KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. (Nasdaq: KMTS), a wearable medical device and digital healthcare company, today reported financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2026, which ended October 31, 2025.
Financial Highlights
-- Generated revenue of $22.6 million in Q2 FY26, an increase of 53%
compared to the prior year period.
-- Expanded gross margin to 50.6% in Q2 FY26 compared to 39.6% in the prior
year period.
-- Increased FY26 revenue guidance to $91 million, which would represent
growth of 52% compared to FY25.
"Kestra delivered another strong quarter of financial performance, generating revenue growth of 53% while expanding gross margin to over 50%, an important milestone for the company," said Brian Webster, President and CEO. "We also continued to make progress on several key operational objectives, including growing the commercial organization, announcing compelling primary results from our post-approval study at the American Heart Association annual meeting, and fortifying our balance sheet with an equity offering earlier this month. As we progress on our journey to category leadership, our team remains focused on growing the wearable defibrillator market and executing on our commitments to patients and their prescribers."
Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
-- Total revenue was $22.6 million, an increase of 53% compared to the prior
year period.
-- 4,696 prescriptions were written for the ASSURE$(R)$ system, an
increase of 54% compared to the prior year period.
-- Revenue growth was driven by higher market share and continuing
WCD market expansion. Revenue also benefited from a higher mix of
in-network patients and continued improvements in revenue cycle
management capabilities.
-- Gross profit was $11.4 million compared to $5.8 million in the prior year
period.
-- Gross margin expanded to 50.6% compared to 39.6% in the prior year
period, driven by volume leverage and a higher mix of in-network
patients.
-- GAAP operating expenses were $43.2 million and included $1.0 million of
non-recurring costs. GAAP operating expenses were $25.0 million in the
prior year period.
-- Excluding non-recurring costs and share-based compensation expense,
operating expenses were $33.5 million in Q2 FY26 compared to $23.8
million in Q2 FY25. The increase was attributable to growth in
expenses related to commercial expansion and public company costs.
-- GAAP net loss and comprehensive loss was $32.8 million compared to GAAP
net loss and comprehensive loss of $20.6 million in the prior year
period.
-- Adjusted EBITDA* loss was $19.7 million compared to an adjusted
EBITDA loss of $16.1 million in the prior year period.
-- Cash and cash equivalents totaled $175 million as of October 31, 2025.
-- The above cash and cash equivalents balance does not include the
$148 million of net proceeds Kestra received from an underwritten
public offering of 6.9 million common shares, which closed on
December 4, 2025.
(*Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in this press release.)
Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue Guidance
Kestra is increasing its FY26 revenue guidance to $91 million, which would represent growth of 52% compared to FY25. This compares to prior FY26 revenue guidance of $88 million and initial FY26 guidance of $85 million.
Webcast and Conference Call
Kestra will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss financial results. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available in the "Events" section of the investor relations website.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains certain financial information that is not presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), including Adjusted EBITDA. The non-GAAP financial measures are provided as supplemental information to Kestra's financial measures presented in this press release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA, which is calculated as net income (loss), as adjusted to exclude other income/expense (including interest), income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, and non-recurring new public company costs, is presented because management believes it allows investors to view the Company's performance in a manner similar to the method used by management to evaluate the Company's performance for both strategic and annual operating planning. Management believes that in order to properly understand short-term and long-term financial trends, it is helpful for investors to understand the impact of the items excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, in addition to considering the Company's GAAP financial measures. The excluded items vary in frequency and/or impact on our results of operations and management believes that the excluded items are not reflective of our ongoing core business operations and financial condition. Excluding such items allows investors and analysts to compare our operating performance to other companies in our industry and to compare our period-over-period results.
The non-GAAP financial measures used by Kestra may not be the same or calculated in the same manner as those used and calculated by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for Kestra's financial results prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP. We urge investors to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included in this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA reported in this press release to the most comparable GAAP measure for the respective periods appears in the table captioned "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA" later in this release. Within the accompanying financial tables presented, certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except where otherwise noted, the information contained in this press release is as of December 11, 2025. Statements in this press release and on the related teleconference that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about, among other topics, our anticipated operating and financial performance, including financial guidance and projections; business plans, strategy, goals and prospects; and expectations for our products. Given their forward-looking nature, these statements involve substantial risks, uncertainties and potentially inaccurate assumptions, and we cannot ensure that any outcome expressed in these forward-looking statements will be realized in whole or in part. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use future dates or use words such as "will," "may," "could," "likely," "ongoing," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "assume," "target," "forecast," "guidance," "goal," "objective," "aim," "seek," "potential," "hope" and other words and terms of similar meaning. Kestra's financial guidance is based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from past results and future plans and projected future results are the following: risks related to our limited operating history and history of net losses; our ability to successfully achieve substantial market adoption of our products; competitive pressures; our ability to adapt our manufacturing and production capacities to evolving patterns of demand, governmental actions and customer trends; product defects or complaints and related liability; our ability to obtain and maintain adequate coverage and reimbursement levels for our products; our ability to comply with changing laws and regulatory requirements and resulting costs; our dependence on a limited number of suppliers; risks and uncertainties related to market conditions; and other risks and uncertainties, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025 and other filings filed or to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These filings, when made, are available on the Investor Relations section of our website at https://investors.kestramedical.com/ and on the SEC's website at https://sec.gov/.
About Kestra
Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. is a commercial-stage wearable medical device and digital healthcare company focused on transforming patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease using monitoring and therapeutic intervention technologies that are intuitive, intelligent, and connected. For more information, visit www.kestramedical.com.
KESTRA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended October
October 31, 31,
------------------------- -------------------------
2025 2024 2025 2024
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Revenue $ 22,565 $ 14,710 $ 41,937 $ 27,492
Cost of revenue 11,141 8,880 21,661 17,462
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Gross profit 11,424 5,830 20,276 10,030
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating expenses:
Research and
development 4,878 3,509 8,878 6,913
Selling, general
and
administrative 38,301 21,455 72,029 40,682
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total
operating
expenses 43,179 24,964 80,907 47,595
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss from
operations (31,755) (19,134) (60,631) (37,565)
Other expense
(income):
Interest expense 1,901 2,317 3,814 4,191
Interest income (1,796) (878) (3,962) (915)
Other expense
(income) 891 40 (1,939) 88
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss before
provision for
income taxes (32,751) (20,613) (58,544) (40,929)
Provision for
income taxes 34 8 67 15
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss and
comprehensive
loss (32,785) (20,621) (58,611) (40,944)
Net loss
attributable to
non-controlling
interest -- (253) -- (692)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss and
comprehensive loss
attributable to
Kestra Medical
Technologies,
Ltd. (32,785) (20,368) (58,611) (40,252)
Less: Undeclared
preferred stock
dividends -- 3,323 -- 5,706
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss
attributable to
common
shareholders,
basic and diluted $ (32,785) $ (23,691) $ (58,611) $ (45,958)
========== ========== ========== ==========
Net loss per share
attributable to
common
shareholders,
basic and diluted $ (0.64) $ (1.19) $ (1.14) $ (2.31)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Weighted-average
shares of common
shares
outstanding, basic
and diluted 51,376,278 19,885,382 51,340,438 19,885,382
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE
LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 31, October 31,
------------------- -------------------
2025 2024 2025 2024
-------- -------- -------- --------
GAAP Net loss and
comprehensive
loss $(32,785) $(20,621) $(58,611) $(40,944)
Non-GAAP
Adjustments:
Interest
expense 1,901 2,317 3,814 4,191
Interest
income (1,796) (878) (3,962) (915)
Other expense
(income) 891 40 (1,939) 88
Provision for
income taxes 34 8 67 15
Depreciation
expense 2,372 1,869 4,401 4,244
Share-based
compensation
expense 8,653 1,122 13,232 1,499
Non-recurring
expenses 1,048 -- 3,914 --
------- ------- ------- -------
Adjusted EBITDA $(19,682) $(16,143) $(39,084) $(31,822)
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KESTRA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
October 31, April 30,
2025 2025
------------- ---------
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 175,424 $ 237,595
Accounts receivable, net 10,413 8,081
Disposable medical equipment supplies 6,918 6,572
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets 2,659 3,080
--------- --------
Total current assets 195,414 255,328
Right-of-use assets 1,960 2,078
Deposits 1,858 2,021
Restricted cash 334 334
Property and equipment, net 45,932 34,830
Other long-term assets 1,203 1,153
--------- --------
Total assets $ 246,701 $ 295,744
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 20,209 $ 23,961
Accrued liabilities 15,494 13,829
Operating lease liabilities, current
portion 53 187
--------- --------
Total current liabilities 35,756 37,977
Operating lease liabilities, net of
current portion 2,874 3,026
Warrant liabilities 1,977 8,097
Other long-term liabilities 140 140
Long-term debt, net 41,873 41,098
--------- --------
Total liabilities 82,620 90,338
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Common shares, $1.00 par value;
100,000,000 shares authorized as of
October 31, 2025 and April 30, 2025;
51,449,053 issued and outstanding as
of October 31, 2025 and 51,348,656
shares issued and outstanding as of
April 30, 2025 51,449 51,349
Additional paid-in capital 691,492 674,306
Accumulated deficit (578,860) (520,249)
--------- --------
Total shareholders' equity 164,081 205,406
--------- --------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 246,701 $ 295,744
========= ========
KESTRA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended October 31,
----------------------------------
2025 2024
---------------- ------------
Cash flows from operating
activities
Net loss $ (58,611) $ (40,944)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash used in operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,401 4,244
Loss on disposal of property and
equipment 560 580
Reserve for lost equipment and
supplies 901 477
Provision for uncollectible
accounts receivable 1,150 1,074
Interest paid-in-kind -- 467
Amortization of debt discounts
and issuance costs 937 861
Share-based compensation expense 13,232 1,499
Non-cash lease expense 148 242
Change in fair value of warrant
liabilities (2,065) --
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Disposable medical equipment
supplies (596) (1,117)
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 953 (53)
Accounts receivable (3,482) (4,470)
Accounts payable (2,372) (345)
Accrued liabilities 520 1,786
Operating lease liabilities (313) 124
Other long-term assets 20 20
------------ -----------
Net cash used in operating
activities (44,617) (35,555)
------------ -----------
Cash flows from investing
activities
Purchases of property and
equipment (15,431) (11,484)
Deposits for medical rental
equipment (338) (197)
Refund of deposits for medical
rental equipment: 117 227
------------ -----------
Net cash used in investing
activities (15,652) (11,454)
------------ -----------
Cash flows from financing
activities
Proceeds from issuance of
redeemable preferred stock -- 103,400
Proceeds from issuance of stock
to non-controlling interest -- 17,100
Deemed dividend for payments to
third party on behalf of
shareholder -- (1,598)
Payment of equity issuance costs: (1,902) (3,224)
------------ -----------
Net cash provided by (used
in) financing activities (1,902) 115,678
------------ -----------
Net increase (decrease) in
cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash (62,171) 68,669
Cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash
Beginning of period 237,929 8,583
------------ -----------
End of period $ 175,758 $ 77,252
============ ===========
Reconciliation of cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash
reported in the condensed
consolidated balance sheets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 175,424 $ 76,918
Restricted cash: 334 334
------------ -----------
Cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash $ 175,758 $ 77,252
============ ===========
Non-cash investing and financing
activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
in accrued liabilities and
accounts payable $ 8,313 7,914
Exercise of liability classified
warrant 4,055 --
Supplemental disclosure of cash
flow information
Income taxes paid (refunds
received) $ (18) $ 43
Interest paid 2,846 2,451
Investor contact
Neil Bhalodkar
neil.bhalodkar@kestramedical.com
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