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iRhythm Holdings, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 20.1% on volume: Revenue was $224.2 million, up 20.1%. Management attributed growth primarily to sustained volume demand across the customer base and contributions from newer growth channels. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Management raised fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance from the prior quarter's ranges. Source
  • GAAP net loss near breakeven: GAAP net loss was $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, against $14.2 million, or $0.44, in second quarter 2025. Source
  • Gross margin up 160 basis points: Gross margin was 72.8%, up 160 basis points, which management attributed to operational efficiencies, product mix and scale from higher volumes. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 19.3%: Adjusted EBITDA was $43.3 million, a 19.3% margin, improved $27.6 million and 1,090 basis points from second quarter 2025. Source
  • Third-generation algorithm cleared by FDA: FDA clearance was achieved for the third-generation algorithm, which management expects to reduce clinician review time over time and lower costs over five years. Source
  • Free cash flow reached $37.5 million: Free cash flow was $37.5 million against $17.3 million a year earlier; operating cash flow was $51.1 million and capital expenditure $13.6 million. Source
  • VitalConnect acquisition agreed: Agreement to acquire VitalConnect, a privately held ambulatory cardiac monitoring company, for about $287.5 million total consideration. Source

“We are driving adoption across an increasingly diverse set of care settings and channels, including primary care, while continuing to invest in the capabilities that we believe will shape the future of healthcare.”

Quentin Blackford, President and Chief Executive Officer of iRhythm

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFiscal year 2026$880 million to $890 millionRaised from $875 million to $885 million
Adjusted EBITDA margin SourceFiscal year 202613.0% to 14.0%Raised from 12.0% to 13.0%
Clinician review time SourceOver timeapproximately 50%New
Cumulative cost savings SourceNext five yearsapproximately $100 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance raised from the prior quarter. Source
  • New: Definitive agreement to acquire VitalConnect signed; not in the prior quarter's release. Source
  • New: FDA clearance of the third-generation algorithm reported this quarter. Source

Revenue and gross profit growth

  • Revenue grew 20.1% on volume: Revenue was $224.2 million, up 20.1%. Management attributed growth primarily to sustained volume demand across the customer base and contributions from newer growth channels. Source
  • Gross profit rose on Zio volume: Gross profit was $163.2 million, up 22.8%, which management attributed primarily to increased volume of Zio services. Source
  • Six-month revenue higher year over year: Six-month revenue was $423.6 million against $345.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Management raised fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance from the prior quarter's ranges. Source

Profitability and net loss

  • GAAP net loss near breakeven: GAAP net loss was $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, against $14.2 million, or $0.44, in second quarter 2025. Source
  • Adjusted net income turned positive: Adjusted net income was $19.3 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, against an adjusted net loss of $10.2 million a year earlier. Management cited revenue growth and operating leverage. Source
  • Gross margin up 160 basis points: Gross margin was 72.8%, up 160 basis points, which management attributed to operational efficiencies, product mix and scale from higher volumes. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 19.3%: Adjusted EBITDA was $43.3 million, a 19.3% margin, improved $27.6 million and 1,090 basis points from second quarter 2025. Source

“We are also thrilled to have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire VitalConnect, a transaction we believe will allow us to serve more patients, while also creating long-term value for clinicians and stockholders.”

Quentin Blackford, President and Chief Executive Officer of iRhythm

Operating costs and litigation

  • GAAP operating expenses rose: GAAP operating expenses were $165.7 million against $151.6 million, with SG&A of $131.7 million against $126.4 million. Source
  • Adjusted operating expenses held flat: Adjusted operating expenses were $145.0 million against $145.2 million; management called this disciplined investment that funded key growth initiatives. Source
  • Securities settlement charge excluded: A $13.95 million charge for a securities class action settlement, net of expected insurance recoveries, is excluded from adjusted measures. Source
  • Research and development spending declined: Research and development expense was $19.8 million against $21.0 million a year earlier. Source

Products, channels and customers

  • Third-generation algorithm cleared by FDA: FDA clearance was achieved for the third-generation algorithm, which management expects to reduce clinician review time over time and lower costs over five years. Source
  • Predictive analytics program expanded: Predictive Arrhythmia Solutions expanded with Desert Oasis Health Care, an affiliate of Heritage Provider Network, using AI-driven predictive analytics. Source
  • Momentum across care settings: Management cited continued momentum across cardiology, primary care, innovative channels and international markets. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow reached $37.5 million: Free cash flow was $37.5 million against $17.3 million a year earlier; operating cash flow was $51.1 million and capital expenditure $13.6 million. Source
  • Six-month free cash flow positive: Six-month free cash flow was $4.4 million, against a negative $20 thousand a year earlier. Source
  • Cash and securities increased: Unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $591.3 million at June 30, 2026, up from the March 31 balance. Source
  • Convertible notes and equity: Long-term senior convertible notes were $651.1 million and total stockholders' equity was $186.0 million at June 30, 2026. Source

Strategy, leadership and recognition

  • VitalConnect acquisition agreed: Agreement to acquire VitalConnect, a privately held ambulatory cardiac monitoring company, for about $287.5 million total consideration. Source
  • Investment in innovation continues: Management said it maintains disciplined investment in innovation and market expansion alongside volume-led growth and operating leverage. Source
  • Focus on strategic priorities: The CEO cited broad-based growth, margin expansion and continued progress against strategic priorities. Source
  • Newsweek workplace and sustainability recognition: Newsweek named iRhythm one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Leadership and among the World’s Greenest Companies in 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • VitalConnect closing pending: Closing is pending and the documents give no closing date; upon closing, management expects immediate expansion of the addressable market. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Costs from a cybersecurity incident were recorded this quarter, net of expected insurance recoveries. Source
  • Regulatory: Patent litigation was brought against the company by two Baxter subsidiaries; related attorneys' fees are excluded from adjusted measures. 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.