AMN Healthcare Services (NYSE:AMN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsA.J. Rice - Managing Director and Senior Equity ResearchBrian Scott - Chief Financial and Operating OfficerCary Grace - President and CEOConstantine Davides - Managing DirectorRandle Reece - Senior Director of Investor Relations and StrategyTobey Sommer - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsJack Slevin - VP and Equity Research AnalystJeff Silber - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research A ...

AMN Healthcare Services (NYSE:AMN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker7Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the AMN Healthcare fourth quarter 2025 earnings call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there'll be a question-and-answer session. To ask a question during the session, you'll need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third quarter revenue was $634 million, exceeding the high end of guidance by $9 million, but down 8% year-over-year and 4% sequentially [4][13] - Consolidated gross margin for Q3 was 29.1%, a decline of 190 basis points year-over-year and 70 basis points sequentially [13] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $57.5 million, representing 9.1% of revenue, which was 90 basis points above the high end of guidance [4][13] - Net income for Q3 was $29 million, compared to a net loss of $116 million in the prior quarter [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nurse and Allied revenue was $361 million, down 9% year-over-year but exceeding guidance due to higher travel nurse volume and $12 million in labor disruption revenue [14] - Physician and Leadership Solutions segment revenue was $178 million, down 1% year-over-year but up 2% sequentially, with locum tenens revenue growing 3% year-over-year [16] - Technology and Workforce Solutions revenue was $95 million, down 12% year-over-year and 7% sequentially, primarily due to lower VMS revenue and the sale of SmartSquare [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Permanent hiring activity in the healthcare sector fell notably in Q3, indicating a shift towards more flexible workforce strategies [5] - The spread between travel nurse bill rates and fully loaded permanent nurse compensation is at a historical low, which may influence future hiring strategies [5] - Demand for travel nurses has increased by approximately 50% since mid-May, although it remains slightly below year-over-year levels [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to gain market share by enhancing technology, processes, and customer focus, with a strong emphasis on total talent solutions [11][41] - The strategy includes expanding service lines and improving fill rates, particularly in vendor-neutral programs [11][12] - The company expects to see more favorable revenue mix and growth in higher-margin businesses, particularly in international staffing [37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while the market remains competitive, there is rationality among competitors, and the focus is shifting towards total talent solutions [41] - The company anticipates modest year-over-year growth in nurse and allied revenue for Q4, with expectations for improved gross margins in 2026 [10][20] - Management expressed confidence in the recovery of demand and the ability to fill orders effectively, particularly as clients recognize the affordability of contingent labor [45][49] Other Important Information - The company completed a debt refinancing transaction, improving its financial position and extending the earliest debt expiration to 2029 [10][20] - Cash and equivalents as of September 30 were $53 million, with total debt at $850 million and a net leverage ratio of 3.3 times [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you help us understand the drivers of gross margin guidance? - Management explained that the gross margin in Q3 was positively impacted by labor disruption, and the expected decline in Q4 is due to a mix of lower-margin revenue from certain segments [24][26] Question: What is the underlying performance of the business excluding labor disruption? - Management indicated that excluding labor disruption, the EBITDA margin would be in the mid-sixes range, reflecting the impact of the labor disruption event on overall performance [28] Question: Are the recent increases in demand due to winter orders or underlying improvements? - Management noted that demand has improved due to both seasonal factors and broader market conditions, with a significant recovery since mid-May [31] Question: How do you view the competitive landscape currently? - Management stated that while competition remains, it is rational, and there is a growing preference for total talent solutions among clients [41] Question: What are the expectations for clinician supply and demand? - Management reported a healthy supply of clinicians overall, with specific challenges in locums, and emphasized the importance of pricing orders correctly to fill them [56][58] Question: How is the company leveraging MSP relationships for locums? - Management highlighted intentional moves to support locums MSPs and noted significant improvements in fill rates for these clients [76][78]