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BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 31 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 23% to $3,873 million: The company reported total revenue of $3,873 million, up 23.0% from $3,148 million a year earlier. Six-month revenue was $7,487 million, up 24%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 44% to $206 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $206 million, up 44.2% from $143 million. Six-month Adjusted EBITDA was $395 million, up 45% from $274 million. Source
  • Pharmacy segment EBITDA rose 44%: Pharmacy Solutions segment EBITDA was $180 million against $125 million, up 44%. Six-month segment EBITDA was $349 million, up 45%. Source
  • Home health daily census rose 54%: Home Health Care average daily census was 46,448, up 54% from 30,085. The six-month average was 46,258, up 53%. Source
  • Gross profit per script rose 28%: Gross profit per script was $27.50, up 28% from $21.54. Six-month gross profit per script was $27.76, up 38% from $20.14. Source
  • Leverage fell to 2.15x: Leverage was 2.15x as of June 30, 2026, down from 2.27x on March 31, 2026. Source
  • $300 million paid down, facility modified: The company paid down $300.0 million and modified the First Lien Facility, including interest rate refinancings that resulted in interest savings. Source

“We are pleased with the Company’s second quarter results that reflect our quality focus, service level performance, and dedication to the patients we serve”

Jon Rousseau, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue Sourcefull year 2026$15,100 million to $15,425 millionRaised from $14,725 million to $15,225 million
Pharmacy Solutions segment revenue Sourcefull year 2026$13,200 million to $13,500 millionRaised from $12,850 million to $13,300 million
Provider Services segment revenue Sourcefull year 2026$1,900 million to $1,925 millionRaised from $1,875 million to $1,925 million
Total Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$820 million to $845 millionRaised from $795 million to $825 million
Amedisys and LHC branches acquisition, Adjusted EBITDA contribution Source2026approximately $35 millionRaised from approximately $30 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue, segment revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance were increased from the first quarter figures. The Amedisys and LHC contribution estimate was also raised. Source
  • New: The company completed a $300.0 million paydown and a concurrent modification of the First Lien Facility, including interest rate refinancings, in the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 23% to $3,873 million: The company reported total revenue of $3,873 million, up 23.0% from $3,148 million a year earlier. Six-month revenue was $7,487 million, up 24%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 44% to $206 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $206 million, up 44.2% from $143 million. Six-month Adjusted EBITDA was $395 million, up 45% from $274 million. Source
  • Net income was $87 million: Net income was $87 million against $9 million a year earlier. Income from continuing operations was $86.6 million, and net income was $84.2 million. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $0.45: Adjusted EPS was $0.45 against $0.22 a year earlier. Six-month Adjusted EPS was $0.83 against $0.42. Source

Segment results

  • Pharmacy Solutions revenue rose 22%: Pharmacy Solutions revenue was $3,407 million, up 22% from $2,790 million. Six-month pharmacy revenue was $6,579 million, up 24%. Source
  • Pharmacy segment EBITDA rose 44%: Pharmacy Solutions segment EBITDA was $180 million against $125 million, up 44%. Six-month segment EBITDA was $349 million, up 45%. Source
  • Provider Services revenue rose 30%: Provider Services revenue was $466 million, up 30% from $358 million. Provider Services segment EBITDA was $75 million against $56 million, up 33%. Source
  • Corporate costs rose to $49 million: Corporate costs were $49 million against $39 million for the quarter, and $95 million against $74 million for six months. Total segment Adjusted EBITDA was $255 million. Source

“We remain grounded in disciplined operational execution and delivering high-quality and effective care.”

Jon Rousseau, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Products and customers

  • Revenue per script rose 22%: Revenue per script was $314.20 against $257.11, up 22%. Prescriptions dispensed were 10,844,038, a 0% change from 10,851,773 a year earlier. Source
  • Home health daily census rose 54%: Home Health Care average daily census was 46,448, up 54% from 30,085. The six-month average was 46,258, up 53%. Source
  • Rehab Care persons served rose 9%: Rehab Care persons served were 7,755, up 9% from 7,119. The six-month figure was 7,688, up 11% from 6,909. Source
  • Customers and patients served daily: The company said it serves over 485,000 customers, clients and patients daily in all 50 states. The first quarter release gave over 475,000. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross profit per script rose 28%: Gross profit per script was $27.50, up 28% from $21.54. Six-month gross profit per script was $27.76, up 38% from $20.14. Source
  • Gross profit rose to $493 million: Gross profit was $493 million, up 31.5% from $375 million. Six-month gross profit was $975 million against $713 million. Source
  • SG&A expenses rose to $362 million: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $362.4 million against $326.3 million. Interest expense, net was $36.9 million against $38.8 million. Source
  • Credit loss provision fell: Provision for credit losses was $12.3 million against $32.6 million a year earlier. The six-month provision was $22.9 million against $40.7 million. Source
  • Acquisition and restructuring costs fell: Acquisition, integration and transaction costs were $6.6 million against $19.8 million. Restructuring and divestiture-related costs were $7.6 million against $12.8 million. Source

“and we remain committed to innovation and leadership in our industry to impact more patients in the future.”

Jon Rousseau, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Leverage fell to 2.15x: Leverage was 2.15x as of June 30, 2026, down from 2.27x on March 31, 2026. Source
  • $300 million paid down, facility modified: The company paid down $300.0 million and modified the First Lien Facility, including interest rate refinancings that resulted in interest savings. Source
  • Secondary offering and $60 million repurchase: In June 2026, affiliates of KKR and certain members of management completed an underwritten secondary offering. A concurrent $60.0 million repurchase of 1,026,465 shares came from the underwriter. Source
  • Operating cash flow and capital spending: Operating cash flow was $43.9 million in the quarter and $166.9 million for six months. Capital expenditures were $29.0 million in the quarter. Source
  • Cash rose to $550 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $550.4 million at June 30, 2026, against $88.4 million at December 31, 2025. Long-term debt, net of current portion, was $2,149.3 million. Source

Acquisitions and divestitures

  • Community Living divestiture completed March 30: The divestiture of the Community Living business is reflected in these results. All figures provided pertain to continuing operations. Source
  • Divestiture proceeds and acquisition spending: Six-month proceeds from sale of discontinued operations were $810.9 million. Acquisitions of businesses used $42.2 million in the six months. Source
  • Discontinued operations income rose: Six-month income from discontinued operations was $71.9 million, against $38.8 million. The quarter showed a $2.4 million loss from discontinued operations. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Prescriptions dispensed Source10,844,038 (three months); 21,573,914 (six months)
Home Health Care average daily census Source46,448 (three months); 46,258 (six months)
Rehab Care persons served Source7,755 (three months); 7,688 (six months)
Personal Care persons served Source16,357 (three months); 16,219 (six months)
Customers, clients and patients served daily Sourceover 485,000

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