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Pacs Group, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 11.5%: Total revenue was $1.50 billion, up from $1.34 billion in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew faster: Adjusted EBITDA reached $175.7 million, up from $131.5 million; Adjusted EBITDAR was $273.9 million. The CFO said revenue growth translated into stronger profitability. Source
  • Same-store SNF revenue up 6.4%: Across 284 same-store facilities, SNF revenue rose 6.4% year over year, and actual patient days rose 2.5%. Source
  • Operating cash flow $583.1 million: Cash provided by operating activities was $583.1 million for the nine months, against $407.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • M&A capital deployed in Q3: The company deployed $213.0 million for M&A in the third quarter and $403.8 million in the first nine months. Source
  • Florida entry into a new state: Subsidiaries agreed to acquire 32 skilled nursing facilities in Florida, marking the company's entry into a new state. Source

“Our third quarter results reflect the continued progress our teams are making across the organization, both in the quality of care we provide and the performance of our facilities,”

Jason Murray, PACS Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull-year 2026$685 million to $695 millionRaised from $640 million to $660 million
Revenue Sourcefull-year 2026$5.95 billion to $6.05 billionRaised from $5.75 billion to $5.85 billion
Adjusted EBITDA growth over 2025 (midpoint) Sourcefull-year 2026approximately 37%Raised from approximately 29%
Adjusted EBITDA contribution from Ohio retroactive payments SourceOctober 2026, included in full-year 2026 guidanceapproximately $5 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $685 million to $695 million from $640 million to $660 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was raised to $5.95 billion to $6.05 billion from $5.75 billion to $5.85 billion. Source
  • New: The company entered Florida, a new state, through an agreement to acquire 32 skilled nursing facilities announced September 1, 2026. Source

Quarter results and growth

  • Revenue rose 11.5%: Total revenue was $1.50 billion, up from $1.34 billion in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew faster: Adjusted EBITDA reached $175.7 million, up from $131.5 million; Adjusted EBITDAR was $273.9 million. The CFO said revenue growth translated into stronger profitability. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 37%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.63 against $0.46 a year earlier. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.37 against $0.32. Source
  • Net income rose 16.2%: Net income was $60.8 million against $52.3 million, an increase of $8.5 million. Source

Facilities, occupancy and quality

  • Same-store SNF revenue up 6.4%: Across 284 same-store facilities, SNF revenue rose 6.4% year over year, and actual patient days rose 2.5%. Source
  • Same-store occupancy rose to 91.3%: Same-store occupancy was 91.3% against 89.3%, and skilled mix rose in both revenue and nursing patient days. Source
  • Occupancy above industry average: Overall occupancy was 90.2%, against an industry average of 80.2%; mature facilities ran at 93.1%. Source
  • Patient census over 38,900 daily: Subsidiaries serve over 38,900 patients daily through their post-acute care facilities. Source
  • Most facilities rated 4 or 5 stars: 250 skilled nursing facilities, 78.9% of the portfolio, held a 4 or 5 star CMS rating. The second-quarter release reported 239 facilities, or 83.6%. Source
  • Mature facilities average 4.5 stars: The 196 mature facilities averaged a 4.5 CMS star rating at September 30, 2026. Source

“Our third quarter results demonstrate the increasing earnings power of the PACS operating model, with Adjusted EBITDA growth significantly outpacing revenue growth,”

Carey Hendrickson, PACS Chief Financial Officer

Skilled mix and daily rates

  • Overall skilled mix up 90 basis points: Skilled mix by nursing patient days was 29.1%, up from 28.2%, driven by the Ramping cohort; mature facilities were 31.3%. Source
  • Ramping cohort skilled mix rose: Ramping facilities had skilled mix of 25.7% of nursing patient days, against 22.0% a year earlier; new facilities were 21.1%. Source
  • Average daily rate rose: Total average daily rate was $498.64 for the quarter, up from $484.57 in the prior-year quarter. Source

Costs and margins

  • G&A expense rose: General and administrative expense was $138.4 million, up from $102.5 million; stock-based compensation expense was $45.3 million against $12.5 million. Source
  • Cost of services rose: Cost of services was $1.14 billion for the quarter against $1.05 billion; rent in cost of services was $98.2 million against $95.1 million. Source
  • Non-cash rent expense declined: Non-cash rent expense was $10.1 million against $11.9 million, the gap between GAAP rent and cash rent payments. Source

“At the same time, we're entering an exciting period of growth for PACS.”

Jason Murray, PACS Chief Executive Officer

Cash flow, liquidity and debt

  • Operating cash flow $583.1 million: Cash provided by operating activities was $583.1 million for the nine months, against $407.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Liquidity of $707.4 million: Available liquidity was $707.4 million, including $115.3 million of cash and equivalents, at September 30, 2026. Source
  • Net leverage at 0.2x: Net leverage was 0.2 times at quarter-end. The CFO cited flexibility for acquisitions and real estate investments. Source
  • Line of credit balance cleared: The line of credit was $100.0 million at December 31, 2025 and nil at September 30, 2026. Source

Acquisitions and portfolio growth

  • M&A capital deployed in Q3: The company deployed $213.0 million for M&A in the third quarter and $403.8 million in the first nine months. Source
  • Florida entry into a new state: Subsidiaries agreed to acquire 32 skilled nursing facilities in Florida, marking the company's entry into a new state. Source
  • Florida facilities closed October 1: The company closed on all 32 Florida facilities on October 1, 2026. Source
  • All 11 Texas facilities closed: The company had closed on all 11 Texas facilities, a mix of skilled nursing and one assisted living facility, by November 1, 2026. Source
  • Acquired facilities total 4,049 beds: The release says the acquired facilities, collectively, comprise 4,049 skilled nursing beds. Source

Portfolio footprint and strategy

  • 398 operations across 21 states: The portfolio has 398 healthcare operations across 21 states, up from 344 operations in 17 states in the second-quarter release. Source
  • Owned and leased facility mix: The company owns 66 facilities and leases 49 more, with partial ownership in the real estate. Source
  • Purchase options on leased facilities: The company holds 37 purchase options on leased facilities and 20 through partnerships, up from 36 on leased facilities in the second-quarter release. Source
  • Focus on underperforming operations: Management said it is acquiring underperforming and moderately performing operations where its model can drive improvement, and investing selectively in real estate. Source
  • Acquisition pipeline remains active: Management said it sees a robust pipeline and is evaluating transactions against its strategic, operational and financial criteria. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Same-store SNF revenue growth Source6.4%
Same-store occupancy Source91.3%
Overall occupancy Source90.2%
Industry average occupancy Source80.2%
Same-store actual patient days growth Source2.5%
Skilled mix by nursing patient days Source29.1%
Patients served daily Sourceover 38,900

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release expected these closings in Q3 and Q4 2026. The Q3 release reports Florida closings on October 1 and Texas closings by November 1, without referring to this timing.

Other quarters

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