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Why Is LIVANOVA PLC (LIVN) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET · reviewed against 6 wire stories

LIVANOVA PLC (LIVN) is down -10.97% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 6 stories on LIVN across 6 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 65/100).

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LIVN stock is down 10.97% to $75.95 as of the latest trade. The sharp decline follows a dramatic intraday selloff that began after the stock opened near its 52-week high. Despite raising full-year guidance and reporting strong Q2 results, the stock has fallen sharply in afternoon trading.

What Happened

LivaNova reported second-quarter results that beat both revenue and earnings estimates, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.26 and revenue of $390.6 million. The company also announced a long-term supply agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific and raised its full-year 2026 guidance for both revenue and adjusted diluted EPS. The stock opened at $85.55 and briefly reached a high of $86.51 before declining sharply to a session low of $75.49. The 8-K filing disclosed the results and financial details. The stock closed the session at $76.23, with volume reaching 0.5 million shares, or 0.6 times the 3-month daily average.

What The Data Shows

The stock’s sharp intraday reversal suggests a rapid shift in sentiment following the open. While the fundamentals show revenue growth of 12.4% trailing twelve months and a P/E of 43.9, the sell-off may reflect profit-taking or positioning adjustments. Recent insider transactions show two sales by director Bianchi Francesco totaling $233,000 over the past 90 days. The 52-week range is $41.13 to $85.76, and the stock has seen a beta of 0.87, indicating slightly lower volatility than the market. The session low of $75.49 is near the lower end of this range.

What To Watch

The stock has not yet announced an upcoming earnings date. Traders should monitor coverage breadth and any unusual options activity as the stock trades near key support levels.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

LIVN by the numbers

Last: $75.95Session: -10.97%Coverage: 6 stories / 6 sourcesAI sentiment: 65/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $4.5BP/E: 43.952w: $41.13 to $85.76
LIVN · Aug 5 session (5-min) · -8.41% vs prior close · updated 8:58 PM ET
$74.48$80.84$87.19prev close $85.33$78.147:20 AM9:30 AM11:40 AM1:50 PM4:00 PM7:20 AM · $86.517:25 AM · $86.347:35 AM · $85.997:55 AM · $85.939:00 AM · $85.939:10 AM · $85.509:25 AM · $83.019:30 AM · $80.019:35 AM · $79.209:40 AM · $78.889:45 AM · $79.359:50 AM · $78.969:55 AM · $78.2910:00 AM · $77.7810:05 AM · $78.0310:10 AM · $78.4310:15 AM · $78.1510:20 AM · $78.1910:25 AM · $77.7110:30 AM · $77.8310:35 AM · $77.3410:40 AM · $77.3210:45 AM · $76.9110:50 AM · $76.0810:55 AM · $75.8811:00 AM · $76.1911:05 AM · $76.2811:10 AM · $76.3911:15 AM · $76.1911:20 AM · $76.0111:25 AM · $75.6411:30 AM · $75.7211:35 AM · $75.4111:40 AM · $75.6111:45 AM · $75.6711:50 AM · $75.8011:55 AM · $75.8712:00 PM · $75.7912:05 PM · $75.7312:10 PM · $75.8612:15 PM · $76.3512:20 PM · $76.1912:25 PM · $76.0012:30 PM · $75.9412:35 PM · $76.0412:40 PM · $76.0612:45 PM · $75.7212:50 PM · $75.1912:55 PM · $75.181:00 PM · $75.161:05 PM · $75.461:10 PM · $75.821:15 PM · $75.771:20 PM · $75.831:25 PM · $76.101:30 PM · $75.921:35 PM · $75.591:40 PM · $75.441:45 PM · $75.761:50 PM · $75.871:55 PM · $75.272:00 PM · $75.762:05 PM · $76.062:10 PM · $76.002:15 PM · $76.292:20 PM · $76.392:25 PM · $76.722:30 PM · $76.602:35 PM · $76.662:40 PM · $76.562:45 PM · $76.662:50 PM · $76.612:55 PM · $76.583:00 PM · $76.563:05 PM · $76.173:10 PM · $76.283:15 PM · $75.963:20 PM · $75.963:25 PM · $76.123:30 PM · $77.083:35 PM · $76.923:40 PM · $77.003:45 PM · $77.303:50 PM · $77.223:55 PM · $78.154:00 PM · $78.14
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 6 stories · 65/100 bullish
AI sentiment 65/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 6 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishStockTitan · sentiment 73 · LivaNova Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results; Raises Full-Year 2026 Revenue and Adjusted Diluted EPS GuidanceStockTitan · 73LivaNova Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results; Raises Full-Year 2026 Revenue and Adjusted …SEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · LivaNova PLC (LIVN) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50LivaNova PLC (LIVN) files 8-KSeeking Alpha · sentiment 68 · LivaNova PLC Non-GAAP EPS of $1.26 beats by $0.17, revenue of $390.6M beats by $10.02MSeeking Alpha · 68LivaNova PLC Non-GAAP EPS of $1.26 beats by $0.17, revenue of $390.6M beats by $10.02MInvesting.com Markets · sentiment 50 · Why is LivaNova stock climbing today?Investing.com Markets · 50Why is LivaNova stock climbing today?InvestorsHub · sentiment 73 · LivaNova exceeds second-quarter forecasts and increases 2026 outlookInvestorsHub · 73LivaNova exceeds second-quarter forecasts and increases 2026 outlookMarketChameleon · sentiment 73 · LivaNova Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance—Revenue Growth and Strategic Supply Chain Moves Lead Performance August 5, 2026MarketChameleon · 73LivaNova Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance—Revenue Growth and Strategic Supply Chain Moves L…
5d agoMarketChameleonBULLISH 73Earnings

LivaNova Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance—Revenue Growth and Strategic Supply Chain Moves Lead Performance August 5, 2026

LivaNova delivered robust revenue and earnings growth in Q2 2026, increased full-year guidance, and secured a crucial supply agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Operating results, key segment performances, and financial metrics highlight the company’s execution on strategic priorities and its strong position for continued growth.

5d agoInvestorsHubBULLISH 73Earnings

LivaNova exceeds second-quarter forecasts and increases 2026 outlook

LivaNova (NASDAQ:LIVN) beat second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates, raised its 2026 earnings and sales guidance, and announced a long-term supply agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific while increasing strategic investment.

5d agoInvesting.com MarketsNEUTRAL 50General

Why is LivaNova stock climbing today?

Why is LivaNova stock climbing today?

5d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 68Earnings

LivaNova PLC Non-GAAP EPS of $1.26 beats by $0.17, revenue of $390.6M beats by $10.02M

LivaNova (LIVN) Q2 results: Non-GAAP EPS and revenue beat; 2026 outlook raised with 8%-9% growth and $4.30-$4.40 EPS.

5d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

LivaNova PLC (LIVN) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-08-05 AccNo: 0001639691-26-000085 Size: 892 KB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

5d agoStockTitanBULLISH 73Earnings

LivaNova Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results; Raises Full-Year 2026 Revenue and Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance

GAAP diluted EPS was $1.93 versus $0.50 a year earlier, while a tax ruling produced a $95.4M benefit; free cash flow is now guided to $140M-$160M.

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