Healthcare Services (HCSG)
NASDAQ:HCSG
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 29, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.24Last Year’s EPS
0.21Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reported solid operating and financial results: revenue growth, better-than-target cost of services (83.6% vs 86% target), improved margins driven by workers' comp, liability and lower bad debt, strong liquidity (cash $214.6M and an undrawn $300M revolver extended to 2031), and an active $75M share-repurchase program. Management emphasized robust pipeline and durable industry tailwinds while noting that some cost benefits were lumpy and cash flow was impacted by a large payroll accrual adjustment. Growth execution is dependent on timing of client start dates and continued development of management candidates. Overall the positives (steady revenue growth, margin outperformance, disciplined capital returns and strong liquidity) outweigh the cautions about repeatability and timing sensitivity.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth
Total revenue of $462.8 million, a 3.4% year-over-year increase; Q2 revenue outlook of $465M–$475M and full-year target of mid-single-digit revenue growth.
Strong Margins and Cost Performance
Cost of services improved to 83.6% of revenue versus the company's 86% target (≈2 percentage points better); segment margins: Environmental Services revenue $208.3M with 12.1% margin and Dietary revenue $254.5M with 9.0% margin.
Profitability Metrics
Net income $26.1 million and diluted EPS $0.37; adjusted EBITDA nearly $39 million for the quarter; effective tax rate of 24.6% (guidance ~25%).
Working Capital, Cash and Liquidity
Operating cash flow reported at $43.7M (adjusted to $23.4M after a $20.3M payroll accrual change); cash and marketable securities of $214.6M; $300M revolving credit facility undrawn and extended to 2031 with improved SOFR-based pricing and covenant flexibility.
Capital Allocation and Share Repurchases
Returned $24M of capital via share repurchases in Q1; announced plan to repurchase $75M over 12 months ($15.3M of repurchases executed under the new program in Q1); 9.2M shares remain available under authorization; disciplined allocation across organic growth, M&A and buybacks.
Operational Execution & Client Metrics
New client wins and high retention rates drove top-line growth; improved service execution, regulatory compliance and budget discipline cited as drivers of margin performance; pipeline described as robust across segments (including campus).
Cost Savings Drivers
Workers' compensation and general liability efficiencies contributed about $4.7M (roughly 1 percentage point of the COGS improvement) and bad debt was $3.8M (<1% of revenue, down from 2%+ previously), both helping margins this quarter.
HCSG Earnings History
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HCSG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22, 2026 | $19.35 | $22.89 | +18.29% |
Feb 11, 2026 | $19.24 | $22.28 | +15.80% |
Oct 22, 2025 | $16.57 | $18.85 | +13.76% |
Jul 23, 2025 | $13.05 | $14.63 | +12.11% |
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FAQ
When does Healthcare Services (HCSG) report earnings?
Healthcare Services (HCSG) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 29, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Healthcare Services (HCSG) earnings time?
Healthcare Services (HCSG) earnings time is at Jul 29, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is HCSG EPS forecast?
HCSG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.24.
