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Pacs Group, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue and earnings rose year over year: Net income was $76.3 million, up 49.8%. Diluted EPS was $0.47 versus $0.31, and Adjusted EPS was $0.63 versus $0.47. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 24.6%: Adjusted EBITDA reached $166.8 million, up $32.9 million from $133.9 million in the prior-year period. Source
  • Occupancy ran above industry average: Overall occupancy was 90.4%, versus an industry average of 79.5%. Mature facilities were at 93.8%, down from 94.7%; ramping facilities rose to 87.7% from 86.1%. Source
  • Most skilled facilities rated four or five stars: 239 facilities, or 83.6% of the skilled nursing portfolio, rated 4 or 5 stars, up from 222 (78.4%) in Q1; mature facilities averaged 4.5, up from 4.4. Source
  • Legal costs fell; stock compensation rose: Legal and other costs were $8.2 million against $24.1 million, and stock-based compensation was $25.8 million against $13.6 million. Both are non-GAAP adjustments. Source
  • Operating cash flow reached $371.8 million: Operating cash flow was $371.8 million for the six months, against $202.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Texas Eduro closings progressed: 20 of the 22 Texas Eduro facilities had closed as of August 1, 2026, according to management. Source

“Our second quarter results reflect the continued strength of the PACS platform and the exceptional execution of our local leadership teams across the country.”

Jason Murray, PACS Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull-year 2026$640 million to $660 millionRaised from $605 million to $625 million
Revenue Sourcefull-year 2026$5.75 billion to $5.85 billionRaised from $5.65 billion to $5.75 billion

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $640 million to $660 million from $605 million to $625 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Revenue guidance raised to $5.75 billion to $5.85 billion from $5.65 billion to $5.75 billion. Source
  • New: Definitive agreement to acquire 34 skilled nursing facilities with 3,633 beds from Eduro Healthcare, announced June 29, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue and earnings rose year over year: Net income was $76.3 million, up 49.8%. Diluted EPS was $0.47 versus $0.31, and Adjusted EPS was $0.63 versus $0.47. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 24.6%: Adjusted EBITDA reached $166.8 million, up $32.9 million from $133.9 million in the prior-year period. Source
  • Same-store SNF revenue rose 5.8%: Same-store SNF revenue rose 5.8% for the quarter and 6.9% for six months, across 284 facilities operated since the start of 2025. Source

Occupancy, cohorts and quality

  • Occupancy ran above industry average: Overall occupancy was 90.4%, versus an industry average of 79.5%. Mature facilities were at 93.8%, down from 94.7%; ramping facilities rose to 87.7% from 86.1%. Source
  • Same-store occupancy up 150 bps: Same-store occupancy rose to 90.6% from 89.1%, and same-store actual patient days grew 2.2% to 2,640,144. Source
  • Skilled mix rose on ramping cohort: Overall skilled mix by nursing patient days rose to 30.0% from 29.0%, with mature facilities at 31.9%. Management cited the ramping cohort as the driver. Source
  • Skilled nursing revenue rose 7.7%: Skilled nursing services revenue was $1,376.2 million, up from $1,278.1 million. Mature facilities contributed $912.0 million; new facilities fell to $93.4 million from $290.2 million. Source
  • Most skilled facilities rated four or five stars: 239 facilities, or 83.6% of the skilled nursing portfolio, rated 4 or 5 stars, up from 222 (78.4%) in Q1; mature facilities averaged 4.5, up from 4.4. Source

“Our second quarter results highlight the effectiveness of our operating model in driving continued improvement across both our mature and ramping cohorts.”

Carey Hendrickson, PACS Chief Financial Officer

Payor mix and daily rates

  • Managed care share rose, Medicaid fell: In skilled-mix revenue, managed care was 16.1% against 14.6% a year earlier, and Medicaid was 40.4% against 41.5%. Source
  • Medicare share of revenue eased: Medicare was 33.9% of skilled-mix revenue, down from 34.8% a year earlier. Source
  • Average daily rate rose to $506.40: Average daily rate was $506.40 against $487.68 a year earlier. Mature facilities averaged $529.93 and new facilities $403.51. Source

Costs, margins and non-GAAP items

  • Operating income rose to $109.3 million: Total operating expenses were $1,318.7 million against $1,228.7 million. Operating income was $109.3 million, against $80.5 million. Source
  • G&A and D&A expense increased: General and administrative expense was $114.3 million, up from $100.3 million. Depreciation and amortization was $20.1 million, up from $13.2 million. Source
  • Legal costs fell; stock compensation rose: Legal and other costs were $8.2 million against $24.1 million, and stock-based compensation was $25.8 million against $13.6 million. Both are non-GAAP adjustments. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAR reported at $261.5 million: Adjusted EBITDAR was $261.5 million, with rent-cost of services of $94.7 million added back. Management describes it as a valuation measure. Source

“At the same time, we continue to invest in long-term growth through strategic real estate acquisitions and the integration of additional facilities.”

Carey Hendrickson, PACS Chief Financial Officer

Cash flow, liquidity and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow reached $371.8 million: Operating cash flow was $371.8 million for the six months, against $202.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Available liquidity was $756.6 million: Cash was $164.5 million at June 30, 2026, down from $197.0 million at December 31, 2025, within total available liquidity of $756.6 million. Source
  • Real estate deployment reached $190.8 million: $104.3 million was deployed in the second quarter and $190.8 million over six months, against $86.5 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Line of credit balance reached zero: The line of credit was nil at June 30, 2026, down from $45.0 million at March 31 and $100.0 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Shares outstanding rose to 158.3 million: Shares outstanding were 158,335,612 at June 30, 2026, up from 156,615,144 at December 31, 2025. Source

Acquisitions and portfolio

  • Texas Eduro closings progressed: 20 of the 22 Texas Eduro facilities had closed as of August 1, 2026, according to management. Source
  • Portfolio grew to 344 operations: Operations rose to 344 across 17 states from 324; PACS owns 64 facilities, up from 57, and leases 49 with partial ownership. Source
  • Purchase options on leased sites fell: PACS held 36 purchase options on leased facilities, down from 39, and 20 purchase options through partnerships, unchanged. Source
  • Acquisitions target underperforming operations: Management said it is focused on acquiring underperforming and moderately performing operations, and selectively investing in owned real estate. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Remaining Eduro facilities to close: The remaining 14 Eduro facilities are expected to close in the third and fourth quarters of 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Same-store SNF revenue growth (three months) Source5.8%
Overall SNF occupancy Source90.4% (industry average 79.5%)
Actual SNF patient days (three months) Source2,697,638
Patients served daily Sourceover 33,400

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Legal and other costs cover fees for the Audit Committee’s independent investigation and other ongoing investigations. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Earlier-announced Eduro deal to acquire 34 facilities; management reports closing progress in this release. Source

Other quarters

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