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Astrana Health, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 5 lowered, 3 new, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 7% to $1,023.6M: Total revenue was $1,023.6 million, up from $956.0 million a year earlier. Care Partners revenue was $968.8 million, up 8%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 13%: Adjusted EBITDA was $77.2 million, up from $68.5 million, with the margin at 8% against 7%. Adjusted EPS diluted was $0.71, up 4% from $0.68. Source
  • Care Partners income from operations rose: Care Partners revenue was $968.8 million, up 8%. Its income from operations was $49.1 million, with the table showing a 94% change. Source
  • New Medicare Advantage partnerships: New Medicare Advantage payer partnerships take effect January 1, 2027, with new health plan partners in Southern California, Texas, and Arizona. Source
  • Fourth-quarter guidance first given: Guidance for the quarter ending December 31, 2026 is revenue of $939 million to $1,039 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $48.5 million to $61.5 million. Source
  • Full-year revenue range narrowed: Full-year revenue guidance is $3,900 million to $4,000 million, narrowed from $3,800 million to $4,100 million. The midpoint stays at $3,950 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow flat, free cash flow lower: For nine months, operating cash flow was $117.1 million, against $117.5 million. Free cash flow was $105.4 million, against $110.4 million. Capital spending was $11.7 million. Source

“Our third quarter results demonstrate the growing impact of Astrana’s physician-centric, AI-native healthcare operating platform and our team’s continued focus on execution,”

Brandon Sim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Astrana Health

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue SourceThree months ending December 31, 2026$939 million to $1,039 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceThree months ending December 31, 2026$48.5 million to $61.5 millionNew
Net income SourceThree months ending December 31, 2026$3.1 million to $9.1 millionNew
Total revenue SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$3,900 million to $4,000 million
Adjusted EBITDA SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$261 million to $274 million
Net income SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$55.0 million to $61.0 millionLowered from $59.0 million to $74.0 million
EBITDA SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$192 million to $202 millionLowered from $211 million to $236 million
Interest expense SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$43 million to $44 millionLowered from $49 million to $53 million
Provision for income taxes SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$32 million to $33 millionLowered from $38 million to $44 million
Depreciation and amortization SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$62 million to $64 millionLowered from $65 million
Stock-based compensation SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$50 million to $51 millionRaised from $39 million
Other, net (Adjusted EBITDA adjustments) SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$23 million to $25 millionRaised from $9 million
Income from equity method investments SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$(4) millionKept
Net cash provided by operating activities SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$127.5 million to $142.5 million
Purchases of property and equipment SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$12.5 million to $20.0 millionKept
Free cash flow SourceYear ending December 31, 2026$107.5 million to $130.0 million

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Guidance started for total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ending December 31, 2026. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow ranges were narrowed; the midpoints are unchanged. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year net income range in the reconciliation was lowered from $59.0 million - $74.0 million. Source
  • New: The company closed the acquisition of an independent practice association in Georgia on October 1, 2026. Source
  • New: Two Care Enablement clients were added, a provider group in Connecticut and a hospital in California. Source
  • New: Several new Medicare Advantage payer partnerships were entered into, effective January 1, 2027. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 7% to $1,023.6M: Total revenue was $1,023.6 million, up from $956.0 million a year earlier. Care Partners revenue was $968.8 million, up 8%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 13%: Adjusted EBITDA was $77.2 million, up from $68.5 million, with the margin at 8% against 7%. Adjusted EPS diluted was $0.71, up 4% from $0.68. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income attributable to Astrana was $13.0 million, against $0.4 million. Diluted EPS was $0.26, against $0.01. Source
  • Nine-month revenue up 33%: For nine months, total revenue was $2,961.2 million, up 33%, and Adjusted EBITDA was $212.4 million, up 39%. Source

Segments and regions

  • Care Partners income from operations rose: Care Partners revenue was $968.8 million, up 8%. Its income from operations was $49.1 million, with the table showing a 94% change. Source
  • Care Delivery posted an operating loss: Care Delivery revenue was $91.0 million, up 5%, and it reported a loss from operations of $1.6 million. Source
  • Care Enablement revenue rose 5%: Care Enablement revenue was $92.0 million, up 5%, with income from operations of $24.4 million. Source

“We delivered record revenue, record adjusted EBITDA, and double-digit organic earnings growth while continuing to invest in the next phase of our growth.”

Brandon Sim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Astrana Health

Products and customers

  • Two Care Enablement clients added: Two Care Enablement clients were added: a provider group in Connecticut and a hospital in California. Both are expected to onboard in early 2027. Source
  • New Medicare Advantage partnerships: New Medicare Advantage payer partnerships take effect January 1, 2027, with new health plan partners in Southern California, Texas, and Arizona. Source
  • Platform reach as stated: Management said Astrana supports more than 20,000 providers and approximately 1.5 million patients in value-based care arrangements. Source
  • Care Enablement contracts pending onboarding: Onboarding of the two new Care Enablement clients onto the AI-powered technology and managed services platform is expected in early 2027. Source

Costs and margins

  • Cost of services rose with revenue: Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization, was $900.1 million against $858.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • G&A and stock compensation higher: General and administrative expenses were $68.0 million, against $62.4 million. Stock-based compensation was $15.6 million, against $7.7 million. Source
  • Other, net adjustments smaller: Other, net adjustments were $3.8 million, against $26.3 million. They relate to post-acquisition integration costs and a fair value remeasurement of a previously held equity method investment. Source
  • Tax provision increased: Provision for income taxes was $12.0 million, against $4.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Non-controlling interests share higher: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $7.3 million, against $0.7 million. Source

“By combining proprietary technology, aligned physician partnerships, and integrated care delivery, we’re building a scalable, repeatable model to improve patient outcomes and manage the total cost of care”

Brandon Sim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Astrana Health

Revenue mix and membership

  • Capitation revenue rose: Capitation, net revenue was $936.7 million, against $863.4 million. Management fee income and fee-for-service revenue declined. Source
  • Risk pool and fee-for-service fell: Risk pool settlements and incentives were $24.3 million, against $30.8 million. Fee-for-service revenue was $35.1 million, against $40.1 million. Source
  • Other revenue more than doubled: Other revenue was $13.4 million, against $6.6 million. For nine months, other revenue was $28.3 million against $16.1 million. Source
  • Membership growth linked to new contracts: Management linked the new Medicare Advantage partnerships to continued membership growth. No membership count was given in the release. Source

Guidance for fourth quarter and 2026

  • Fourth-quarter guidance first given: Guidance for the quarter ending December 31, 2026 is revenue of $939 million to $1,039 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $48.5 million to $61.5 million. Source
  • Full-year revenue range narrowed: Full-year revenue guidance is $3,900 million to $4,000 million, narrowed from $3,800 million to $4,100 million. The midpoint stays at $3,950 million. Source
  • Full-year Adjusted EBITDA range narrowed: Full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $261 million to $274 million, narrowed from $255 million to $280 million. The midpoint stays at $267.5 million. Source
  • Full-year free cash flow range narrowed: Full-year free cash flow guidance is $107.5 million to $130.0 million, narrowed from $105.0 million to $132.5 million. Source
  • Full-year net income guidance lowered: Full-year net income guidance is $55.0 million to $61.0 million, against $59.0 million to $74.0 million previously. Interest expense and tax ranges also fell. Source
  • Capital expenditure guidance unchanged: Capital expenditure guidance is $12.5 million to $20.0 million, the same as the prior release. Source

Cash, debt and receivables

  • Operating cash flow flat, free cash flow lower: For nine months, operating cash flow was $117.1 million, against $117.5 million. Free cash flow was $105.4 million, against $110.4 million. Capital spending was $11.7 million. Source
  • Debt repayments and debt balance: Debt repayments were $115.9 million for nine months, against $483.3 million, with no borrowings in the period. Non-current long-term debt was $865.5 million at September 30, 2026. Source
  • Cash and receivables balances: Cash and cash equivalents were $396.2 million at September 30, 2026, against $429.5 million at December 31, 2025. Receivables rose to $530.9 million from $374.5 million. Source
  • Acquisition and buyback payments: Acquisition payments were $6.8 million for nine months, against $548.6 million. Treasury share purchases were $3.9 million, against $1.0 million. Source

Strategy, acquisitions and investment

  • Georgia practice association acquired: Astrana closed the acquisition of an independent practice association in Georgia on October 1, 2026. Source
  • Continued investment in next phase: Management said the company is continuing to invest in the next phase of its growth alongside the results reported. Source
  • Integrated model for total cost of care: Management described a model combining proprietary technology, physician partnerships and integrated care delivery, aimed at managing the total cost of care. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Care Enablement onboarding in early 2027: The two new Care Enablement clients are expected to onboard onto the AI-powered technology and managed services platform in early 2027. Source
  • Medicare Advantage partnerships start January 2027: New Medicare Advantage payer partnerships are effective January 1, 2027. Source
  • Slide presentation to be filed on Form 8-K: The accompanying slide presentation will be furnished as an exhibit to a current report on Form 8-K. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Providers supported Sourcemore than 20,000
Patients in value-based care arrangements Sourceapproximately 1.5 million
Care Enablement clients added Sourcetwo

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Other, net for nine months included an allowance on receivables that the company plans to recover from a payer. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The release describes the year-end guidance ranges for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow as narrowed from the prior release. 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.