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Progyny, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 5 new, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 1.4%, 12.2% excluding client: Revenue reached $328.5 million. The large client that did not renew contributed $31.3 million in the prior-year quarter and nothing this quarter; excluding it, revenue rose 12.2%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA slipped 2.1% on investments: Adjusted EBITDA was $56.6 million, down 2.1%, with margin at 17.2% against 17.8%. Higher gross profit was more than offset by planned platform investments. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 25.3%: Gross margin was 25.3%, up from 23.4%; gross profit was $83.1 million, up 10% from $75.8 million. Source
  • ART cycles declined: Assisted reproductive treatment cycles were 15,647, against 16,160. The prior-year figure includes first-half activity under the large client's extended transition. Source
  • Operating cash flow was $45.9 million: Operating cash flow was $45.9 million, against $49.8 million. The company cited timing of working capital items and the usual first-quarter receivables build. Source
  • Cumulative repurchases reached 8.8 million shares: Under the program, the company bought a cumulative 8.8 million shares against a $200 million authorization. Source

“as member engagement trended to the higher end of our expectations, reflecting that people are pursuing the services they need”

Pete Anevski, Chief Executive Officer of Progyny

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcesecond quarter of 2026 (three months ending June 30, 2026)$342.0 million to $355.0 millionNew
Net income and diluted EPS Sourcesecond quarter of 2026$25.8 million to $28.7 million, or $0.31 to $0.35 per diluted shareNew
Diluted shares Sourcesecond quarter of 2026approximately 83 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcesecond quarter of 2026$58.0 million to $62.0 millionNew
Adjusted earnings per diluted share Sourcesecond quarter of 2026$0.50 to $0.53New
Revenue Sourcefull year 2026$1.365 billion to $1.405 billion, growth of 5.9% to 9.0%Raised from $1.355 billion to $1.405 billion
Net income and diluted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$103.7 million to $112.3 million, or $1.23 to $1.34 per diluted shareRaised from $95.4 million to $106.1 million, or $1.10 to $1.22 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$232.0 million to $244.0 millionRaised from $224.0 million to $239.0 million
Adjusted earnings per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$1.98 to $2.09Raised from $1.83 to $1.95
Clients and covered lives Sourcefull year 2026, after all new clients are liveover 600 clients, approximately 7.2 million covered livesKept
Average members Sourcefull year 20266,900,000Kept
ART cycles Sourcefull year 202667,000 to 69,100Raised from 66,600 to 69,100

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Second-quarter 2026 guidance given for revenue, net income, Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS, following first-quarter guidance in the prior release. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue low end raised to $1.365 billion from $1.355 billion; high end unchanged at $1.405 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year net income and diluted EPS ranges raised at both ends. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year Adjusted EBITDA range raised at both ends to $232.0 million to $244.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted earnings per diluted share range raised at both ends to $1.98 to $2.09. Source
  • Ended: The November 2025 repurchase program was completed, with no amounts remaining available for repurchase. Source
  • Ended: The large client that did not renew contributed no revenue in the first quarter of 2026, against $31.3 million a year earlier. Source

Quarter results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 1.4%, 12.2% excluding client: Revenue reached $328.5 million. The large client that did not renew contributed $31.3 million in the prior-year quarter and nothing this quarter; excluding it, revenue rose 12.2%. Source
  • Net income rose on lower stock compensation: Net income was $24.2 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, against $15.1 million, or $0.17, a year earlier. Operating profit and lower stock-based compensation drove the increase. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA slipped 2.1% on investments: Adjusted EBITDA was $56.6 million, down 2.1%, with margin at 17.2% against 17.8%. Higher gross profit was more than offset by planned platform investments. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $0.50: Adjusted earnings per diluted share was $0.50, against $0.48 in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income was $42.0 million, against $43.0 million. Source

Segments, clients and launches

  • Fertility benefit revenue up 1.5%: Fertility benefit services revenue was $209.4 million, up 1.5% from $206.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Pharmacy benefit revenue up 1.3%: Pharmacy benefit services revenue was $119.1 million, up 1.3% from $117.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Clients rose to 595: The company had 595 fertility and family building clients at March 31, 2026, up from 532 a year earlier. Source
  • Most selling-season clients went live: Most clients added in the most recent selling season launched in the first quarter; a handful more are expected to launch in the second quarter. Source

“This quarter's results reflect topline growth, increased gross margin, and a high conversion of Adjusted EBITDA to operating cash flow.”

Mark Livingston, Chief Financial Officer of Progyny

Gross margin and operating costs

  • Gross margin rose to 25.3%: Gross margin was 25.3%, up from 23.4%; gross profit was $83.1 million, up 10% from $75.8 million. Source
  • Efficiencies and lower stock comp cited: Management linked the gross profit gain to ongoing care-management efficiencies and a lower stock-based compensation expense. Source
  • Operating expenses fell year on year: Total operating expenses were $47.7 million, against $51.6 million, with sales and marketing and general and administrative both lower. Source

Demand, utilization and volumes

  • ART cycles declined: Assisted reproductive treatment cycles were 15,647, against 16,160. The prior-year figure includes first-half activity under the large client's extended transition. Source
  • Utilization rose for all and female members: All-member utilization was 0.56% against 0.54%, and female-only utilization 0.48% against 0.46%. Source
  • About 300,000 members excluded from utilization: Approximately 300,000 members from one client are excluded from utilization because of that client's chosen benefit design. Source

“Activity is healthy, overall pipeline and the early build of new pipeline is substantially favorable versus a year ago”

Pete Anevski, Chief Executive Officer of Progyny

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow was $45.9 million: Operating cash flow was $45.9 million, against $49.8 million. The company cited timing of working capital items and the usual first-quarter receivables build. Source
  • Cash and securities down $85.0 million: Cash and marketable securities totaled $225.1 million, down $85.0 million from year-end, mainly from share repurchases. Source
  • Capital spending rose to $6.3 million: Purchase of property and equipment, net, was $6.3 million, against $2.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • No debt; revolver undrawn: The company reported no debt. Its $200 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn, with no planned use at this time. Source

Share repurchases and share count

  • Q1 buybacks of 5.5 million shares: The company bought more than 5.5 million shares in the quarter for $116.4 million under the November 2025 program. Source
  • Cumulative repurchases reached 8.8 million shares: Under the program, the company bought a cumulative 8.8 million shares against a $200 million authorization. Source
  • Shares outstanding fell to 78.3 million: Shares outstanding were 78,270,386 at March 31, 2026, down from 83,365,696 at December 31, 2025. Source

Guidance basis and engagement

  • Engagement pacing follows seasonal pattern: Early second-quarter member engagement is pacing in line with typical seasonal patterns after the start of the year. Source
  • Investments in member experience built in: The company said the guidance ranges reflect previously announced investments in member experience. Source
  • Guidance reflects a range of engagement: The company said the guidance issued with this release reflects a range of member engagement, not a single point. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Share repurchase decision in late May: The Board is evaluating options for a new repurchase program, with a decision expected around the end of May and an announcement at that time. Source
  • Handful of clients launching in Q2: A handful of additional clients are expected to launch their benefit in the second quarter. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Average members Source7,185,000 vs 6,695,000
ART cycles Source15,647 vs 16,160
Utilization, all members Source0.56% vs 0.54%
Utilization, female only Source0.48% vs 0.46%
Fertility and family building clients Source595 vs 532

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management flagged ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty as a possible impact, one reason the guidance uses ranges. Source
  • Demand: Management noted member engagement has varied in prior periods, and this variability is reflected in the guidance ranges. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it continued to make planned investments to enhance the platform and member experience during the quarter. 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.