Corvel Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2025: press release. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Revenue rose 7%: Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was $239.6 million, up from $224.4 million a year earlier. Source
- Diluted EPS rose to $0.54: Diluted EPS was $0.54 compared with $0.45 a year earlier, an increase of 20%. Source
- Operating and net income increased: Income from operations was $35.9 million versus $28.7 million. Net income was $27.9 million versus $23.4 million for the prior-year quarter. Source
- Evolving market navigated: Management said CorVel navigated an evolving market and rapid advances in artificial intelligence during the quarter. Source
- Gross profit up 15%, 24% margin: Gross profit was $58.2 million, up from $50.7 million, at a 24% gross margin. By calculation from the reported figures, the prior-year quarter margin was about 22.6%. Source
- Cash of $207 million, no debt: Cash and cash equivalents were $207 million at quarter end, with no borrowings outstanding. Source
- $12.8 million of stock repurchased: The company repurchased $12.8 million of common stock in the quarter. Source
“During the quarter, CorVel effectively navigated an evolving market shaped by workforce challenges, pricing pressures in the commercial health sector, and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.”
Corvel Corp., press release
What changed from last quarter
- New: Property & Casualty is described with new supervisory and communication platforms for claims management and customer engagement. Source
Quarterly results and growth
- Revenue rose 7%: Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was $239.6 million, up from $224.4 million a year earlier. Source
- Diluted EPS rose to $0.54: Diluted EPS was $0.54 compared with $0.45 a year earlier, an increase of 20%. Source
- Operating and net income increased: Income from operations was $35.9 million versus $28.7 million. Net income was $27.9 million versus $23.4 million for the prior-year quarter. Source
- Six-month revenue and EPS higher: Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025 was $474 million, against $436 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS for the six months was $1.06 versus $0.87. Source
- Prior per-share figures restated: Current and prior-year per-share figures were adjusted for the three-for-one stock split paid on December 24, 2024. Source
Market conditions and workforce
- Evolving market navigated: Management said CorVel navigated an evolving market and rapid advances in artificial intelligence during the quarter. Source
- CorVel U builds talent pipeline: Through CorVel U, the company is building a skilled pipeline of professionals, which management said also creates a distinct competitive advantage. Source
- People investment improves retention: Management said the investment in people is delivering improved retention and sustained service quality for partners, while broader labor constraints remain. Source
“Across all business lines, CorVel remains committed to responsible AI practices that augment human expertise, drive innovation, and strengthen the Company’s value proposition.”
Corvel Corp., press release
AI and business line tools
- Agentic AI automates multi-step work: Management said agentic AI is enabling automation of complex, multi-step processes and supports claims professionals and software development. Source
- AI tools in CERIS and P&C: In CERIS, AI-driven review and automation tools are described as improving accuracy, compliance and partner savings. Property & Casualty added new supervisory and communication platforms. Source
- Responsible AI practices stated: Management said the company remains committed to responsible AI practices that augment human expertise, drive innovation, and strengthen its value proposition. Source
Costs and gross margin
- Gross profit up 15%, 24% margin: Gross profit was $58.2 million, up from $50.7 million, at a 24% gross margin. By calculation from the reported figures, the prior-year quarter margin was about 22.6%. Source
- Cost of revenues rose about 4.5%: Cost of revenues was $181.5 million against $173.6 million a year earlier, an increase of about 4.5%. Source
- Overhead changed little: General and administrative expense was $22.3 million against $22.1 million a year earlier. Source
Cash and share repurchases
- Cash of $207 million, no debt: Cash and cash equivalents were $207 million at quarter end, with no borrowings outstanding. Source
- $12.8 million of stock repurchased: The company repurchased $12.8 million of common stock in the quarter. Source
- Diluted share count declined: Weighted diluted shares were 51.7 million versus 52.0 million a year earlier, and basic shares were 51.3 million versus 51.4 million. Source
Balance sheet movements
- Property balance rose: Net property rose to $111.2 million from $92.1 million at March 31, 2025. Source
- Customer deposits increased: Customer deposits were $112.3 million, up from $101.5 million at March 31, 2025. Source
- Accrued liabilities increased: Accrued liabilities were $207.2 million, up from $187.2 million at March 31, 2025. Source
Risks management discussed
- Operational: Management described a shortage of experienced professionals in Workers’ Compensation, arising from a generational shift. Source
- Operational: Management said broader labor constraints remain, separate from the Workers’ Compensation shortage. Source
- Demand: Management cited pricing pressures in the commercial health sector as part of market conditions. 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.