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Definitive Healthcare Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 9% year on year: Revenue was $54.7 million, against $60.0 million in Q3 2025. Nine-month revenue was $165.8 million, against $180.0 million in the prior-year period. Source
  • Net loss narrowed to $5.4 million: Net loss was $5.4 million, or 10% of revenue, against $17.8 million, or 30%, a year earlier. Nine-month net loss was $205.2 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin was 29%: Adjusted EBITDA was $15.7 million, or 29% of revenue, against $18.9 million, or 32%. Nine-month Adjusted EBITDA was $45.7 million, or 28% of revenue. Source
  • Life sciences firm chose claims data: A life sciences company selected the company in a new-logo deal worth several hundred thousand dollars, after struggling with stale data and the complexity of claims. Source
  • Unlevered free cash flow was $13.0 million: Unlevered Free Cash Flow was $13.0 million, against $17.9 million a year earlier. The nine-month figure was $42.6 million, against $52.3 million. Source

“This quarter’s results demonstrate the underlying health of the business and a solid foundation to build upon.”

Clay Ritchey, CEO of Definitive Healthcare

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance withdrawn: The company will not provide financial guidance for the third quarter 2026 results. The August 10, 2026 release had set third-quarter and full-year 2026 ranges. Source
  • New: The Special Committee received a non-binding indication of interest from Advent International, L.P. to acquire shares not already owned by Advent or the founder, Jason Krantz. Source
  • New: Clay Ritchey is named CEO in this release. The August 10, 2026 release was issued under Kevin Coop, CEO.

Results and profitability

  • Revenue fell 9% year on year: Revenue was $54.7 million, against $60.0 million in Q3 2025. Nine-month revenue was $165.8 million, against $180.0 million in the prior-year period. Source
  • Net loss narrowed to $5.4 million: Net loss was $5.4 million, or 10% of revenue, against $17.8 million, or 30%, a year earlier. Nine-month net loss was $205.2 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin was 29%: Adjusted EBITDA was $15.7 million, or 29% of revenue, against $18.9 million, or 32%. Nine-month Adjusted EBITDA was $45.7 million, or 28% of revenue. Source
  • Adjusted net income slipped slightly: Adjusted Net Income was $8.8 million, against $9.7 million. The reconciliation shows $0.06 per share against $0.07 for the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Noncontrolling interests took part of loss: Of the net loss, $1.5 million was attributed to noncontrolling interests, against $3.0 million a year earlier. The loss attributable to Definitive Healthcare Corp. was $3.9 million. Source

Customer wins and products

  • Life sciences firm chose claims data: A life sciences company selected the company in a new-logo deal worth several hundred thousand dollars, after struggling with stale data and the complexity of claims. Source
  • Insurer doubled spend at renewal: A medical malpractice insurer took a six-figure upsell at renewal, roughly doubling its overall spend. It now uses reference and affiliation data for underwriting and risk modeling. Source
  • Snowflake share replaced file transfers: A direct Snowflake share that replaced manual file transfers was a key factor in the insurer's expansion. Management said this underscores the value of its integrations. Source
  • Monthly claims feeds reduced interpretation work: Monthly-refreshing claims delivered through custom data feeds let customer teams act on data rather than interpret it, management said. Source

“What I’ve heard confirms my belief in the strength of our position in the market, and it has also shown me where we can execute better.”

Clay Ritchey, CEO of Definitive Healthcare

Costs and one-time items

  • Transaction costs fell sharply: Transaction, integration and restructuring expenses were $0.2 million, against $5.3 million in Q3 2025. Nine-month expenses were $1.5 million, against $7.2 million. Source
  • Non-core legal and advisory costs rose: Other non-core items were $2.3 million, against $1.6 million. They included $1.4 million of non-core legal, regulatory and advisory costs and $1.0 million of transition consulting and severance. Source
  • Equity compensation declined: Equity-based compensation was $5.5 million, against $6.7 million in Q3 2025. For nine months it was $16.0 million, against $21.0 million. Source
  • Reported gross margin held at 77%: Reported gross profit was $42.2 million, or 77% of revenue, against $46.0 million, also 77%. Adjusted gross margin was 81%, against 82% a year earlier. Source

Demand and the balance sheet

  • Deferred revenue fell further: Deferred revenue was $80.5 million at September 30, 2026, against $89.3 million at June 30, 2026 and $97.0 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Receivables fell as collections came in: Accounts receivable, net was $29.5 million, against $52.0 million at December 31, 2025. The receivables line added $1.4 million of operating cash in Q3 2026. Source
  • Intangibles declined; goodwill nil: Intangible assets, net were $211.3 million, against $247.5 million at December 31, 2025. Goodwill was nil at September 30, 2026, against $197.2 million at year end. Source

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow was $11.4 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $11.4 million, against $15.7 million. Nine-month operating cash flow was $34.4 million, against $51.1 million. Source
  • Unlevered free cash flow was $13.0 million: Unlevered Free Cash Flow was $13.0 million, against $17.9 million a year earlier. The nine-month figure was $42.6 million, against $52.3 million. Source
  • Cash balance rose modestly: Cash and cash equivalents were $177.1 million at September 30, 2026, against $163.6 million at December 31, 2025. Short-term investments were $12.8 million. Source
  • No buybacks in 2026 so far: The company repurchased no Class A common stock in Q3 2026, against $9.2 million in Q3 2025. Nine-month repurchases were nil, against $49.5 million. Source
  • Tax receivable payments paused in quarter: No Tax Receivable Agreement payments were made in Q3 2026. Nine-month payments were $8.1 million. Term loan repayments were $2.2 million in the quarter. Source

Management's view of the quarter

  • CEO focused on listening: CEO Clay Ritchey said his focus since joining has been on customers and employees, and that this has shown him where the company can execute better. Source
  • Feedback confirms market position: The CEO said what he heard confirms his belief in the strength of the company's market position, and that it shows where execution can improve. Source
  • Quarter shows underlying health: Management said the quarter's results demonstrate the underlying health of the business and provide a foundation to build upon. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Form 10-Q to follow release: The company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 is to be filed after this earnings release. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Non-core legal and regulatory costs are described as tied to unique and extraordinary matters, not normal recurring business activity. Source
  • Financial: Sustained stock price declines reduced market capitalization and triggered goodwill impairment tests, which led to impairment charges in the first quarter of 2026. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said revenue was within the third-quarter guidance range given in August and that profit surpassed expectations. Source

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