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U S Physical Therapy Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Hospital affiliation integration milestone achieved: Completed integration of 31 existing clinics into two hospital partnerships in Q2 2026. NYU Langone partnership (Metro subsidiary) integrating 60 clinics and Gulf Coast partnership integrating 10 clinics. 39 clinics remain to integrate in Q3. Source
  • EBITDA improvement expected in back half: Hospital integration combined with front desk virtualization, cash-based program expansion, and remote therapeutic monitoring expected to accelerate year-over-year adjusted EBITDA improvement in H2 2026 and propel momentum into 2027. Source
  • Total net revenue grew 8.5 percent: Total net revenue increased to $214.1 million in Q2 2026 from $197.3 million in Q2 2025, representing 8.5% growth, with year-to-date revenue at $412.3 million, up 8.2%. Source
  • Physical therapy revenue increased 8.4 percent: Physical therapy net revenue grew to $182.4 million in Q2 2026 from $168.3 million in Q2 2025. Mature clinic revenue, excluding new locations and management contracts, grew 3.5% in Q2 and 3.1% year-to-date. Source
  • Patient visits increased 6.6 percent: Patient visits totaled 1,661,694 in Q2 2026, up 6.6% from 1,558,756 in Q2 2025. Year-to-date patient visits reached 3,204,838, up 6.7%. Average daily visits per clinic increased to 33.5 from 32.7. Source
  • Three acquisitions announced in 2026: Company announced three acquisitions in 2026 with cumulative purchase price of $37.6 million and approximately $27.0 million in cumulative annualized revenue. Includes 12-clinic PT practice, 8-clinic PT practice, and IIP business. Source
  • New $450M credit facility supports growth: Company closed $450 million five-year credit facility on April 14, 2026, including $175 million term loan and $275 million revolver with maturity April 14, 2031. Increases prior $325 million facility expiring June 2027. Source

“I want to thank our partners, clinical and support staff for their ongoing work, with special callout to those working directly on our hospital initiative. Their work is building momentum for 2027 with an expanding pipeline of opportunities around the country.”

Chris Reading, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA, full year Sourcefull year 2026$102.0 million to $106.0 millionKept
Hospital-affiliated clinic integration SourceQ3 202639 remaining clinicsKept
Metro annualized EBITDA contributionupon full integrationat least $6 million to USPH (50% ownership of $12 million to Metro)
Second hospital partnership EBITDAupon full integrationat least $1.3 million to USPH (65% ownership of $2 million to partner)
Quarterly dividend per share SourceQ3 2026$0.46Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance reaffirmed at $102.0 million to $106.0 million, keeping Q1 guidance intact. Source
  • New: Acquired 67% equity interest in 12-clinic physical therapy practice on July 1, 2026 for $16.4 million; generates $12 million annual revenue and 112,000 annual visits. Source
  • New: Achieved milestone of completing integration of 31 existing clinics into hospital affiliations in Q2 2026, with 39 remaining clinics to integrate in Q3. Source

Hospital affiliations drive strategic progress

  • Hospital affiliation integration milestone achieved: Completed integration of 31 existing clinics into two hospital partnerships in Q2 2026. NYU Langone partnership (Metro subsidiary) integrating 60 clinics and Gulf Coast partnership integrating 10 clinics. 39 clinics remain to integrate in Q3. Source
  • EBITDA improvement expected in back half: Hospital integration combined with front desk virtualization, cash-based program expansion, and remote therapeutic monitoring expected to accelerate year-over-year adjusted EBITDA improvement in H2 2026 and propel momentum into 2027. Source
  • Annualized EBITDA contribution from Metro partnership: Full integration of 60 Metro clinics expected to generate at least $12 million annualized EBITDA contribution to Metro, with at least $6 million impact to USPH reflecting 50% ownership interest in partnership.

Revenue growth across all segments

  • Total net revenue grew 8.5 percent: Total net revenue increased to $214.1 million in Q2 2026 from $197.3 million in Q2 2025, representing 8.5% growth, with year-to-date revenue at $412.3 million, up 8.2%. Source
  • Physical therapy revenue increased 8.4 percent: Physical therapy net revenue grew to $182.4 million in Q2 2026 from $168.3 million in Q2 2025. Mature clinic revenue, excluding new locations and management contracts, grew 3.5% in Q2 and 3.1% year-to-date. Source
  • Patient visits increased 6.6 percent: Patient visits totaled 1,661,694 in Q2 2026, up 6.6% from 1,558,756 in Q2 2025. Year-to-date patient visits reached 3,204,838, up 6.7%. Average daily visits per clinic increased to 33.5 from 32.7. Source
  • Revenue per visit increased to $107.59: Physical therapy net revenue per patient visit increased $2.26 to $107.59 in Q2 2026 compared to $105.33 in Q2 2025, reflecting rate improvements and patient mix. Source

Industrial injury prevention segment performance

  • IIP revenue grew 9.1 percent in Q2: IIP segment revenue increased to $31.7 million in Q2 2026 from $29.1 million in Q2 2025, representing 9.1% growth. Excluding the January 31, 2026 acquisition, organic IIP revenue growth was 3.6%. Source
  • IIP margin remained steady at 20.4 percent: IIP gross profit margin was 20.4% in Q2 2026, slightly up from 20.3% in Q2 2025. Year-to-date IIP margin improved to 20.4% from 19.5% in prior year. Source

Margins and profitability challenges

  • Corporate expense as percentage of revenue unchanged: Corporate office costs were 8.9% of total revenue in Q2 2026, unchanged from Q2 2025. Adjusted corporate expense was 8.4% in Q2 2026, down from 8.7% in prior year. Source

Acquisitions and portfolio expansion

  • Three acquisitions announced in 2026: Company announced three acquisitions in 2026 with cumulative purchase price of $37.6 million and approximately $27.0 million in cumulative annualized revenue. Includes 12-clinic PT practice, 8-clinic PT practice, and IIP business. Source
  • Clinic portfolio activity in Q2: Company added 4 clinics and closed 4 clinics during Q2 2026, resulting in clinic count of 781 as of June 30, 2026, down slightly from 783 at end of Q1. Source

Capital structure and financing capacity

  • New $450M credit facility supports growth: Company closed $450 million five-year credit facility on April 14, 2026, including $175 million term loan and $275 million revolver with maturity April 14, 2031. Increases prior $325 million facility expiring June 2027. Source
  • Borrowings increased to fund investments: Borrowings under credit facility increased to $221.0 million at June 30, 2026 from $161.8 million at December 31, 2025, reflecting debt financing of acquisitions and hospital affiliation integration. Source
  • Cash decreased to fund growth initiatives: Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $24.9 million at June 30, 2026 from $35.6 million at December 31, 2025, as cash was deployed for acquisitions and investments offset by operating cash generation. Source

Dividends and share repurchases

  • Quarterly dividend increased to $0.46: Board declared quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share for Q3 2026, payable September 11, 2026 to shareholders of record August 21, 2026, representing continued commitment to shareholder returns. Source
  • Share repurchase activity in Q2: Repurchased 306,256 shares in Q2 2026 for $19.2 million at average price of $62.80 per share. Year-to-date repurchases total 387,578 shares for $24.8 million at average price of $63.99 under $25 million authorization. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Hospital affiliation integration completion expected: Management expects 39 remaining hospital-affiliated clinics to complete integration by end of Q3 2026, with full integration of 70 clinics across NYU Langone and Gulf Coast partnerships concluded. Source
  • EBITDA improvement to accelerate in back half: Management expects to accelerate year-over-year adjusted EBITDA improvement in back half of 2026 through hospital integration completion, front desk virtualization, and cash-based program expansion. Source
  • Hospital partnerships to drive 2027 momentum: Management expects hospital affiliation integrations to build momentum for 2027 with expanding pipeline of partnership opportunities across the country. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Patient visits Q2 2026 Source1,661,694 (6.6% increase)
Average daily visits per clinic Q2 2026 Source33.5 (2.4% increase)
Mature clinic revenue growth Source3.5% (Q2), 3.1% (YTD)

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Company reported 31 of 70 clinics completed integration in Q2 2026 with 39 remaining on schedule for Q3 completion as previously guided. Source
  • On track: Management reaffirmed full year adjusted EBITDA guidance with no change from Q1, maintaining $102.0-106.0M range. Source
  • On track: Integration of 60 Metro clinics progressing with 31 completed in Q2 and 29 remaining for Q3, putting partnership on track to achieve projected EBITDA contribution.

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