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Trupanion, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 11% to $392.9M: Revenue was $392.9 million against $353.6 million a year earlier. Six-month revenue was $777.0 million, up 12% from $695.5 million. Source
  • Net income below prior-year level: Net income was $6.8 million, or $0.16 diluted, against $9.4 million, or $0.22, a year earlier. Six-month net income was $11.7 million, or $0.27 diluted. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $19.8M: Adjusted EBITDA was $19.8 million against $16.6 million a year earlier. Six-month adjusted EBITDA was $37.1 million, compared with $28.8 million in the first six months of 2025. Source
  • Subscription revenue up 14%: Subscription revenue was $276.7 million, and subscription adjusted operating income was $41.4 million, or 15.0% of subscription revenue, against 13.8% a year earlier. Source
  • Total business margin reached 11.0%: Total business adjusted operating income was $43.3 million, or 11.0% of revenue, against 9.8% a year earlier. Fixed expenses were 5.8% of revenue, against 6.0%. Source
  • Subscription pets up 5%: Subscription enrolled pets reached 1,124,548 at June 30, 2026, up from 1,105,783 at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Free cash flow of $19.2M: Operating cash flow was $21.0 million, and purchases of property, equipment and internal-use software were $1.8 million. Six-month free cash flow was $32.9 million, against $26.1 million. Source

“We continue to execute on the priorities that matter most by growing margin, improving the economics of new enrollments, and investing our capital with discipline,”

Margi Tooth, Chief Executive Officer and President of Trupanion

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Share repurchase SourceAuthorization with no expiration dateup to $100.0 millionNew
Extraordinary dividend from subsidiary SourceApproved July 2026; payment date not stated$44 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: A share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million was authorized by the Board. Source
  • New: A $44 million extraordinary dividend from American Pet Insurance Company was approved by the New York regulator in July 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 11% to $392.9M: Revenue was $392.9 million against $353.6 million a year earlier. Six-month revenue was $777.0 million, up 12% from $695.5 million. Source
  • Operating income rose to $6.4M: Operating income was $6.4 million, against $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. Interest expense fell to $1.8 million from $3.7 million. Source
  • Net income below prior-year level: Net income was $6.8 million, or $0.16 diluted, against $9.4 million, or $0.22, a year earlier. Six-month net income was $11.7 million, or $0.27 diluted. Source
  • Prior-year preferred stock gain: The second quarter of 2025 included a $7.8 million realized gain on a nonmonetary exchange of preferred stock investment, shown as a reconciling item in the cash flow statement. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $19.8M: Adjusted EBITDA was $19.8 million against $16.6 million a year earlier. Six-month adjusted EBITDA was $37.1 million, compared with $28.8 million in the first six months of 2025. Source

Segments: subscription and other business

  • Subscription revenue up 14%: Subscription revenue was $276.7 million, and subscription adjusted operating income was $41.4 million, or 15.0% of subscription revenue, against 13.8% a year earlier. Source
  • Other business revenue edged higher: Other business revenue was $116.2 million, against $111.4 million a year earlier. Its operating loss narrowed to $2.0 million from $2.2 million. Source
  • Other business adjusted income rose: Other business adjusted operating income was $1.9 million, or 1.6% of other business revenue, compared with $1.4 million, or 1.3%, in the second quarter of 2025. Source

“As our business continues to compound, we have more opportunities to allocate capital where we believe it will create lasting shareholder value.”

Margi Tooth, Chief Executive Officer and President of Trupanion

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Veterinary cost ratio fell to 70.2%: Subscription cost of paying veterinary invoices, on a non-GAAP basis, was 70.2% of subscription revenue, against 71.1% a year earlier. Source
  • Acquisition cost rose to 7.8%: Subscription acquisition cost was $21.6 million, or 7.8% of subscription revenue, against $18.3 million, or 7.5%. Average pet acquisition cost was $299, compared with $276. Source
  • Monthly revenue per pet rose: Monthly average revenue per pet was $87.44, up from $79.93 a year earlier and $85.79 in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Total business margin reached 11.0%: Total business adjusted operating income was $43.3 million, or 11.0% of revenue, against 9.8% a year earlier. Fixed expenses were 5.8% of revenue, against 6.0%. Source

Enrollment and retention

  • Subscription pets up 5%: Subscription enrolled pets reached 1,124,548 at June 30, 2026, up from 1,105,783 at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Total enrolled pets down 2%: Total enrolled pets, including the other business, were 1,633,131, against 1,660,455 a year earlier and 1,637,665 at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Monthly retention edged up: Average monthly retention was 98.37%, against 98.29% in the second quarter of 2025 and 98.35% in the first quarter of 2026. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow of $19.2M: Operating cash flow was $21.0 million, and purchases of property, equipment and internal-use software were $1.8 million. Six-month free cash flow was $32.9 million, against $26.1 million. Source
  • Cash and investments reached $398.5M: Cash and short-term investments were $398.5 million, up from $383.7 million at March 31, 2026. Availability under the credit facility was $3.5 million, against $5.0 million. Source
  • Debt repayments continued: Debt repayments were $2.5 million in the second quarter and $5.0 million for six months. Long-term debt was $96.9 million, with $10.0 million classed as current. Source

Share count and stated priorities

  • Weighted basic shares up 2%: Weighted average basic shares were 43,730,573, against 42,872,153 a year earlier. Diluted weighted shares were 43,821,061, against 43,325,704. Source
  • Stated priorities shifted in emphasis: The first-quarter release described investing to broaden the offering, strengthen competitive positioning and expand choice. The second-quarter release names margin and new-enrollment economics.

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Investment income Sourceinterest income of $2,983 thousand in Q2 2026, against $3,105 thousand in Q2 2025

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Share repurchases depend on compliance with the PNC credit facility, available cash, cash flow from operations, stock price and market conditions. The company is not obligated to repurchase. Source

Other quarters

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