PACS Group Q3 revenue beats on higher occupancy rates
Overview
U.S. post-acute care provider's Q3 revenue rose 11.5%, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 increased 37% year-over-year
Company raised full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance
Outlook
PACS raises 2026 adj EBITDA outlook to $685 mln-$695 mln from $640 mln-$660 mln
Company lifts 2026 revenue forecast to $5.95 bln-$6.05 bln from $5.75 bln-$5.85 bln
Company says acquisition pipeline remains robust and it is actively evaluating new transactions
Result Drivers
OCCUPANCY AND SKILLED MIX - Co said higher occupancy rates and improved skilled mix contributed to revenue growth
EXPANSION - Co attributed growth to recent acquisitions in Florida and Texas
OPERATING EXECUTION - CFO said disciplined operating execution helped translate revenue growth into stronger profitability
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Beat | $1.50 bln | $1.46 bln (6 Analysts) |
Q3 Net Income | $60.81 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | $175.70 mln | ||
Q3 Operating Expenses | $1.40 bln | ||
Q3 Operating Income | $99.72 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the healthcare facilities & services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for PACS Group, Inc. is $60.00, about 31.6% above its November 2 closing price of $45.58
The stock recently traded at 17 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago
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