Concentra Group Holdings Parent (NYSE:CON) has reported financial results for the third quarter of 2025 that surpassed analyst expectations, prompting a positive response in after-hours trading. The nation's largest provider of occupational health services demonstrated robust growth, driven by increases in both patient volume and pricing, alongside the continued execution of its expansion strategy.
Earnings and Revenue Performance Versus Estimates
The company's top and bottom-line results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, came in ahead of Wall Street forecasts. The performance was fueled by a combination of a significant increase in daily patient visits and higher revenue generated per visit.
- Revenue: Reported $572.8 million, exceeding the analyst estimate of approximately $568.4 million.
- Adjusted EPS: Achieved $0.39 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.3795 per share.
This quarterly beat contributed to a strong nine-month performance, with year-to-date revenue reaching $1.62 billion, a 13.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Market Reaction
Following the earnings announcement, the market reacted favorably. CON shares were up approximately 3.15% in after-market trading. This positive movement suggests investor approval of the earnings beat and the company's raised guidance for the full year. The uptick contrasts with the stock's performance over the past month, which had seen a decline of over 10%.
Raised Full-Year 2025 Outlook
In a confident move, Concentra's management raised its financial guidance for the full year 2025. The updated outlook now exceeds the current analyst consensus for sales, indicating strong operational momentum heading into the final quarter.
- Company's Raised 2025 Guidance:
- Revenue: $2.145 billion to $2.160 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA: $425 million to $430 million
- Analyst Estimates for 2025:
- Sales: Approximately $2.169 billion
While the company's revenue guidance range sits slightly below the analyst sales estimate, the upward revision from its previous targets signals management's confidence. For the upcoming fourth quarter, analysts are estimating sales of approximately $538.9 million.
Third Quarter Operational Highlights
The press release detailed several key metrics that underscore the company's growth trajectory, both organically and through acquisitions.
- Financial Growth:
- Revenue increased 17.0% year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 17.1% to $118.9 million.
- Net income rose 8.9% to $49.8 million.
- Operational Expansion:
- Patient visits per day increased 9.2%.
- Revenue per visit grew 4.2% to $147.31.
- Total occupational health centers expanded to 628 from 549 a year ago.
- Onsite health clinics more than doubled to 413, up from 156.
- Capital Allocation:
- The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share.
- A new share repurchase program of up to $100 million was authorized.
- Balance Sheet: The company ended the quarter with a net leverage ratio of 3.6x, down from the prior period, and is targeting a ratio below 3.0x by the end of 2026.
For investors seeking a more detailed breakdown of future earnings estimates and historical performance, further information is available on the company's earnings and estimates page.
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