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Gross margin pressure from the Rubin launch in the second half of 2026 will temporarily compress profitability despite strong revenue growth

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"While the company is focused on maintaining gross margins in the mid-70s range for the year, margins may be under pressure in the second half of the year due to the Rubin launch."

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