The earnings call highlighted Evolent's strong market position and record business signings, but was overshadowed by significant challenges related to increased medical costs, earnings shortfall, and the need for additional rate negotiations. Despite long-term growth expectations, the immediate financial performance and operational hurdles present a cautious outlook.
Company Guidance
During the third quarter 2024 earnings call, Evolent Health provided a revised outlook, noting a shortfall in adjusted EBITDA, now expected to be between $160 million and $175 million for the year, due to unforeseen increases in medical expenses. These expenses, particularly in the Specialty Performance Suite, were approximately $42 million higher than forecasted, affecting the quarter's adjusted EBITDA, which stood at $31.8 million. The company faces challenges from a rapid increase in oncology costs, with $24 million in higher net expenses related to prior periods and an $18 million increase due to recent cost accelerations. Evolent is responding with several measures, including seeking an additional $100 million in annualized rate increases by January 2025, auditing new data for accuracy, and potentially shifting underperforming markets to a fee-based model. Despite these setbacks, Evolent remains optimistic about its long-term growth prospects, reaffirming a goal of 20% average annual adjusted EBITDA growth and 15% plus revenue growth.
Record New Business Signings
Evolent announced 6 new revenue agreements in Q3 2024, the highest quarterly number in the company's history, bringing the total for the year to 17.
Strong Market Position
Evolent's market position remains strong with high demand for its solutions, evidenced by new agreements with major national payers and expansions with existing clients.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
Evolent remains well-capitalized with strong cash flow generation, reporting $18.7 million in cash from operations for Q3 2024.
Long-term Growth Expectations
Evolent reaffirmed its long-term expectations of growing annual adjusted EBITDA by at least 20% on average and revenue growth of 15% plus.
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Evolent Health (EVH) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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EVH Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 07, 2024
$24.57
$13.36
-45.62%
Aug 08, 2024
$20.87
$26.40
+26.50%
May 09, 2024
$26.96
$24.46
-9.27%
Feb 22, 2024
$29.77
$34.07
+14.44%
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FAQ
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Evolent Health (EVH) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 19, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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