LifeStance Health (US:LFST)2025-11-06 21:29Revenue and Income - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $363.8 million, representing a 16% increase compared to $312.7 million in the same period of 2024[104] - The company reported a net income of $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $6.0 million in the same period of 2024[104] - The company’s revenue growth for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was 13%, compared to 19% for the same period in 2024[104] - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased by $116.6 million, or 13%, to $1,042.1 million from $925.5 million in the same period in 2024[117] Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $108.9 million, compared to $87.0 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a growth of 25%[104] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $40.2 million, compared to $30.7 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a 31% increase[111] Patient Visits and Clinician Employment - The number of clinicians employed as of September 30, 2025, was 7,996, contributing to the company's capacity to treat patients[90] - The company facilitated 2.3 million visits in the three months ended September 30, 2025, and 6.6 million visits in the nine months ended September 30, 2025[93] - Patient service revenue rose by $51.7 million, primarily due to a net increase of 764 clinicians and a 17% increase in patient visits[116] Center Costs and Expenses - Center costs, excluding depreciation and amortization, increased by $34.9 million, or 16%, to $247.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, driven by a $33.5 million increase in center-based compensation[120] - Center costs, excluding depreciation and amortization, increased by $74.8 million, or 12%, to $707.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025[121] - General and administrative expenses increased by $10.3 million, or 12%, to $95.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $85.3 million for the same period in 2024[123] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, general and administrative expenses rose by $18.0 million, or 7%, to $287.4 million from $269.4 million in 2024[124] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $203.9 million as of September 30, 2025, from $154.6 million as of December 31, 2024[132] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $88.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $44.9 million in 2024[139] - Cash flows used in investing activities amounted to $25.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, up from $15.3 million in 2024[140] - The company believes existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund operating and capital needs for at least the next 12 months[133] Future Growth and Strategy - The company aims to expand its clinician base and has developed a national recruiting model to support this growth[92] - The company plans to open new centers to increase capacity and address patient needs in existing and new markets[100] - The company anticipates continued revenue growth driven by in-house clinician recruiting and new center strategies, as well as increased patient visits through virtual sessions[119] - The company expects general and administrative expenses to continue increasing due to planned investments for growth[125] - The company expects center costs to continue increasing in the short- to medium-term as it invests strategically to expand its business[122] Interest and Depreciation - Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $1.5 million to $13.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $15.1 million in 2024[126] - Interest expense, net decreased by $2.6 million to $2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $5.4 million in 2024[128]