Premier (PINC) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Premier, Inc. reported a decline in revenue and earnings for the quarter ended September 2025, indicating potential challenges in financial performance despite some positive surprises against estimates [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue for the quarter was $240 million, down 3.3% year-over-year, but exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $239.23 million by +0.32% [1]. - Earnings per share (EPS) were $0.30, a decrease from $0.34 in the same quarter last year, but surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.28 by +7.14% [1]. - The stock has returned +1.2% over the past month, underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change [3]. Key Metrics Overview - Net Revenue from Supply Chain Services - Software licenses and other services was $19.68 million, slightly below the average estimate of $19.75 million [4]. - Net Revenue from Performance Services was $87.92 million, down 9.1% year-over-year, and below the average estimate of $89.51 million [4]. - Total Net Revenue from Supply Chain Services was $152.09 million, exceeding the average estimate of $149.72 million with a year-over-year change of +0.5% [4]. - Net administrative fees from Supply Chain Services were $132.4 million, slightly above the average estimate of $129.97 million, with a year-over-year change of -0.2% [4]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Performance Services was $10.62 million, below the average estimate of $15.01 million [4]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Supply Chain Services was $76.17 million, exceeding the average estimate of $72.28 million [4].