DexCom, Inc.

NasdaqGS:DXCM Stock Report

Market Cap: US$28.0b

DexCom Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

DexCom has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 17.4%, while the Medical Equipment industry saw earnings growing at 15.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 16.3% per year. DexCom's return on equity is 31.5%, and it has net margins of 19.3%.

Key information

17.45%

Earnings growth rate

17.08%

EPS growth rate

Medical Equipment Industry Growth8.90%
Revenue growth rate16.34%
Return on equity31.47%
Net Margin19.31%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article Feb 19

The Strong Earnings Posted By DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Even though DexCom, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:DXCM ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice. Our...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jun 20

DexCom (DXCM) Stock Could Be 13.1% Undervalued After Pediatric Stelo Clearance

DexCom (DXCM) is back in focus after US regulators cleared its Stelo Glucose Biosensor System as the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children who do not use insulin, expanding its reach in the pediatric market. See our latest analysis for DexCom. At a share price of US$72.47, DexCom’s recent 90-day share price return of 8.24% contrasts with a 1-year total shareholder return that declined 9.41%. This suggests recent momentum has picked up after a weaker period, as...
Narrative Update Jun 09

DXCM: CONNECT Data And Digital Health Expansion Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook

DexCom's analyst price target has moved slightly higher to $83.42 from $81.64, as analysts factor in updated survey work and clinical data that they view as supportive of continuous glucose monitor adoption, particularly in the Type 2 non insulin segment. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on DexCom reflects a mix of optimism around continuous glucose monitor adoption, especially for Type 2 non insulin users, and more restrained views on valuation and long term targets.
Narrative Update May 26

DXCM: New Long Term Framework And Buybacks Will Support Future Momentum

Analysts have nudged their average price target for DexCom slightly lower to about $82, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and a P/E multiple that are broadly consistent with recent cuts in Street targets to $64 to $82, as firms factor in lower peer multiples and management's new long term guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DexCom clusters around a tighter valuation range, with most firms updating price targets and assumptions after the latest investor and analyst events.
Seeking Alpha May 22

DexCom Might Finally Be Cheap Enough

Summary DexCom is now rated a 'Buy' as improved fundamentals and a 15% lower stock price present a more attractive entry. Q1/26 results showed 15% revenue growth, and 90.9% operating income growth and raised 2026 guidance for both revenue and margins. Key growth drivers include international expansion, increased U.S. coverage for type 2 diabetics, and a $1B share buyback in 2026. With a P/FCF of 20 and intrinsic value estimates up to $115, DXCM appears slightly undervalued with high double-digit growth prospects. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update May 07

DXCM: Share Repurchases And Guidance Reaffirmation Will Support Future Healthcare Momentum

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on DexCom by about $3 to reflect slightly lower modeled revenue growth, a modestly reduced future P/E assumption, and updates to discount rate and margin expectations following a series of recent target changes across Wall Street firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DexCom has centered on fine tuning price targets and valuation assumptions rather than making wholesale changes to fundamental views.
New Narrative May 02

Type 2 Coverage Expansion And AI Features Will Shape A Balanced Long Term Outlook

Catalysts About DexCom DexCom develops and sells continuous glucose monitoring systems used by people with diabetes around the world. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update Apr 22

DXCM: AI Coaching And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Healthcare Momentum

Analysts have made a small trim to DexCom's implied value, cutting the analyst price target by about $0.25, as they balance slightly softer modeled growth and margins with generally supportive recent research, including multiple target increases following the latest medtech sector updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DexCom reflects a mix of optimism and caution as analysts adjust their models and targets across the medtech group.
Narrative Update Apr 05

DXCM: AI Coaching And Buybacks Will Support Future Healthcare Momentum

Analysts have nudged DexCom's fair value estimate higher to $87.13 from $86.12, citing a series of upward price target revisions that cluster around the low to mid $80s, while one firm maintains a more cautious view focused on rising competition. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DexCom reflects a split view, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets into the low to mid US$80s, while at least one bearish voice is positioning closer to the low US$70s.
Narrative Update Mar 22

DXCM: AI Coaching And Buybacks Will Support Future Market Share Confidence

DexCom's fair value estimate edges up by about $0.27 as analysts fine tune assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, following a mix of price target changes across the Street, including recent upward revisions toward $84 to $86 and a lower $71 target tied to competition concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on DexCom reflects a split view, with some firms nudging targets higher into the mid $80s and others pushing back toward the low $70s on competition concerns.
Narrative Update Mar 08

DXCM: AI Coaching And Share Repurchases Will Support Long-Term Confidence

DexCom's intrinsic value estimate nudged higher to $85.85, with analysts modestly lifting price targets, often in the $1 to $12 range, as they weigh recent target increases against a Barclays downgrade that highlights rising competitive pressure in continuous glucose monitoring. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DexCom reflects a split tape, with several firms adjusting price targets higher by amounts in the low single digits to low teens, while one major firm has moved to a more cautious stance with a lower target and an Underweight rating.
Narrative Update Feb 21

DXCM: Medicare Support And AI Coaching Rollout Will Sustain Long-Term Confidence

Our updated DexCom narrative reflects a small increase in fair value to $85.46. Analysts point to a mix of modestly lower assumed revenue growth, slightly higher profit margin expectations, a reduced future P/E multiple, and a series of recent price target adjustments that are mostly higher in dollar terms despite some concerns around rising competition.
Analysis Article Feb 19

The Strong Earnings Posted By DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Even though DexCom, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:DXCM ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice. Our...
Narrative Update Feb 05

DXCM: Medicare Support And AI Coaching Features Will Sustain Long-Term Confidence

Analysts made only a slight upward tweak to the DexCom price target to about US$85, reflecting small adjustments to their growth, margin and P/E assumptions as they balance caution on rising competition with support from recent positive research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DexCom reflects a split view, with some analysts highlighting supportive policy signals and valuation upside, while others focus on intensifying competition and reduced price targets.
Narrative Update Jan 22

DXCM: Medicare Support And 2026 Sensor Expansion Will Sustain Long-Term Confidence

Our DexCom price target edges down to about $85 from $85.27, reflecting slightly lower assumed profit margins and P/E multiple, partly offset by analysts citing supportive Medicare reimbursement commentary and mixed Street views on competition, valuation, and 2026 guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DexCom highlights a clear split between bullish and bearish analysts, with views clustering around competition, execution on guidance, and how much investors are willing to pay for the stock through the P/E multiple.
Narrative Update Jan 07

DXCM: Medicare Support And New Sensor Duration Will Sustain Long-Term Confidence

Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for DexCom slightly higher to about $85 per share, citing a generally supportive regulatory backdrop for continuous glucose monitors and noting that recent price target cuts still reflect confidence in the company’s long term patient growth and product profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on DexCom highlight a mix of optimism around the core continuous glucose monitor franchise and caution around guidance, pricing, and execution into 2026.
Narrative Update Dec 15

DXCM: Medicare Reimbursement Stability Will Support Confidence Despite Emerging Legal And Safety Headlines

Analysts have nudged our DexCom fair value estimate slightly higher, from $84.31 to $84.85, as they balance recent price target cuts with continued Buy and Outperform ratings that point to resilient growth, stable margins, and a favorable regulatory and product backdrop. Analyst Commentary Street research continues to reflect a constructive long term view on DexCom, even as recent reports incorporate more conservative assumptions and lower base case price targets.
Narrative Update Nov 29

DXCM: Medicare Payment Developments Will Drive Confidence Despite Recent Short-Term Weakness

DexCom's analyst price target has decreased modestly to approximately $84.31 from $84.96, as analysts cite a mix of positive Medicare policy developments and tempered optimism following company guidance updates and recent survey data. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research on DexCom reflects both optimism about the company's long-term prospects and concerns regarding near-term execution and growth trends.
Narrative Update Nov 15

DXCM: Share Recovery Likely With Positive Setup Expected For 2026

Analysts have lowered their price targets for DexCom, reducing the fair value estimate from $98.40 to $84.96. This reflects a reaction to recent conservative guidance, weaker growth outlook, and updated margin expectations.
Analysis Article Nov 02

Earnings Beat: DexCom, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

As you might know, DexCom, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DXCM ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with some very strong...
Narrative Update Oct 31

DXCM: Expanding Reimbursement Will Drive Gains Despite Market Uncertainty

The consensus analyst price target for DexCom was recently lowered, with the average fair value estimate moving down by less than $1 to approximately $98.40. Analysts cite investor concerns around the company’s conservative guidance and gross margin pressure, but remain generally positive on long-term growth and patient retention trends.
Narrative Update Oct 17

Insurance Reimbursement And Digital Health Integration Will Unlock Global Potential

DexCom's average analyst price target has decreased by approximately $1.58 to around $98.96. Analysts are recalibrating their outlook in light of mixed survey results and a shift in assumptions around reimbursement trends and profitability expectations.
Narrative Update Oct 03

Insurance Reimbursement And Digital Health Integration Will Unlock Global Potential

Analysts have modestly reduced DexCom's fair value estimate by approximately $1.54 to $100.54 per share. This change reflects slightly lower revenue growth projections and recent adjustments in price targets based on mixed survey data and evolving reimbursement trends.
Analysis Article Jul 22

We Think DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jul 09

DexCom's (NASDAQ:DXCM) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'd...
Seeking Alpha Mar 04

DexCom: Valuation Does Not Factor In Slowing Growth

Summary DexCom's growth is slowing, with 2024 marking the slowest growth year in a decade and 2025 expected to follow suit with ~14% growth. Intensifying competition from Abbott and Medtronic and the rise of GLP-1 drugs pose significant threats to DXCM's market position and growth projections. The valuation of DXCM at 43x non-GAAP forward P/E and 7.5x forward price to sales does not adequately factor in these emerging risks. Given the current competitive landscape and potential market disruptions, I recommend a sell rating on DXCM to lock in gains. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 17

DexCom: Fairly Priced In 2025; Why I'm Not Expecting A Share Price Comeback

Summary DexCom, Inc.'s growth is impressive but limited by its niche market, with my projected ceiling being ~$7.5bn in peak annual revenues. Despite positive Q4 2024 results, DexCom's stock is fairly valued, with muted enthusiasm from Wall Street today, and a "Hold" rating for me for 2025. I suspect the market overestimated DexCom's mass-market potential, leading to a reality check and a savage bear run on its stock in the past year. Future growth hinges on expanding into new markets and developing diverse products, but significant breakthroughs are likely years away. This is a great product for a specific market, not a mass-market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 10

DexCom: Brighter 2025 From Stelo Ramp

Summary DexCom faces challenges in 2024 due to competition and missteps, but the long-term outlook for continuous glucose monitors remains strong. Q3 revenue grew only 2% y/y to $994.2 million, with temporary and long-lasting headwinds impacting growth and margins. The new over-the-counter Stelo CGM launched in August, offering a new growth vector and targeting non-insulin users, with significant ramp-up expected in 2025. Despite current difficulties, improved execution and a successful Stelo ramp-up in 2025 are crucial for DexCom to regain its growth trajectory. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How DexCom makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:DXCM Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 264,8189301,331599
31 Dec 254,6628361,291599
30 Sep 254,5167211,297590
30 Jun 254,3015721,272568
31 Mar 254,1485351,277556
31 Dec 244,0335761,286552
30 Sep 243,9546811,262549
30 Jun 243,9356671,242545
31 Mar 243,8026391,208528
31 Dec 233,6225421,185506
30 Sep 233,4033771,187486
30 Jun 233,1983581,135465
31 Mar 233,0232931,085467
31 Dec 222,9103411,008484
30 Sep 222,793244936605
30 Jun 222,673230900623
31 Mar 222,572258837631
31 Dec 212,449217811604
30 Sep 212,319577749487
30 Jun 212,170562709445
31 Mar 212,027530660396
31 Dec 201,927550618360
30 Sep 201,821231574320
30 Jun 201,716205539299
31 Mar 201,601148541288
31 Dec 191,476101516274
30 Sep 191,351-171499252
30 Jun 191,222-170479236
31 Mar 191,128-130452214
31 Dec 181,032-127433417
30 Sep 1891543414191
30 Jun 18833-5393184
31 Mar 18761-33368182
31 Dec 17719-50349185
30 Sep 17669-48336180
30 Jun 17633-65327181
31 Mar 17599-88311172
31 Dec 16573-66286156
30 Sep 16533-57268141
30 Jun 16490-80245125
31 Mar 16445-64221113
31 Dec 15402-58198101
30 Sep 15356-5817394
30 Jun 15319-2015585

Quality Earnings: DXCM has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: DXCM's current net profit margins (19.3%) are higher than last year (12.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: DXCM's earnings have grown by 17.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: DXCM's earnings growth over the past year (73.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (17.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: DXCM earnings growth over the past year (73.8%) exceeded the Medical Equipment industry 14.8%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: DXCM's Return on Equity (31.5%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/21 19:17
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/18 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

DexCom, Inc. is covered by 50 analysts. 26 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeffrey JohnsonBaird
Travis SteedBarclays
Matthew MiksicBarclays