| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.6K | 7.0% |
| Total Income | 1.6K | 7.0% |
| Expenditure | 1.5K | 7.3% |
| PBT | 74.59 | 0.5% |
| Net Profit | 39.85 | 3.7% |
| OPM | — | |
| NPM | 2.49% | 0.28pp |
| EPS | 0.28 | 6.7% |
Ardent Health Reports Q1 2026 Results: Revenue $1.60 Billion, Up 7.0% Y/Y
06 May 2026 · 6 May, 1:52 am
Summary
Ardent Health reported a 7.0% increase in total revenue, reaching $1.60 billion for the first quarter of 2026. Net income attributable to Ardent Health was $40 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA saw a significant increase of 26.3%, amounting to $124 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance, projecting total revenue between $6,400 and $6,700 million.
Key Highlights
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Ardent Health's total revenue grew by 7.0% year-over-year to $1.60 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
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Net income attributable to Ardent Health was $40 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for Q1 2026.
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Adjusted EBITDA increased by 26.3% year-over-year to $124 million in the first quarter.
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Adjusted admissions increased by 2.0% year-over-year.
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The company reaffirms its full-year 2026 financial guidance, with total revenue expected to be between $6,400 and $6,700 million.
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Total surgeries increased by 1.2% year-over-year for the first quarter of 2026.
Management Comments
Marty Bonick
"I'm pleased with our strong first quarter financial and operating results, underscored by adjusted EBITDA growth of 26% and an adjusted admissions increase of 2.0%," stated Marty Bonick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ardent Health. "While seasonal volumes were impacted by transient factors – including severe weather in multiple markets and a lighter respiratory season – we delivered solid operating performance, driven by disciplined execution, effective cost management and the ability to respond decisively in a dynamic environment.” "Execution against our IMPACT program continued to deliver tangible results in the first quarter, and we remain on track to generate $55 million of savings this year,” said Bonick. “For a second consecutive quarter, we achieved significant SWB expense improvement, particularly in contract labor, while payor denial trends remained stable and professional fee expenses developed as expected." "Today, we are reaffirming 2026 guidance," continued Bonick. “We are pleased with our strong start to the year, but remain vigilant as the Exchange market dynamics continue to evolve."
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