American Well Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 narrowed, 2 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Revenue fell from prior-year quarter: Third-quarter revenue was $49.0 million, against $56.3 million a year earlier and $52.0 million in the second quarter 2026. Nine-month revenue was $155.9 million, against $194.0 million. Source
- Net loss smaller than a year earlier: Net loss was $11.0 million, against $31.9 million in the third quarter 2025 and $9.6 million in the second quarter 2026. Net loss per share, basic and diluted, was $(0.67). Source
- Adjusted EBITDA loss widened from second quarter: Adjusted EBITDA was ($3.6) million, against ($1.2) million in the second quarter 2026 and ($12.7) million in the third quarter 2025. Source
- Subscription and AMG visit revenue: Subscription revenue was $23.9 million, against $25.7 million in the second quarter 2026. AMG visit revenue was $23.7 million, against $24.4 million in the second quarter 2026. Source
- Gross margin held at 53%: Gross margin was 53%, the same rate reported for the second quarter 2026. Source
- Nine-month operating cash use lower: Net cash used in operating activities was $1.9 million for the nine months, against $48.6 million a year earlier. Source
- Cash balance declined in quarter: Cash and cash equivalents were $180.8 million at September 30, 2026, against $195.9 million at June 30 and $182.3 million at December 31, 2025. Source
“Health plans and employers want engagement, outcomes and proof, and Amwell’s single platform is built to deliver all three,”
Dr. Ido Schoenberg, Chairman and CEO of Amwell
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Source | Full year 2026 | $204 million to $206 million | Raised from $200 million to $205 million |
| AMG visits Source | Full year 2026 | 1.32 million to 1.37 million | Kept |
| Adjusted EBITDA Source | Full year 2026 | ($8) million to ($7) million | Narrowed, low end up from ($9) million to ($7) million |
| Revenue Source | Fourth quarter 2026 | $48 million to $50 million | New |
| Adjusted EBITDA Source | Fourth quarter 2026 | $0 million to $1 million | New |
What changed from last quarter
- Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA ranges were raised; AMG visit guidance was reaffirmed. Source
- Guidance kept: The full-year AMG visit range was carried forward without change. Source
- New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA ranges were provided; the second-quarter release gave third-quarter ranges instead. Source
Quarter results and growth drivers
- Revenue fell from prior-year quarter: Third-quarter revenue was $49.0 million, against $56.3 million a year earlier and $52.0 million in the second quarter 2026. Nine-month revenue was $155.9 million, against $194.0 million. Source
- Net loss smaller than a year earlier: Net loss was $11.0 million, against $31.9 million in the third quarter 2025 and $9.6 million in the second quarter 2026. Net loss per share, basic and diluted, was $(0.67). Source
- Adjusted EBITDA loss widened from second quarter: Adjusted EBITDA was ($3.6) million, against ($1.2) million in the second quarter 2026 and ($12.7) million in the third quarter 2025. Source
- Nine-month adjusted EBITDA loss smaller: Nine-month adjusted EBITDA was ($7.8) million, against ($29.6) million a year earlier. Nine-month net loss was $30.9 million, against $69.8 million. Source
Products and customers
- Subscription and AMG visit revenue: Subscription revenue was $23.9 million, against $25.7 million in the second quarter 2026. AMG visit revenue was $23.7 million, against $24.4 million in the second quarter 2026. Source
- Deferred revenue fell from June: Current deferred revenue was $20.7 million, against $26.2 million at June 30, 2026 and $22.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source
- Receivables rose from June: Accounts receivable, net, were $54.5 million, against $52.6 million at June 30, 2026 and $49.7 million at December 31, 2025. Related-party receivables were nil. Source
“we are activating more members, simplifying their experience and deepening their relationship with clinicians, giving customers choice without the sprawl”
Dr. Ido Schoenberg, Chairman and CEO of Amwell
Gross margin and operating costs
- Gross margin held at 53%: Gross margin was 53%, the same rate reported for the second quarter 2026. Source
- Cost of revenue declined year over year: Costs of revenue, excluding amortization of intangibles, were $23.0 million, against $26.8 million a year earlier and $24.5 million in the second quarter 2026. Source
- Research and sales spend below prior year: Research and development was $9.6 million, against $18.6 million a year earlier. Sales and marketing was $7.3 million, against $9.1 million a year earlier and $5.8 million in the second quarter 2026. Source
- G&A and amortization both lower: General and administrative was $15.5 million, against $21.7 million a year earlier and $13.9 million in the second quarter 2026. Depreciation and amortization was $5.2 million, against $7.0 million in the second quarter. Source
- Operating loss wider than second quarter: Loss from operations was $11.7 million, against $9.6 million in the second quarter 2026 and $29.3 million in the third quarter 2025. Source
Cash flow and balance sheet
- Nine-month operating cash use lower: Net cash used in operating activities was $1.9 million for the nine months, against $48.6 million a year earlier. Source
- Cash balance declined in quarter: Cash and cash equivalents were $180.8 million at September 30, 2026, against $195.9 million at June 30 and $182.3 million at December 31, 2025. Source
- Divestiture proceeds in nine months: Proceeds from divestiture, net of cash divested, were $7.0 million for the nine months, against $20.4 million a year earlier. The gain relates to the sale of the APC business; a $2.0 million loss was recorded in the third quarter 2025. Source
“we believe we are well positioned to be the trusted platform where AI-powered care runs.”
Dr. Ido Schoenberg, Chairman and CEO of Amwell
Share count and equity
- Class A share count rose: Class A shares outstanding were 15,490,195 at September 30, 2026, against 15,277,711 at June 30 and 14,782,788 at December 31, 2025. Source
- Weighted average share count higher: Weighted-average basic and diluted shares were 17,059,760, against 16,761,044 in the second quarter 2026 and 16,214,711 in the third quarter 2025. Source
- Equity fell with accumulated deficit: Total stockholders’ equity was $225.2 million, against $234.3 million at June 30, 2026 and $247.8 million at December 31, 2025, as the accumulated deficit reached $2,093.8 million. Source
- Employee stock purchase plan proceeds: Proceeds from the employee stock purchase plan were $542 thousand for the nine months, against $844 thousand a year earlier. Source
Strategy, investment and people
- Transformation aimed at sales and costs: Severance and strategic transformation costs cover employee terminations and the abandonment of the corporate headquarters, focused on the sales and growth organization and overall cost structure. Source
- Transformation costs lower year over year: Severance and strategic transformation costs were $0.5 million in the third quarter, against $3.2 million a year earlier. Nine-month costs were $4.3 million, against $9.2 million. Source
- Capitalized software costs added in 2026: Capitalized software development costs were $8.6 million for the nine months 2026, against no amount in the prior-year period. The six-month figure reported in the second-quarter release was $5.6 million. Source
- Intangible assets declined from June: Intangible assets, net, were $54.7 million, against $56.9 million at June 30, 2026 and $66.1 million at December 31, 2025. Source
- Stock-based compensation expense lower: Stock-based compensation expense was $6.7 million for the nine months, against $17.4 million a year earlier. Third-quarter expense was $2.3 million, against $4.0 million. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Total platform visits Source | 0.8 million |
Risks management discussed
- Financial: Management said projected GAAP net loss could be materially below adjusted EBITDA guidance, because the deductions needed for a GAAP reconciliation are hard to forecast. Source
Earlier plans management reported on
- Ahead: Management said third-quarter revenue exceeded the range provided in the second-quarter release. Source
- Met: Management said second-quarter revenue was at the top end of the range provided in the earlier release.
- Not stated: Management reiterated its objective of positive cash flow from operations in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
Other quarters
Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.