Shares of LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (LFST) surged 8.7% on November 7, 2024, driven by the company's impressive third-quarter 2024 financial results and an upward revision of its full-year guidance.
The outpatient mental healthcare provider reported a 19% year-over-year increase in revenue to $312.7 million, surpassing analysts' expectations of $302.6 million. The strong revenue growth was fueled by improvements in total revenue per visit and higher visit volumes from net clinician growth.
LifeStance's adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $30.7 million, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $18.2 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 9.8% of total revenue, up from 5.6% in the year-ago period, reflecting higher total revenue per visit, lower center costs as a percentage of revenue, and improved operating leverage.
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