Zimmer (ZBH) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended December 2025, Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) reported revenue of $2.24 billion, up 10.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.42, compared to $2.31 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.87% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.2 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.38, the EPS surprise was +1.7%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Zimmer performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Net Sales- Knees- United States: $519.6 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $504.26 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6%.Net Sales- Hips- United States: $293.2 million versus $287.5 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.9% change.Net Sales- Hips- International: $262.2 million compared to the $268.17 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +5.6% year over year.Net Sales- Knees- International: $391.4 million versus $379.91 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12.1% change.Net Sales- International: $931.2 million compared to the $919.34 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +10.6% year over year.Net Sales- United States: $1.31 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $1.29 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +11.1%.Net Sales- Knees: $911 million compared to the $886.42 million average estimate based on seven analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.6% year over year.Net Sales- Technology & Data, Bone Cement and Surgical: $189.8 million versus the seven-analyst average estimate of $189.56 million.Net Sales- S.E.T: $587.6 million versus $584.44 million estimated by seven analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +20.1% change.Net Sales- Hips: $555.4 million versus the seven-analyst average estimate of $551.15 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6.8%.View all Key Company Metrics for Zimmer here>>>Shares of Zimmer have returned -1.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's no change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2026. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful.From inception in 2012 through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2026. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential.See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks