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Oscar Health Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary6 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved strong first-quarter 2026 results with significant year-over-year improvements in revenue, net income, and membership, including record highs for both revenue and net income.

  • Membership grew 56% year-over-year to 3.2 million as of March 31, 2026, driven by innovative plan designs and superior member experience.

  • Technology and AI initiatives contributed to operational efficiency and cost reduction.

  • Reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance, emphasizing confidence in margin expansion and meaningful profitability.

Financial highlights

  • Total revenue for Q1 2026 was $4.65 billion, up 53% year-over-year, driven by higher membership and rate increases.

  • Net income reached $679 million ($2.07 diluted EPS), the highest in company history, more than doubling year-over-year.

  • Earnings from operations were $704.1 million, up nearly 2.5x year-over-year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $727.1 million, up $398 million year-over-year.

  • Operating margin improved 540 basis points year-over-year to 15.2%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance: total revenues expected at $18.7-$19 billion, with expectations for significant margin expansion and profitability.

  • MLR guidance remains at 82.4%-83.4%, with lowest MLR in Q1 and highest in Q4.

  • SG&A expense ratio guidance unchanged at 15.8%-16.3%.

  • Earnings from operations expected between $250-$450 million; adjusted EBITDA to be ~$115 million higher.

  • Management expects regulatory changes, including the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits and new program integrity rules, to impact future membership and market size.

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