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Enhabit Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary7 May, 2026
Executive summary
Net service revenue rose 1.9% year-over-year to $264.8 million for Q1 2026, driven by 6.2% growth in Hospice and 0.6% in Home Health.
Net income attributable to shareholders increased 7.9% to $19.2 million, with EPS at $0.37 (basic) and $0.36 (diluted).
A merger agreement was signed in February 2026; closing is expected in Q2 2026, after which shares will be delisted.
No branch closures occurred in Q1 2026, and none are anticipated for the remainder of the year.
Financial highlights
Gross margin was $130.6 million, up 0.7% year-over-year.
General and administrative expenses fell 10.0% to $96.7 million, aided by a $17.7 million litigation settlement gain.
Adjusted EBITDA was $24.4 million, down from $26.6 million in Q1 2025.
Operating income increased 84.3% to $29.3 million, reflecting lower G&A expenses.
Effective tax rate dropped to 13.5% from 28.7% due to changes in valuation allowance.
Outlook and guidance
The proposed 2027 Hospice Rule would increase payments by 2.4% starting October 2026, expected to benefit revenue.
Management expects continued compliance with debt covenants but notes ongoing monitoring is required.
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- Kinderhook Industries to acquire Enhabit; shareholders to receive $13.80 per share upon closing.EHABProxy Filing
- Q3 2025 delivered higher revenue, record hospice growth, and improved leverage and profitability.EHABQ3 2025
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Enhabit Inc. is a healthcare services company specializing in home health and hospice care. The company provides personalized medical and non-medical services to patients in their homes, focusing on post-acute care, rehabilitation, and end-of-life support. Enhabit serves patients, families, and healthcare providers, aiming to improve health outcomes and quality of life. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.