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Outset Medical, Inc. OM

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus · SIC 3845 · Vertical: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (SIC 3845)

4.44USD+6.99% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Outset Medical develops the Tablo hemodialysis system, a single solution usable from hospital to home that aims to lower the cost and complexity of dialysis. The company is pushing to expand as fleet refreshes emerge as an opportunity, with 2026 revenue guided to 125 to 130 million USD.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Outset Medical, Inc. (OM) stock was 4.44 USD (+6.99% on the day), with market capitalisation 83.8 m USD, beta 1.67, 52-week range 2.96–12.56 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 33.6 m USD (+14.2% YoY), net income of -14.7 m USD, diluted EPS -0.78 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
83.8 m USD
shares as of 02 Nov 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -1,077.97 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
-24,278.62%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.67
Volatility (1y) 110%
52-week range
2.9612.56

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
61.7
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
3.79 – 4.41
above the upper band · %B 1.05 · band width 15.0%
SMA 50 / 200
3.73 / 4.14
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.13 / 0.13
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+8.3%−1.1%+9.4 pp—
3 months−13.3%−0.5%−12.8 pp—
6 months−1.6%+4.4%−5.9 pp—
Year to date+19.7%+12.3%+7.4 pp—
1 year−65.2%+13.5%−78.8 pp−0.4%
3 years−93.0%+76.4%−169.4 pp−17.4%
5 years−99.5%+63.7%−163.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−76.4%
05 Nov 2025 → 28 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−99.6%
08 Nov 2021 → 28 Sept 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−65.2%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
33.6 m USD
+14.2% YoY
Net income
-14.7 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.78
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-43.7% / -36.5%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue29.5 m29.8 m31.4 m29.4 m28.9 m27.9 m31.6 m33.6 m
Cost of revenue18.7 m18.7 m19.6 m17.8 m16.6 m15.8 m18.4 m19.9 m
Gross profit10.7 m11.1 m11.9 m11.6 m12.2 m12.1 m13.3 m13.7 m
Research & development7.9 m5.5 m5.3 m5.4 m5.1 m5.6 m5.5 m5.9 m
Operating income-21.9 m-16.4 m-16.9 m-15.8 m-17.6 m-16.9 m-15.7 m-12.3 m
Depreciation & amortisation1.4 m1.3 m1.2 m ≈1.0 m ≈881.0 k795.0 k627.0 k ≈666.0 k ≈
Interest expense5.8 m3.6 m3.5 m3.5 m3.4 m3.4 m3.4 m3.5 m
Pre-tax income-25.6 m-25.7 m-18.4 m-17.4 m-19.4 m-18.8 m-17.8 m-14.5 m
Income tax-4.0 k115.0 k104.0 k404.0 k95.0 k217.0 k220.0 k153.0 k
Net income-25.6 m-25.8 m-18.5 m-17.8 m-19.5 m-19.0 m-18.0 m-14.7 m
Diluted EPS-7,290.55 ≈-3.66-1.04-1.00-1,075.19 ≈-1.03-0.97-0.78
Operating cash flow-16.5 m-25.7 m-4.8 m ≈-6.3 m ≈-9.5 m-12.8 m-9.6 m ≈-10.4 m ≈
Capex43.0 k123.0 k292.0 k ≈160.0 k ≈223.0 k65.0 k111.0 k ≈109.0 k ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue2.0 m15.1 m49.9 m102.6 m115.4 m130.4 m113.7 m119.5 m
Revenue YoYunavailable+651.3%+231.2%+105.5%+12.4%+13.0%−12.8%+5.1%
Net income-49.8 m-68.3 m-121.5 m-131.9 m-163.0 m-172.8 m-128.0 m-81.7 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailable-4.85-2.89-3.38-52.28-36.96-5.37
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-2,480.3%-453.0%-243.3%-128.6%-141.2%-132.5%-112.6%-68.3%
Free cash flow-48.2 m-73.6 m-108.1 m-133.4 m-154.1 m-134.8 m-117.2 m-47.1 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
35.0 m USD
Financial debt
96.2 m USD
Net debt
61.2 m USD
Equity
127.0 m USD
Total assets
264.5 m USD
Debt / equity
0.76x
Current ratio
6.67x
ROE
-106.2%
ROA
-30.2%
FCF margin
-39.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
130.4 m
2024
113.7 m
2025
119.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
101.4 m
2024
75.1 m
2025
72.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
29.0 m
2024
38.6 m
2025
46.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Research & development
2023
57.3 m
2024
38.4 m
2025
21.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-169.8 m
2024
-113.4 m
2025
-66.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
5.8 m
2024
5.7 m
2025
4.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-164.0 m ≈
2024
-107.6 m ≈
2025
-62.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
12.7 m
2024
23.9 m
2025
14.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-172.3 m
2024
-127.5 m
2025
-80.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
523.0 k
2024
491.0 k
2025
718.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
-172.8 m
2024
-128.0 m
2025
-81.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-52.28
2024
-36.96
2025
-5.37

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
3.3 k
2024
3.5 k
2025
15.2 k

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
68.5 m
2024
124.0 m
2025
35.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
33.0 m
2024
35.6 m
2025
28.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
49.2 m
2024
59.4 m
2025
47.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Current assets
2023
291.2 m
2024
258.2 m
2025
250.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
13.3 m
2024
8.1 m
2025
4.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
313.8 m
2024
275.8 m
2025
264.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
5.8 m
2024
3.9 m
2025
554.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2023verified

Long-term debt
2023
130.1 m
2024
197.4 m
2025
96.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
55.3 m
2024
45.4 m
2025
37.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
190.9 m
2024
249.0 m
2025
137.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
122.9 m †
2024
26.8 m †
2025
127.0 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-131.4 m
2024
-116.3 m
2025
-46.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
3.4 m
2024
912.0 k
2025
798.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-134.8 m ≈
2024
-117.2 m ≈
2025
-47.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
83.0 m
2024
103.9 m
2025
-97.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
43.7 m
2024
67.9 m
2025
55.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
5.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
1.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
19.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
42.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBITDA margin
-48.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
-51.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
-58.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
-35.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
-63.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
-28.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
-30.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROCE
-33.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
64.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
Debt / equity
1.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
-4.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
4.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Quick ratio
3.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Cash ratio
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-42.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
508.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
-42.9 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
95 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Days inventory outstanding
243 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Days payables outstanding
16 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion cycle
323 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
83.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
148.2 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-24,278.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
0.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
1.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-51.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

4.44 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 83.8 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
83.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
ROE
-63.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
-58.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

30/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 02 Nov 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 04 Nov 2026
verified 1058derived 91

Score by group

44% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (SIC 3845)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality-30.1%20 (vs peers)24%
Net margin · Quality-58.3%41 (vs peers)14%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth1.2%10 (on a fixed band)19%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-4.5x0 (on a fixed band)14%
Current ratio · Balance sheet4.9x100 (on a fixed band)10%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-51.2%0 (on a fixed band)19%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet40/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial10/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality28/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Outset Medical, Inc. (OM). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 119.5 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 5.1%; net margin -58.3%; ROE -63.0%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 4.9x

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: -30.1%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 1.2%
  • Interest coverage: -4.5x
  • FCF yield: -51.2%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (SIC 3845) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 24 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 23.8x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 18.2x
P/S
0.7x
vertical median 3.2x
below median (−78.4%)
P/B
1.0x
vertical median 4.4x
below median (−77.2%)
ROE
-63.0%
vertical median -52.5%
below median
Net margin
-58.3%
vertical median -22.7%
below median
EBIT margin
-51.2%
vertical median -18.0%
below median
Revenue YoY
5.1%
vertical median 16.7%
below median (−69.5%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -2.0x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.6%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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NRXSNeuraxis, Inc.86.1 m—-139.8%-144.4%+32.9%+147% / +117%
OMOutset Medical, Inc.83.8 m—-63.0%-58.3%+5.1%−65% / −93%
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NUWENuwellis, Inc.19.2 m——-125.6%−5.4%−94% / −100%
IRIXIridex Corp12.6 m—-73.1%-6.9%unavailable−26% / −72%
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1- and 3-year price returns: for OM from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 06 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (04 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (04 Nov 2026).

    In brief

    Outset Medical develops the Tablo hemodialysis system, a single solution usable from hospital to home that aims to lower the cost and complexity of dialysis. The company is pushing to expand as fleet refreshes emerge as an opportunity, with 2026 revenue guided to 125 to 130 million USD 13.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • Tablo combines water purification and dialysate production in one console, removing the need for heavy infrastructure and offering flexible use across several settings 1.
    • Gross margin rose significantly in the second quarter of 2026, showing that some cost initiatives are delivering results 3.
    • The cloud data platform and remote updates enable efficient monitoring and maintenance of the fleet, which reduces service costs 12.

    Weaknesses

    • The company continues to lose money and has not yet reached profitability, and its accumulated deficit is very large 1.
    • Revenue depends heavily on a single product and a limited number of large customers, which increases exposure to losing a contract 1.
    • The company received a warning letter from the FDA and paused distribution of one accessory, which disrupted operations 1.

    Opportunities

    • The fleet refresh opens a new revenue source and could improve order visibility if more customers follow 3.
    • Expansion into home hemodialysis and post-acute facilities could add new customers if adoption grows 1.
    • If health systems move toward enterprise models, the company's integrated solution could become more attractive 1.

    Threats

    • Large competitors with far greater resources could reduce the company's market share or force price cuts 1.
    • Hospital budget pressure and deferred capital spending could slow sales 1.
    • A tariff investigation could change the exemption that the company's products currently enjoy 1.

    Risks

    • Persistent net losseshigh

      The company expects to keep incurring losses, and profitability is not assured even if revenue grows 1.

    • Dependence on a single producthigh

      Revenue comes almost entirely from the Tablo system and its consumables, so a product problem could affect the whole business 1.

    • FDA regulationmedium

      The company received a warning letter from the FDA in the past, and compliance problems could interrupt sales or manufacturing 1.

    • Tariffs and supply chainmedium

      Manufacturing in Mexico and components sourced from China expose the company to tariff changes that could raise costs or disrupt deliveries 1.

    • Budget-constrained customersmedium

      Hospitals under financial pressure could delay purchases or reduce orders, which would slow growth 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If the fleet refresh extends to other large customers, order visibility could improve significantly 3.
    • Rising gross margins suggest that the strategy of lowering production and service costs could keep supporting profitability 3.
    • If adoption in home and post-acute settings grows, the company could diversify its revenue sources 12.

    What would break the thesis

    • The company has not yet reached profitability, and if revenue grows slowly, losses could continue and may require additional financing 1.
    • Large competitors could respond with more aggressive pricing, which could limit the company's ability to maintain margins 1.
    • If customers keep postponing purchases because of financing costs, sales cycles could remain long 1.

    What to watch

    • Pace of fleet refreshes and new contracts similar to the 40 million USD agreementQ3 2026
    • Gross margin trajectory against the non-GAAP guidance of the low to mid 40s percent2026
    • Outcome of the Section 232 investigation into imports of medical equipment2026
    • Progress of sales for home hemodialysis and post-acute facilitiesnext 10-K

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 06 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (04 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (04 Nov 2026).

    The business

    Outset Medical is a medical technology company developing the Tablo system, a dialysis machine that combines water purification and on-demand dialysate production in one compact console requiring only an electrical outlet and tap water 1. Tablo is FDA-cleared for hospital, clinic or home use, and the company presents it as an enterprise solution that lets providers standardize on one platform 1. Revenue comes from console placements, recurring consumables such as the Tablo cartridge, and services, and total revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was 31.6 million USD 13.

    The company has focused so far on adoption in the acute setting, where it has helped nearly 1,000 acute-care facilities, and is extending toward post-acute providers and patients dialyzing at home 1. Tablo connects to the cloud, streams device performance data continuously and receives over-the-air updates, which the company says reduces service visits and improves uptime 12.

    Segments

    Consumables and recurring services

    Consumables, especially the Tablo cartridge, made up the largest share of revenue at 45% in 2025, while service and other revenue added a further 29% 1. Recurring revenue was roughly flat in the second quarter of 2026 at 22.1 million USD 3.

    Tablo consoles

    The console, with integrated water purification and dialysate production, generated 26% of revenue in 2025 and acts as the initial sale that creates the installed base for consumables and services 1.

    Fleet refresh

    A three-year agreement worth 40 million USD with a large health system covers refreshing the existing Tablo fleet, and it is the company's first such refresh agreement 3. If similar contracts follow, they could improve order visibility.

    Market context

    The target market is dialysis, an expensive treatment for patients with kidney failure, and the company says it wants to offer a cheaper and simpler alternative in both hospitals and the home 1. The company argues that its value depends on Tablo being adopted as a solution across the full continuum of care, though the analyzed sources give no market size figure 1.

    The home hemodialysis market is described as having growth potential, and Outset pursues it through partnerships with clinic providers and health systems, but the growth of this market remains uncertain and depends on its development 1.

    Trends

    • Financial pressure on hospitalsheadwind

      Customers have deferred purchase decisions amid higher interest rates and tighter capital budgets, which lengthened the sales cycle from the second half of 2023 through 2025 1. If this pressure persists, demand for new systems could remain weak.

    • Shift to enterprise purchasingtailwind

      The market is moving toward system-wide decisions in which total cost of care matters more than the device price, which favors solutions such as Tablo 1. The company is preparing to sell more intensively on this enterprise model.

    • Tariffs and tradeheadwind

      According to the company, Tablo and its consumables are covered by a tariff exemption, but a 2025 investigation into imports of medical equipment could change that exemption or extend tariffs 1. The company notes the outcome is uncertain.

    • Demand for home and post-acute dialysismixed

      Interest in home treatment and post-acute facilities is growing, and Tablo is presented as reducing training time and patient dropout, which could speed adoption 12. The effect depends on how quickly these markets develop.

    Competitive position

    Competitors include device makers such as Fresenius Medical Care, the largest player and vertically integrated, Mozarc Medical, B. Braun and Vantive, as well as the dialysis provider DaVita 1. Quanta Dialysis Technologies received FDA clearance for home use in 2024, which intensifies competition in the home segment 1.

    Many competitors have far greater financial, marketing and personnel resources, stronger brand recognition and longer operating histories than Outset Medical, which could make adoption harder 1. The company says its differentiation comes from a complete solution spanning hospital to home 1.

    • Fresenius Medical Care

      Largest competitor, vertically integrated, manufacturing dialysis products and operating dialysis clinics, and active in home hemodialysis through its acquisition of NxStage 1.

    • DaVita

      Dialysis service provider that, together with Medtronic, formed the dialysis products joint venture Mozarc Medical 1.

    • Mozarc Medical

      Dialysis products joint venture formed by DaVita and Medtronic, competing in hospitals and on the product side 1.

    • Quanta Dialysis Technologies

      Dialysis system cleared by the FDA for use in acute, chronic and home settings, including home use cleared in 2024 1.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Outset Medical, Inc. · 13 Feb 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Outset Medical, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Outset Medical, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.