OrthoPediatrics Corp. is a medical technology firm dedicated to the design, development, and global commercialization of specialized implants and devices. These products ...
OrthoPediatrics Corp., founded in 2006 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, is a pioneering medical technology firm dedicated solely to pediatric orthopedics. The company develops and globally commercializes specialized implants and instruments tailored to the anatomical needs of children, addressing conditions such as trauma, deformity, scoliosis, and sports injuries. Its extensive ...OrthoPediatrics Corp., founded in 2006 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, is a pioneering medical technology firm dedicated solely to pediatric orthopedics. The company develops and globally commercializes specialized implants and instruments tailored to the anatomical needs of children, addressing conditions such as trauma, deformity, scoliosis, and sports injuries. Its extensive product line includes PediLoc, PediPlates, cannulated screws, PediFlex and PediNail systems, RESPONSE Spine systems, and the ApiFix Mid-C system, among others. By focusing exclusively on pediatric care, OrthoPediatrics has built a comprehensive portfolio serving pediatric orthopedic surgeons and caregivers. Financially, the company trades on NASDAQ under the ticker KIDS, with a market capitalization around $585 million as of the latest data. Despite reporting negative profitability metrics (net margin of -15.7%), it maintains a strong gross margin of 73.7%, indicating efficient production. The company employs over 600 people, with a leadership team led by CEO David Bailey, who took the role in 2021. OrthoPediatrics continues to innovate, launching new divisions like Enabling Technologies and expanding its global reach. Its commitment to pediatric orthopedics is reflected in its mission to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions, setting it apart as a leader in this niche but vital medical field.
Operator: Good afternoon and welcome to the OrthoPediatrics Corp. Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call. As a reminder, this call is being recorded for replay purposes. I would now like to turn the call over to Trip Taylor from the Gilmartin Group for a few introductory comments. Philip Taylor Thank you for joining today's call. With me from the company are David Bailey, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Fred Hite, Chief Operating and Financial Officer. Before we begin today, let me remind you that the company's remarks include forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, and the company's actual results may differ materially. For a discussion of risk factors, I encourage you to review the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on March 4, 2026, and its subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. During the call today, management will also discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures, which are supplemental measures of performance. The company believes these measures provide useful information for investors in evaluating its operations period over period. For each non-GAAP financial measure referenced on this call, the company has included a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure in its second quarter earnings release. Please note that the non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for OrthoPediatrics' financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the content of this conference call contains time-sensitive information that is accurate only as of the date of this live broadcast today, August 4, 2026. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any statements to reflect the events or circumstances taking place after the date of this call. With that, I'd like to turn the call over to David Bailey, President and Chief Executive Officer.
David Bailey: Thanks, Trip. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us today. I'll start with our most meaningful performance metric, patient impact. In the second quarter, we helped nearly 46,000 children, another new record, increasing our cumulative impact to 1.4 million kids helped. At OrthoPediatrics, we are entirely committed to improving clinical outcomes for kids through our dedicated technology, targeted innovation, and unrivaled level of focus on serving our pediatric patients. Our second quarter results further validate the strategy we have been executing over the past several years. We continue to gain share across our core markets. OPSB is emerging as a meaningful driver of both growth and profitability. And our multi-year product launch super …