnings Per ShareReported0.240.280.321300.0% RaisedGuidance: 0.02 for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported600.00 Mil605.00 Mil610.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 605.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported80.00 Mil81.00 Mil82.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 81.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported00.020.04-83.3% LoweredGuidance: 0.12 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/17/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported600.00 Mil605.00 Mil610.00 Mil13.5% Higher NewActual: 533.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Revenue GrowthReported12.0%13.0%14.0%   
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported80.00 Mil81.00 Mil82.00 Mil44.6% Higher NewActual: 56.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPSReported0.090.120.15  Higher NewActual: -0.24 for 2025
2026 Net EPSReported00.020.04   

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Adjusted Loss Per ShareReported-0.26-0.24-0.23-32.9% RaisedGuidance: -0.36 for 2025
2025 RevenueReported532.00 Mil533.00 Mil534.00 Mil0.6% RaisedGuidance: 530.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDAReported55.00 Mil56.00 Mil57.00 Mil10.9% RaisedGuidance: 50.50 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 9/14/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Groves, Regina E DirectSell914202654.225,313288,0711,873,084Form
2Privitera, SalvatoreChief Technical OfficerDirectSell910202655.003,657201,1358,099,520Form
3Privitera, SalvatoreChief Technical OfficerDirectSell904202652.507,763407,5587,923,352Form
4Dahlquist, Karl SChief Legal OfficerDirectSell826202648.899,370458,0994,269,026Form
5Yuen, Maggie DirectSell807202638.423,500134,470538,456Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Groves, Regina E DirectSell914202654.225,313288,0711,873,084Form
2Privitera, SalvatoreChief Technical OfficerDirectSell910202655.003,657201,1358,099,520Form
3Privitera, SalvatoreChief Technical OfficerDirectSell904202652.507,763407,5587,923,352Form
4Dahlquist, Karl SChief Legal OfficerDirectSell826202648.899,370458,0994,269,026Form
5Yuen, Maggie DirectSell807202638.423,500134,470538,456Form
6Prange, Karen DirectSell807202638.803,564138,283884,989Form
7Noznesky, Justin JChief Mktg & Strategy OfficerDirectSell730202638.806,182239,8623,888,497Form
8Doraiswamy, VinayakChief Scientific OfficerDirectSell730202638.886,000233,2803,363,548Form
9Wehrwein, Sven DirectSell730202637.8425,000946,0001,533,201Form
10Prange, Karen DirectSell522202628.653,00085,950755,586Form
11Doraiswamy, VinayakChief Scientific OfficerDirectSell518202628.135,000140,6502,584,444Form
12Doraiswamy, VinayakChief Scientific OfficerDirectSell316202629.835,000149,1502,889,781Form
13Noznesky, Justin JChief Mktg & Strategy OfficerDirectSell1126202537.295,166192,6402,938,377Form
14Wehrwein, Sven DirectSell1126202538.004,967188,7461,306,212Form
15Wehrwein, Sven DirectSell1126202537.325,033187,8321,282,838Form
16Yuen, Maggie DirectSell1125202535.723,000107,160406,172Form
17Noznesky, Justin JChief Mktg & Strategy OfficerDirectSell916202536.303,000108,9003,047,893Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 18, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
First Light Asset Management, LLC$20.8 Mil1.9%35TRIM -37.9%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Defilade Capital Management, L.P.$15.7 Mil2.1%33ExitedDec 31, 202513F
First Light Asset Management, LLC$20.8 Mil1.9%35TRIM -37.9%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
First Light Asset Management, LLC$20.8 Mil1.9%35TRIM -37.9%13F
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