The chart below shows how PRVA performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PRVA sees a -0.05% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.37% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +4.90%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Operational Performance: Privia Health exceeded the high end of all guidance metrics for 2024, showcasing strong operational execution and growth.
Provider Growth Impact: Implemented providers increased by 11.2% year-over-year, contributing to a 13.6% growth in fee-for-service collections.
EBITDA Growth and Efficiency: Adjusted EBITDA rose by 25.2%, with a margin expansion of 230 basis points year-over-year, indicating improved operational efficiency.
Record Free Cash Flow: The company generated a record $109.3 million in free cash flow in 2024, converting 121% of adjusted EBITDA, which strengthens its financial position.
Strong Cash Position: Privia ended the year with $491 million in cash and no debt, providing significant financial flexibility for future opportunities.
Market Presence in Care Programs: The company serves over 1.26 million attributed lives across various value-based care programs, reflecting its strong market presence.
Attributed Lives Growth: Total attributed lives increased by more than 11% year-over-year, driven by new provider growth and value-based care contracts.
Provider Retention Rate: Privia's gross provider retention rate of 98% highlights the satisfaction and loyalty of its providers to the platform.
Patient Satisfaction Score: The company's Net Promoter Score of 87 indicates a high level of patient satisfaction with the care provided by its medical groups.
Consistent Growth and Profitability: Privia has consistently delivered growth and profitability across various economic and regulatory cycles over the past seven years, demonstrating the resilience of its business model.
Negative
Medicare Advantage Challenges: Privia Health expects headwinds in Medicare Advantage over the next few years due to elevated utilization trends and changes in Star Scores.
Shared Savings Outlook: The company anticipates minimal increase in shared savings accruals year-over-year, reflecting ongoing challenges in the Medicare Advantage environment.
Collections Growth Analysis: Despite strong overall performance, practice collections growth was only 4.7% year-over-year in Q4 2024, which is lower than expected given the company's previous growth rates.
Cautious Growth Outlook: The initial guidance for 2025 assumes no new business development activity or capital deployment, indicating a cautious approach to growth in the near term.
Net Operating Loss Impact: The company is nearing the end of its net operating loss carryforward, which will lead to increased cash tax payments in 2025, impacting cash flow.
EBITDA Growth Reliance: While adjusted EBITDA is expected to grow, the guidance reflects a significant reliance on existing market performance rather than new growth initiatives.
Privia Health Group, Inc. (PRVA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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