Quarterly ResultApr 30, 2026, 04:37 PM
EHC Q1 Revenue +9% to $1.59B; Adj. EPS $1.60; Raises FY26 Guidance
AI Summary
Encompass Health Corp reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net operating revenue increasing 9.0% to $1,586.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA growing 11.2% to $348.8 million. Adjusted earnings per share rose 16.8% to $1.60. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance for net operating revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS, reflecting continued capacity expansion and positive operational performance.
Key Highlights
- Q1 Net operating revenue increased 9.0% to $1,586.6 million.
- Q1 Adjusted EBITDA grew 11.2% to $348.8 million.
- Q1 Adjusted earnings per share rose 16.8% to $1.60.
- Full-year 2026 Net operating revenue guidance raised to $6,375M-$6,470M.
- Full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance raised to $5.89-$6.11.
- Opened a new 49-bed hospital and added 44 beds to existing facilities.
- Repurchased 707,965 shares for $71.6 million in Q1.
- Adjusted free cash flow decreased 12.9% to $193.8 million.