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Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)
NYSE:OSCR
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Oscar Health (OSCR) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 06, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.33
Last Year’s EPS
-0.89
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 10 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated robust top-line growth, record membership, strong profitability and a healthy balance sheet, with management highlighting AI/product initiatives and new distribution channels (Lucie, ICHRA X). Primary near-term concerns center on elevated early-year risk adjustment, seasonally low claims that affect RA and revenue timing, some prior-period reserve variability, and expected churn normalization. Management expressed confidence—reaffirming full-year guidance—and emphasized improving visibility after Q2 claims and Wakely reports.
Company Guidance
Oscar reaffirmed full‑year 2026 guidance calling for total revenues of $18.7–$19.0 billion, an MLR of 82.4%–83.4% (lowest in Q1, highest in Q4), an SG&A ratio of 15.8%–16.3%, and earnings from operations of $250–$450 million (with adjusted EBITDA expected to be roughly $115 million higher). That outlook is supported by strong Q1 results: revenue $4.6 billion (+53% YoY), Q1 MLR 70.5% (improved 490 bps YoY), SG&A 15.2% (record low), earnings from operations $704 million, operating margin 15.2%, adjusted EBITDA $727 million, net income ~$679 million ($2.07/diluted share), and record membership of 3.2 million (+56% YoY; ~3.0 million paid as of April 1). The company also highlighted a strong balance sheet — ~$8.1 billion of cash and investments (including $279 million at the parent) and ~$1.7 billion of insurance subsidiary capital and surplus (including ~$809 million excess) — expects risk adjustment to normalize to ~20% of direct premiums in 2026 (Q1 ran around 24%), and anticipates gradual churn back toward pre‑ARPA levels.
Strong Revenue Growth
Total revenue of $4.6 billion in Q1 2026, an increase of 53% year-over-year driven by higher membership and rate increases.
Record Membership Expansion
Ended Q1 with ~3.2 million members, a 56% year-over-year increase; started Q2 with ~3.0 million paid members, driven by above-market growth during open enrollment and solid retention.
Significant Profitability Improvements
Earnings from operations of $704 million in Q1 (nearly 2.5x year-over-year improvement, +$407 million), net income of ~$679 million ($2.07 per diluted share), the highest in company history (+$404 million YoY), and adjusted EBITDA of $727 million (+$398 million YoY).
Improved Loss Ratios and Margins
Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) improved 490 basis points year-over-year to 70.5% in Q1; operating margin of 15.2% (+540 basis points YoY).
Lower SG&A and Operating Leverage
SG&A expense ratio improved by 60 basis points year-over-year to 15.2% in Q1 (lowest in company history); SG&A dollars grew 46% YoY, showing fixed-cost leverage against revenue growth.
Strong Capital and Cash Position
Cash and investments of approximately $8.1 billion (including $279 million at the parent); insurance subsidiaries had ~$1.7 billion of capital and surplus, including $809 million of excess capital.
Product, Technology and Distribution Momentum
Launched transparency tools (real-time drug pricing), scaled AI/bilingual voice agents, launched ICHRA X data exchange and the Lucie Health Marketplace (carrier-agnostic shopping platform); management expects modest 2026 contribution and meaningful long-term opportunity.
Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance
Company reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance: total revenues $18.7B–$19.0B; full-year MLR guidance 82.4%–83.4%; SG&A ratio guidance 15.8%–16.3%; earnings from operations $250M–$450M (with adjusted EBITDA expected ~ $115M higher).

Oscar Health (OSCR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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OSCR Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 06, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.33 / -
-0.89
May 06, 2026
2026 (Q1)
1.11 / 2.07
0.92125.00% (+1.15)
Feb 10, 2026
2025 (Q4)
-0.90 / -1.24
-0.62-100.00% (-0.62)
Nov 06, 2025
2025 (Q3)
-0.54 / -0.53
-0.22-140.91% (-0.31)
Aug 06, 2025
2025 (Q2)
-0.81 / -0.89
0.2-545.00% (-1.09)
May 07, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.79 / 0.92
0.6248.39% (+0.30)
Feb 04, 2025
2024 (Q4)
-0.59 / -0.62
-0.666.06% (+0.04)
Nov 07, 2024
2024 (Q3)
-0.17 / -0.22
-0.2924.14% (+0.07)
Aug 07, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.16 / 0.20
-0.07385.71% (+0.27)
May 07, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.27 / 0.62
-0.18444.44% (+0.80)
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OSCR Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 06, 2026
$17.94$19.84+10.59%
Feb 10, 2026
$12.66$12.88+1.74%
Nov 06, 2025
$17.03$16.56-2.76%
Aug 06, 2025
$13.82$14.34+3.76%
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