The chart below shows how CRVL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CRVL sees a -10.29% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -7.77% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +4.24%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
December Revenue Increase: Revenues for the December quarter were $228,000,000, a 13% increase over the previous year.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.46, a 39% increase from $0.33 per share in the same quarter of the prior year.
Patient Management Revenue Growth: Revenue for patient management services was $146,000,000, reflecting an annual increase of 11%.
Wholesale Network Solutions Revenue: Revenue for network solutions sold in the wholesale market was $82,000,000, up 16% from the same quarter of the prior year, with gross profit in this segment increasing by 33%.
Share Repurchase Activity: During the quarter, the company repurchased 85,710 shares at a total cost of $9,600,000, contributing to a total repurchase of 69% of the total shares outstanding.
Negative
Quarterly Revenue Increase: Revenues for the December quarter were $228,000,000, which is a 13% increase over the previous year, but the overall growth rate indicates a slowing trend compared to previous quarters.
Earnings Growth Deceleration: Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.46, a 39% increase from $0.33 in the same quarter last year, but the growth rate is lower than the previous year's 50% increase, suggesting potential deceleration in profitability growth.
Patient Management Revenue Growth: The revenue for patient management services was $146,000,000, an annual increase of only 11%, indicating a decline in growth momentum compared to previous periods.
Revenue vs. Cost Challenges: Despite a gross profit increase of 15%, the overall revenue growth in network solutions was only 16%, which may not be sufficient to offset rising operational costs and inflationary pressures in the market.
Share Buyback Concerns: The company repurchased 85,710 shares at a total cost of $9,600,000, but this aggressive share buyback strategy raises concerns about the sustainability of cash flow amidst potential economic downturns.
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