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Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

AVITA Medical reported a mixed fourth quarter with revenue pressures easing and full-year growth, underpinned by a new $60 million credit facility and advancing clinical trials.

AVITA Medical reported steady Q4 losses amid reimbursement challenges but achieved 11% revenue growth for 2025 and secured a $60 million credit facility to fuel future expansion.

CSL Limited reported a 7% decline in underlying NPATA to US$1.9 billion for the half-year, weighed down by restructuring costs and impairments, yet maintains full-year guidance and expands its share buy-back program.

CSL Limited reported a sharp 80% drop in net profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by significant restructuring and impairment charges, yet maintained its growth guidance and dividend payout.

Cyclopharm Limited is accelerating its US market push for Technegas with a A$16 million capital raise following a record 2025 sales performance. The company aims to expand its US installations and advance new clinical applications beyond pulmonary embolism.

Aroa Biosurgery reaffirms strong FY26 guidance, buoyed by favourable US Medicare reimbursement for Symphony and promising trauma study results for Myriad.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

Tissue Repair’s December quarter update reveals a cautious path forward for its Phase 3 TR987 trial amid slow patient recruitment, while its TR Pro+ product line gains momentum through a new distributor partnership and upcoming product launches.

Adherium Limited has exceeded its 2025 shipment goals for its Hailie Smartinhaler devices, driven by rapid growth in remote patient monitoring activations and improved US Medicare reimbursement policies.

PainChek has achieved FDA regulatory clearance enabling its device to qualify for US Remote Therapeutic Monitoring reimbursement, positioning the company for significant growth in the expanding US healthcare market. The company also reports strong global licence growth and a solid pipeline across multiple regions.