• Revenue: $209 million for the quarter, a 10.6% increase compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2024.

• Center Level Contribution Margin: $37.1 million, representing a 17.7% margin and a 7% sequential improvement.

• Adjusted EBITDA: $5.9 million for the quarter.

• Census: 7,480 participants, reflecting a 10.3% year-over-year growth and a 3.7% sequential quarter growth.

• Net Loss: $13.5 million for the quarter.

• Cash and Cash Equivalents: $46.1 million, plus $40.8 million in short-term investments.

• Total Debt: $78.3 million on the balance sheet.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance: Projected total revenue between $815 million to $865 million and adjusted EBITDA between $24 million to $31 million.

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Release Date: February 04, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• InnovAge Holding Corp (NASDAQ:INNV) reported a 10.3% annual growth in participant census, reflecting strong demand for their services.

• The company achieved a 2% increase in revenue compared to the first quarter, reaching $209 million.

• Medicaid rate increases in California and Pennsylvania for 2025 are expected to positively impact financial performance.

• InnovAge is actively expanding its PACE centers, with approximately 50 new centers opening nationwide over the past three years.

• The company is investing in technology to enhance operational efficiency and participant engagement, including real-time lead tracking and improved financial eligibility assessment tools.

Negative Points

• InnovAge reported a net loss of $13.5 million for the quarter, a significant increase from the $3.8 million loss in the same quarter of the previous year.

• State-driven enrollment processing delays, particularly in California, are impacting financial results and causing higher allowances against accounts receivable.

• The company recorded an $8.5 million impairment related to halting development on a planned de novo center in Louisville, Kentucky.

• External provider costs increased by 6.8% compared to the previous year, driven by higher member months and increased costs per participant.

• Sales and marketing expenses rose by 31.5% year-over-year, primarily due to increased headcount and marketing investments to support growth.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Patrick, you mentioned that the next 18 months would be about transformation. What are you alluding to in terms of the transformation? Is it more about opening facilities and building capabilities, or is there something beyond that? A: Patrick Blair, CEO: The transformation involves reimagining how we operate, focusing on integrating technology to drive productivity and efficiency. We aim to enhance core business processes like service scheduling and transportation, and improve payer capabilities. Michael Scarborough's leadership is pivotal in identifying opportunities for network management and operational efficiency, ultimately leading to margin expansion.