Option Care Health, Inc. (OPCH) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Overview

The earnings call summary reflects mixed signals: strong financial metrics with a positive outlook on growth and strategic investments, yet management's vague responses and lack of 2026 guidance raise concerns. The Q&A highlighted uncertainties around Stelara's impact and G&A expenses, balancing the positive aspects of payer programs and M&A strategies. The market cap suggests a moderate reaction, leading to a neutral prediction.

Key Financial Performance

Revenue Growth Revenue growth of 12% year-over-year. Acute therapy growth was in the mid-teens, and chronic therapies grew in the low double digits. Growth in the chronic portfolio was negatively impacted by 380 basis points due to the adoption of Stelara biosimilars, which carry a lower reference price and reimbursement.

Gross Profit Gross profit of $273 million grew 6.3% year-over-year. This reflects the benefit from therapy mix with outsized acute and core chronic therapies growth. However, gross margin rate was negatively impacted by the shifting Stelara dynamics and lower margin, limited distribution, and rare and orphan therapies.

Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA of $119.5 million grew 3.4% year-over-year. The growth was supported by top-line performance and spend management, partially offset by year-over-year headwinds such as Stelara dynamics and lower-margin therapies. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.3%.

Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) Adjusted EPS of $0.45 grew 9.8% year-over-year, benefiting from share repurchases and a lower tax rate compared to the previous year.

Cash Flow from Operations Year-to-date cash flow from operations was $223 million. This reflects strong cash generation and operational efficiency.

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Leverage Net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage stands at 1.9x at the end of the third quarter, reflecting reduced borrowing costs and extended maturity from refinancing the term loan.

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Operating Highlights

New therapies and enhanced services: Added new therapies and enhanced services to the platform, focusing on clinical programs and data service expansion.

Partnership with pharma manufacturers: Developed programmatic support for unique patient cohorts, leveraging clinical capabilities, nursing network, payer access, and national pharmacy infrastructure.

Advanced practitioner model: Expanded advanced practitioner model to enhance clinical competencies and serve higher acuity patients.

Market trends: Benefiting from the shift of care to home and ambulatory settings, providing cost-effective and patient-preferred care.

Competitive landscape: Capitalized on changes in the competitive landscape to grow above assumed industry growth rates.

Infusion suite platform: Investments in infusion suite platform to expand market reach and access to new patient cohorts.

Revenue growth: Achieved 12% revenue growth year-over-year, with mid-teens growth in acute therapies and low double-digit growth in chronic therapies.

Nursing visits: Conducted over 175,000 nursing visits, with 34% in infusion suites, and 55,000 visits by Naven Health.

Technology and analytics: Launched 3 new enhanced applications to improve patient onboarding, staffing utilization, and delivery efficiencies.

Capital allocation: Refinanced term loan, reduced borrowing costs, and added $50 million in liquidity.

M&A activities: Integrated Intramed Plus acquisition successfully and actively assessing strategic tuck-ins and near adjacency opportunities.

Share repurchases: Repurchased over $62 million in shares during the quarter.

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Risk or Challenges

Regulatory and Policy Changes: Potential tariffs, most favored nation pricing, and similar policy changes could impact financial performance, though the company currently expects no material impact in 2025.

Competitive Landscape: The company faces challenges from shifting competitive dynamics, requiring it to adapt and maintain its market position.

Chronic Portfolio Growth: Growth in the chronic portfolio was negatively impacted by 380 basis points due to the adoption of Stelara biosimilars, which have a lower reference price and reimbursement.

Gross Margin Pressure: Gross margin was negatively impacted by the shifting Stelara dynamics and lower-margin limited distribution and rare and orphan therapies.

Operational Efficiency: The company is investing in technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency, but these initiatives may take time to yield significant results.

Integration of Acquisitions: The integration of acquisitions like Intramed Plus requires resources and focus, which could pose challenges if not managed effectively.

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Guidance & Outlook

Revenue Expectations: The company has raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $5.6 billion to $5.65 billion, reflecting confidence in its platform and execution.

Adjusted EBITDA: The adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025 has been increased to $468 million to $473 million.

Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): The adjusted EPS guidance for 2025 has been raised to $1.68 to $1.72.

Cash Flow from Operations: The company expects to generate more than $320 million in cash flow from operations in 2025.

Market Trends and Growth Expectations: The company continues to benefit from favorable market trends, including the shift of care to home and ambulatory settings. Acute therapy growth is expected to remain in the mid-teens, while chronic therapies are projected to grow in the low double digits.

Capital Expenditures and Investments: The company is investing in new infusion clinics, expanding its advanced practitioner footprint, increasing pharmacy capacity, and enhancing technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency.

Strategic Acquisitions: The company remains active in assessing M&A opportunities, focusing on strategic tuck-ins and near adjacency opportunities.

Policy and Regulatory Impact: The guidance incorporates expectations on potential tariffs, most favored nation pricing, and similar policy changes, which are not expected to have a material financial impact in 2025.

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Shareholder Return Plan

Share Repurchase: In the quarter, we bought back over $62 million in shares. The strength of our balance sheet gives us flexibility to execute our growth strategy while balancing return of capital to shareholders.

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Key Q&A

Q:What is the uptake of the Stelara biosimilar at this point, and how do you think that evolves in the next 12 months?

A:The uptake of the Stelara biosimilar has started, with a lower reference price impacting revenue and gross profit. The uptake began at the end of the second quarter and continued through the third quarter. The company expects a slow uptake to continue, with further price reductions due to the IRA impact in January. However, they are not prepared to provide 2026 guidance or size up the impact of Stelara.

Q:What would be the Stelara year-over-year headwind in the fourth quarter now that you're moving into the biosimilars?

A:The original guidance of $60 million to $70 million was affirmed to be at the high end of that range. This guidance only includes the Stelara portion and not the biosimilar conversion rate. The company is working on the budget process and variables for 2026 but is not ready to provide specific guidance.

Q:Is there an expectation for additional incremental headwind as the Stelara conversion continues next year?

A:Yes, the company expects additional headwinds as the conversion continues. This has been contemplated in the guidance for the remainder of the year, and the company is confident in its ability to manage these headwinds.

Q:How should we think about the gross margin impact of the Stelara biosimilars?

A:It is too early to discuss the gross margin impact of the Stelara biosimilars. Each biosimilar has a different profile, and the company is not ready to provide details at this time.

Q:Are there any areas of focus in the dynamic regulatory environment, and how is the company thinking about high-level changes that might impact the business?

A:The company is monitoring the dynamic regulatory environment in Washington and navigating uncertainties. They are focusing on expanding their product portfolio, deepening partnerships with pharma, and maintaining a resilient operating model to seize opportunities and mitigate headwinds.

Q:Do you expect to see ongoing opportunities on the acute side, and is it having any impact on pricing or conversations with payers?

A:The company expects to continue capitalizing on its national network and local responsiveness, albeit at a lower pace than this year. They are focusing on fair value reimbursement and deepening partnerships with payers through programs like bed day management and site of care initiatives.

Q:Can you provide details on the advanced practitioner model and its rollout over the next 12 to 24 months?

A:The company currently has 175 facilities, with 24 being advanced practitioner or infusion center capable. They plan to expand this model through existing infrastructure and greenfield opportunities, focusing on clinically complex therapies and patients. The rollout pace will depend on factors like corporate practice of medicine.

Q:Are payer programs like bed day management helping with share gain, pricing conversations, and profitability?

A:The company sees value in payer programs like bed day management, benefiting both payers and hospitals. These programs deepen partnerships and position the company as part of the solution for managing total cost of care and achieving clinical outcomes.

Q:Can you break out what core G&A has been tracking at, and when would you expect to get back to the longer-term target for G&A?

A:G&A has been impacted by debt refinancing, the Intramed acquisition, variable compensation adjustments, and investments in growth and efficiency. The company is seeing benefits in cash flow and operational efficiency, which provide optionality for capital allocation.

Q:Do you view 2026 as another year where the Stelara impact will need to be called out, or can you track to the long-term growth algorithm?

A:The company is not ready to provide 2026 guidance but expects to grow despite the Stelara impact. They are working through variables like patient census, product transitions, and biosimilar uptake. The company has demonstrated resilience and expects to continue building momentum.

Q:Should we think about the Stelara impact to gross profit being similar to the size given in 2Q?

A:The Stelara impact is expected to be at the upper end of the $65 million to $70 million range for the year, with a little over $20 million impact in Q3 and Q4. This is included in the full-year guidance.

Q:What are the moving parts that could drive the Stelara impact above or below the $65 million to $70 million range?

A:The company feels confident in the upper end of the range for 2025. Variables for 2026 include patient census, product transitions, and biosimilar discounts, which are still under negotiation.

Q:What M&A opportunities is the company exploring, and how is it balancing capital deployment given private transaction multiples?

A:The company is exploring tuck-ins and near adjacencies that leverage its scale and infrastructure. They are disciplined in their approach and prioritize organic investments, M&A, and share buybacks in that order. They aim to invest in areas like clinical capabilities, pharmacy capabilities, and technology enhancements.

Q:How do you see the shift to home and ambulatory settings playing out over the next several years?

A:The company expects continued movement towards lower-cost settings, with increased conversations and utilization of site of care initiatives and bed day management programs. They are well-positioned to support payers and health systems in managing total cost of care.

Q:How does the company approach encouraging biosimilar utilization and managing Stelara economics?

A:The company works with prescribing physicians and payers to align the best products for patients. They maintain strong relationships with branded pharma manufacturers and see Stelara as a beneficial product despite economic changes. They focus on clinical outcomes and deepening partnerships.

Q:How is the company balancing buybacks versus M&A in capital deployment?

A:The company prioritizes organic investments and M&A over share buybacks. They believe investing in themselves and acquisitions provides better returns for shareholders, while maintaining a mechanism for returning capital through buybacks.

Q:Would it make sense to provide more granular details on Stelara revenue and patient census as we enter 2026?

A:The company aims to balance transparency with competitiveness. As Stelara becomes a smaller part of the portfolio, they may provide less detailed information but will continue to highlight growth drivers and strategies.

Q:What adjacent markets is the company most interested in for M&A?

A:The company is interested in near adjacencies like manufacturer services, clinical capabilities, and pharmacy capabilities. They focus on tuck-ins and opportunities that enhance their existing platform and support patient cohorts.

Q:How is the company leveraging its cash flow for growth and shareholder value?

A:The company generates strong cash flow and focuses on disciplined capital allocation. They invest in organic growth, M&A, and shareholder returns, aiming to enhance their presence and relevance in the healthcare ecosystem.

Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses

A:Management avoided providing direct answers to several questions, including the gross margin impact of Stelara biosimilars, 2026 guidance for Stelara, and specific details on the advanced practitioner model rollout. They also used vague language when discussing regulatory changes and M&A opportunities, and did not provide clarity on the long-term impact of Stelara transitions or the exact drivers of G&A increases.

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