PRCT: Procedure Guidance Cut and Securities Class Action Weigh on Shares
2026 U.S. procedure outlook slashed on legacy AQUABEAM softness Procept cut its 2026 U.S. procedure guidance to 54,000–56,000 from 60,000–64,000, citing concentrated softness in legacy AQUABEAM accounts. Q2 procedures grew 21% but missed expectations. This signals weaker demand for the older system and raises doubts about the growth trajectory, pushing the stock down.
This is the most direct new fundamental negative for PRCT's demand outlook.
Securities class action alleges undisclosed discount program inflated sales Multiple law firms filed or reminded investors of a class action claiming Procept used an undisclosed discount program to pull forward handpiece sales, creating over 10,000 excess field inventory units. The lawsuit seeks damages and adds legal and reputational risk, weighing on investor sentiment.
This is a new legal/regulatory overhang that directly pressures PRCT shares.
Q2 revenue beat but net loss and EBITDA loss persist Procept reported Q2 revenue of $94.5 million, up 19% year-over-year, above the consensus estimate of $92.82 million. However, the company still posted a net loss of $26.9 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $11.3 million, showing that profitability remains elusive despite top-line growth.
This shows the mixed financial picture: revenue growth is positive but losses continue.
HYDROS upgrade cycle and positive EBITDA target offer a path forward Procept placed 65 HYDROS systems at an average selling price of about $495,000 and is accelerating upgrades of legacy AQUABEAM accounts to HYDROS. Management still expects positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2026 and sees the replacement cycle as a significant factor into 2027, providing a potential catalyst.
This highlights the company's plan to offset legacy weakness and reach profitability.