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STAAR SURGICAL CO
Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jul 3, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 12, 2026
$21.88+0.61 (+2.87%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $1.13B
- P/E (TTM)
- 312.6
- Dividend yield
- –
Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
100.0%
55M of 50M shares
Institutional holders
200
50 new, 31 sold out
Net institutional buying
1M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
22 buys · 0 sales
Net bought $62.76M
Shares held by institutions
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 6,507,911 | 13.10% | 13G (passive) amendment | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Madison Avenue Partners, LP | 4,175,748 | 8.40% | 13G (passive) amendment | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Christopher Min Fang Wang | 3,257,130 | 6.50% | 13D (active) amendment | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Madison Avenue International LP | 2,854,710 | 5.80% | 13G (passive) | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Point72 Capital Advisors, Inc. | 2,591,498 | 5.20% | 13G (passive) | May 11, 2026 |
| Yunqi Capital Cayman Limited | 2,500,061 | 5.10% | 13D (active) amendment | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Yunqi Path Capital Master Fund | 2,500,061 | 5.10% | 13D (active) amendment | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Neal C. Bradsher | 16,149,742 | 32.60% | 13D (active) amendment | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Bradsher, Neal C. | 13,358,164 | 27.10% | 13D (active) amendment | Apr 4, 2025 |
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of STAA | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwood Capital Inc | 16,123,842 | 32.16% | $462.59M | – | 24.18% |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 6,731,154 | 13.42% | $193.12M | +65,036 | 0.00% |
| Madison Avenue Partners, LP | 4,175,748 | 8.33% | $119.80M | +1,734,070 | 5.16% |
| Yunqi Capital Ltd | 3,257,130 | 6.50% | $93.45M | – | 74.80% |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 2,437,446 | 4.86% | $69.93M | +1,614,294 | 0.08% |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 2,150,809 | 4.29% | $61.71M | +1,080,870 | 0.01% |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 1,979,573 | 3.95% | $56.79M | −144,016 | 0.00% |
| State Street Corp | 1,769,354 | 3.53% | $50.76M | −63,642 | 0.00% |
| Anatole Investment Management Ltd | 1,651,701 | 3.29% | $47.39M | +50,000 | 8.03% |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1,552,743 | 3.10% | $44.55M | −137,863 | 0.00% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1,316,119 | 2.62% | $37.76M | −183,237 | 0.00% |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1,076,006 | 2.15% | $30.88M | +59,502 | 0.00% |
| Two Seas Capital LP | 1,064,389 | 2.12% | $30.54M | +27,416 | 0.60% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 867,142 | 1.73% | $24.88M | +46,360 | 0.00% |
| American Capital Management Inc | 846,659 | 1.69% | $24.29M | −31,376 | 1.09% |
| AI-Squared Management Ltd | 542,420 | 1.08% | $15.56M | +274,336 | 8.30% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 445,713 | 0.89% | $12.79M | +37,137 | 0.00% |
| Defender Capital, LLC. | 431,187 | 0.86% | $12.37M | −213,355 | 4.02% |
| Northern Trust Corp | 423,112 | 0.84% | $12.14M | +22,894 | 0.00% |
| Norges Bank | 365,200 | 0.73% | $10.48M | New | 0.00% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | % of shares | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 200 | 55M | 100.0% | 50 / 60 | 56 / 31 | 7M | 6M |
| Q1 2026 | 187 | 54M | 100.0% | 41 / 52 | 67 / 48 | 17M | 11M |
| Q4 2025 | 201 | 52M | 100.0% | 46 / 50 | 71 / 40 | 9M | 7M |
| Q3 2025 | 196 | 51M | 100.0% | 65 / 45 | 64 / 39 | 12M | 16M |
| Q2 2025 | 170 | 54M | 100.0% | 20 / 65 | 58 / 34 | 6M | 4M |
| Q1 2025 | 185 | 52M | 100.0% | 28 / 70 | 57 / 54 | 11M | 7M |
| Q4 2024 | 212 | 48M | 96.5% | 29 / 76 | 74 / 50 | 5M | 6M |
| Q3 2024 | 236 | 50M | 98.8% | 44 / 76 | 80 / 29 | 13M | 4M |
| Q2 2024 | 224 | 48M | 96.0% | 58 / 73 | 61 / 31 | 3M | 5M |
| Q1 2024 | 198 | 51M | 100.0% | 37 / 65 | 66 / 45 | 5M | 7M |
| Q4 2023 | 207 | 52M | 100.0% | 27 / 57 | 91 / 36 | 5M | 6M |
| Q3 2023 | 217 | 53M | 100.0% | 30 / 96 | 66 / 56 | 7M | 4M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of STAA | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 3,000,258 | 5.98% | $86.08M | 0.08% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 949,460 | 1.89% | $27.24M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 883,578 | 1.76% | $25.35M | 0.03% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund | 684,664 | 1.37% | $19.64M | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | 570,688 | 1.14% | $16.37M | 0.02% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| State Street(R) SPDR(R) Portfolio S&P 600(TM) Small Cap ETF | 457,395 | 0.91% | $13.12M | 0.08% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund | 392,990 | 0.78% | $11.27M | 0.02% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 371,056 | 0.74% | $9.04M | 0.03% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Small-Cap Fund | 312,373 | 0.62% | $8.96M | 0.08% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 284,925 | 0.57% | $8.17M | 0.05% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund | 257,547 | 0.51% | $7.70M | 0.02% | May 31, 2026 |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 240,564 | 0.48% | $7.19M | 0.03% | May 31, 2026 |
| iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | 233,679 | 0.47% | $6.70M | 0.08% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Small Cap Portfolio | 210,879 | 0.42% | $5.14M | 0.03% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 205,770 | 0.41% | $5.90M | 0.07% | Jun 30, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | % of shares | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen C. Farrell | President & CEO, Director | 35,156 | 0.07% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Thomas G. Frinzi | President & CEO, Director | 70,519 | 0.14% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Magda Michna | Chief Development Officer | 40,243 | 0.08% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Warren Foust | President and CEO | 93,951 | 0.19% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Deborah J. Andrews | Chief Financial Officer & EVP | 38,910 | 0.08% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Nathaniel Sisitsky | Chief Legal Officer | 22,812 | 0.05% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Patrick F. Williams | Chief Financial Officer | 56,242 | 0.11% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Christopher Min Fang Wang | Director | 3,257,130 | 6.50% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Neal C. Bradsher | Director, 10% owner | 30,907,258 | 61.64% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Lilian Yansheng Zhou | Director | 8,101 | 0.02% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Wei Jiang | Director | 77,127 | 0.15% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Richard T. LeBuhn | Director | 22,130 | 0.04% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Arthur C. Butcher | Director | 9,549 | 0.02% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Lou Silverman | Director | 12,658 | 0.03% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Broadwood Partners, L.P. | Director, 10% owner | 39,830,560 | 79.43% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Elizabeth Yeu Lin | Director | 5,099 | 0.01% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Capital Inc Broadwood | 10% owner | 47,756,077 | 95.24% | Mar 13, 2026 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Foust President and CEO | Aug 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +3,666 | – | – | 93,951 |
| Warren Foust President and CEO | Aug 14, 2026 | Tax withholding | −3,730 | $26.18 | $97.65K | 97,617 |
| Warren Foust President and CEO | Aug 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +7,331 | – | – | 93,887 |
| Warren Foust President and CEO | Aug 14, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,865 | $26.18 | $48.83K | 95,816 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Aug 14, 2026 | Tax withholding | −559 | $26.18 | $14.63K | 40,243 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Aug 14, 2026 | Tax withholding | −2,797 | $26.18 | $73.23K | 40,802 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Aug 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,100 | $26.18 | $28.80K | 41,343 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Aug 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +5,499 | – | – | 43,599 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Chief Financial Officer & EVP | Aug 14, 2026 | Tax withholding | −2,662 | $26.18 | $69.69K | 38,910 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Chief Financial Officer & EVP | Aug 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +5,233 | – | – | 41,452 |
| Warren Foust President and CEO | Jul 31, 2026 | Tax withholding | −10,576 | $24.36 | $257.63K | 86,556 |
| Warren Foust President and CEO | Jul 31, 2026 | Option exercise | +20,787 | – | – | 97,132 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Chief Financial Officer & EVP | Jul 31, 2026 | Tax withholding | −10,576 | $24.36 | $257.63K | 36,339 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Chief Financial Officer & EVP | Jul 31, 2026 | Option exercise | +20,787 | – | – | 46,915 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Chief Financial Officer & EVP | Jun 25, 2026 | Option exercise | +13,955 | – | – | 32,608 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Chief Financial Officer & EVP | Jun 25, 2026 | Tax withholding | −6,480 | $31.21 | $202.24K | 26,128 |
| Wei Jiang Director | Jun 18, 2026 | Option exercise | +10,683 | – | – | 77,127 |
| Arthur C. Butcher Director | Jun 18, 2026 | Option exercise | +5,341 | – | – | 9,549 |
| Lou Silverman Director | Jun 18, 2026 | Option exercise | +10,683 | – | – | 11,158 |
| Lilian Yansheng Zhou Director | Jun 12, 2026 | Award | +3,530 | $28.29 | $99.86K | 8,101 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Interim Co-CEO and CFO | May 15, 2026 | Award | +10,466 | – | – | 10,466 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Interim Co-CEO and CFO | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −3,755 | $32.07 | $120.42K | 15,297 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Interim Co-CEO and CFO | May 15, 2026 | Award | +5,233 | – | – | 20,530 |
| Deborah J. Andrews Interim Co-CEO and CFO | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,877 | $32.07 | $60.20K | 18,653 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 15, 2026 | Award | +7,331 | – | – | 81,450 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −3,730 | $32.07 | $119.62K | 77,720 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 15, 2026 | Award | +7,331 | – | – | 85,051 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −3,730 | $32.07 | $119.62K | 81,321 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 15, 2026 | Award | +3,666 | – | – | 84,987 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,865 | $32.07 | $59.81K | 83,112 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 15, 2026 | Award | +14,662 | – | – | 81,579 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −7,460 | $32.07 | $239.24K | 74,119 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,118 | $32.07 | $35.85K | 42,242 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 15, 2026 | Award | +2,199 | – | – | 43,360 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −2,431 | $32.07 | $77.96K | 41,161 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 15, 2026 | Award | +1,100 | – | – | 43,342 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −559 | $32.07 | $17.93K | 42,783 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 15, 2026 | Award | +5,499 | – | – | 43,592 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 15, 2026 | Tax withholding | −5,595 | $32.07 | $179.43K | 38,093 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 15, 2026 | Award | +10,997 | – | – | 43,688 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | May 8, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,680 | $26.69 | $44.84K | 32,691 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | May 8, 2026 | Tax withholding | −3,448 | $26.69 | $92.03K | 66,917 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | Mar 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +19,550 | – | – | 53,813 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | Mar 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +9,775 | – | – | 63,588 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Mar 14, 2026 | Tax withholding | −6,313 | $18.84 | $118.94K | 29,668 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Mar 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,932 | – | – | 36,001 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Mar 14, 2026 | Option exercise | +14,663 | – | – | 33,069 |
| Capital Inc Broadwood 10% owner | Mar 13, 2026 | Buy | +316,017 | $18.62 | $5.88M | 16,123,842 |
| Capital Inc Broadwood 10% owner | Mar 13, 2026 | Buy | +0 | – | – | 16,123,842 |
| Warren Foust Interim Co-CEO and Pres. & COO | Mar 12, 2026 | Option exercise | +8,175 | – | – | 34,263 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Mar 12, 2026 | Tax withholding | −2,216 | $18.39 | $40.75K | 18,406 |
| Magda Michna Chief Development Officer | Mar 12, 2026 | Option exercise | +6,178 | – | – | 20,622 |
| Capital Inc Broadwood 10% owner | Mar 12, 2026 | Buy | +0 | – | – | 15,807,825 |
| Capital Inc Broadwood 10% owner | Mar 12, 2026 | Buy | +299,432 | $18.12 | $5.43M | 15,807,825 |
| Capital Inc Broadwood 10% owner | Mar 11, 2026 | Buy | +0 | – | – | 15,508,393 |
| Capital Inc Broadwood 10% owner | Mar 11, 2026 | Buy | +54,764 | $17.52 | $959.47K | 15,508,393 |
| Wei Jiang Director | Jan 12, 2026 | Option exercise | +20,967 | – | – | 66,444 |
| Neal C. Bradsher 10% owner | Jan 9, 2026 | Buy | +0 | – | – | 15,453,629 |
| Neal C. Bradsher 10% owner | Jan 9, 2026 | Buy | +27,485 | $22.05 | $606.04K | 15,453,629 |
| Neal C. Bradsher 10% owner | Jan 8, 2026 | Buy | +0 | – | – | 15,426,144 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.
Planned insider sales
Notices of proposed sale filed on Form 144 before shares are sold
| Seller | Filed | Shares | Market value | Planned sale | Acquired through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee S. Weisner Former Director | Aug 5, 2025 | 1,750 | $47.03K | Aug 5, 2025 | Open Market Purchase |
| Aimee S. Weisner Former Director | Aug 5, 2025 | 13,491 | $362.52K | Aug 5, 2025 | Open Market Purchase |