Pennant Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Core Insights - The Pennant Group, Inc. reported strong financial results for the year 2025, with significant increases in revenue, net income, and adjusted earnings per share, indicating robust growth in its home health, hospice, and senior living services [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2025 was $947.7 million, a 36.3% increase from the previous year, with fourth-quarter revenue reaching $289.3 million, up 53.2% year-over-year [2][22]. - Net income for the full year was $29.6 million, a 31.1% increase, while fourth-quarter net income was $8.6 million, up 50.0% compared to the prior year quarter [2][3]. - Adjusted net income for 2025 was $41.6 million, reflecting a 38.9% increase, with fourth-quarter adjusted net income at $12.2 million, up 43.1% year-over-year [2][32]. Segment Performance - Home Health and Hospice Services segment revenue for 2025 was $732.7 million, a 41.0% increase, with fourth-quarter revenue at $233.3 million, up 64.3% [2][22]. - Senior Living Services segment revenue for 2025 was $215.0 million, a 22.3% increase, with fourth-quarter revenue at $56.1 million, up 19.6% [2][27]. Operational Metrics - Total home health admissions for 2025 were 86,076, a 44.1% increase, with fourth-quarter admissions at 28,941, up 81.3% [2][24]. - Hospice average daily census for 2025 was 4,204, a 28.6% increase, with fourth-quarter census at 5,060, up 46.9% [2][27]. - Senior living average occupancy for the fourth quarter was 80.6%, an increase of 200 basis points year-over-year, with average monthly revenue per occupied room at $5,238, up 5.6% [2][27]. Guidance for 2026 - The company anticipates total revenue for 2026 to be between $1,133.6 million and $1,171.8 million, with adjusted earnings per diluted share expected to be between $1.26 and $1.36 [5][6]. - Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is projected to be between $88.5 million and $94.1 million [5][6]. Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted 2025 as a year of record-breaking performance and strategic growth, emphasizing the importance of operational excellence and successful integration of new operations [4][6]. - The COO noted the focus on maintaining momentum and delivering strong results across all key growth metrics, indicating confidence in continued success in 2026 [4][6].