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Starling Oncology, 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: 1 raised, 2 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 41% year over year: Consolidated revenue was $147.4 million, up 41.2% from $104.4 million a year earlier. Management attributed growth in part to capitated revenue and pharmacy. Source
  • Net loss narrowed sharply: Net loss was $2.5 million, compared with $19.6 million a year earlier. Basic and diluted loss per share was $(0.02), compared with $(0.21). Source
  • Specialty Pharmacy revenue up 78%: Specialty Pharmacy revenue was $87.5 million, up 78%. Management linked the growth to Part D fill volume, membership growth and attachment rate improvements. Source
  • Florida reached profitability: Management said Florida reached profitability, which it described as a milestone reflecting maturation of capitated relationships in the state. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative $2.4 million: Free Cash Flow was $(2.4) million, compared with $(4.0) million a year earlier, as defined by the company. Source
  • Cash balance declined to $30.3 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $30.3 million at March 31, 2026, down from $33.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source

“The first quarter of 2026 was a strong start to the year for TOI, delivering 41% year over year revenue growth, driven in part by strong capitated revenue growth and a record performance in our pharmacy business.”

Daniel Virnich, CEO of TOI

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFiscal year 2026$630 to $650 millionKept
Gross profit SourceFiscal year 2026$97 to $107 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal year 2026$0 to $9 millionKept
Free cash flow SourceFiscal year 2026$5 to $15 millionRaised from $(15) to $5 million
Capitated revenue SourceFiscal year 2026approximately $150 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA SourceSecond quarter of 2026$(1) million to $1 millionNew
Medicare Advantage lives, Florida SourceEffective July 1, 2026200,000 lives across 25 countiesNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year free cash flow guidance range moved up, from $(15) to $5 million to $5 to $15 million. Source
  • New guidance: Second-quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was provided; the prior release gave first-quarter guidance only. Source
  • New: A Florida Medicare Advantage contract expansion was announced, effective July 1, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 41% year over year: Consolidated revenue was $147.4 million, up 41.2% from $104.4 million a year earlier. Management attributed growth in part to capitated revenue and pharmacy. Source
  • Net loss narrowed sharply: Net loss was $2.5 million, compared with $19.6 million a year earlier. Basic and diluted loss per share was $(0.02), compared with $(0.21). Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed: Adjusted EBITDA was $(2.4) million, compared with $(5.1) million a year earlier. The reconciliation adds back share-based compensation of $1.7 million. Source
  • Derivative fair value change added income: Other non-operating income included a $5.0 million change in fair value of conversion option derivative liabilities, against a $3.3 million expense a year earlier. Source

Specialty pharmacy and segments

  • Specialty Pharmacy revenue up 78%: Specialty Pharmacy revenue was $87.5 million, up 78%. Management linked the growth to Part D fill volume, membership growth and attachment rate improvements. Source
  • Patient services revenue rose: Patient services revenue was $59.1 million, compared with $53.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Clinical trials revenue declined: Clinical trials and other revenue was $0.8 million, compared with $2.0 million a year earlier. Source

“we are focused on building on the momentum we have coming out of this quarter, are reaffirming our guidance for 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA”

Daniel Virnich, CEO of TOI

Payor contracts, lives and clinics

  • Florida Medicare Advantage contract expands: A contract expansion takes effect in Florida on July 1, 2026, adding Medicare Advantage lives across 25 counties. Source
  • Value-based lives held at 2.0 million: Lives under value-based contracts were 2.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, the same as in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Florida reached profitability: Management said Florida reached profitability, which it described as a milestone reflecting maturation of capitated relationships in the state. Source
  • Affiliated clinics more than doubled: Affiliated and network clinics were 155, up from 81 a year earlier, while the number of markets was 17, down from 18. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Pharmacy direct costs rose with volume: Direct costs for Specialty Pharmacy were $70.7 million, compared with $39.9 million a year earlier, tracking the revenue increase. Source
  • Patient services direct costs increased: Direct costs for patient services were $53.4 million, compared with $47.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Overhead rose modestly: Selling, general and administrative expense was $28.2 million, compared with $25.4 million. Depreciation and amortization was $1.6 million, compared with $1.8 million. Source
  • Infrastructure add-back turned negative: In the Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation, infrastructure and workforce costs were $(86) thousand, against $2.1 million a year earlier. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash outflow narrowed: Net cash used in operating activities was $2.2 million, compared with $5.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative $2.4 million: Free Cash Flow was $(2.4) million, compared with $(4.0) million a year earlier, as defined by the company. Source
  • Capital spending increased: Purchases of property and equipment were $1.0 million, compared with $0.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash balance declined to $30.3 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $30.3 million at March 31, 2026, down from $33.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Inventory build used cash: Inventories rose to $24.3 million from $16.9 million, a $7.4 million use of cash in operating activities. Source
  • Debt and derivative liabilities moved: Long-term debt, net, was $78.6 million, up from $77.4 million. Conversion option derivative liabilities were $7.6 million, down from $12.6 million. Source

Clinical model and provider portal

  • CMS model produced Medicare savings: The company said it saved about $2 million in Medicare spending under the CMS Enhancing Oncology Model in period 3, up from the prior period, while maintaining quality care. Source
  • Proprietary provider portal in preparation: The company is preparing to launch a proprietary provider portal to strengthen engagement with network providers. Source
  • Portal tied to quality and pathways: Management said the portal underscores its commitment to high quality patient care and supports adherence to clinical pathways. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Provider portal launch this summer: Management said the proprietary provider portal is preparing for launch in the summer of 2026. Source
  • Florida Medicare Advantage start date: The expanded Florida Medicare Advantage contract is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026. Source
  • Second-quarter Adjusted EBITDA range: Management expects second-quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA between $(1) million and $1 million. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Lives under value-based contracts (millions) Source2.0 in Q1 2026; 2.0 in Q1 2025
Specialty Pharmacy Part D fills Sourcerecord; no count given

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management noted uncertainty in reconciling forward Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow to GAAP measures, from items such as capitated lives, direct costs and fair value of liabilities. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it is reaffirming its 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance. Source
  • Not stated: Management said the company is preparing to launch its proprietary provider portal. 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.