Tag: Second Quarter (Q2)
Viemed’s growth engine gains momentum
August 21, 2026Theresa Flaherty
LAFAYETTE, La. – Viemed posted new highs in the second quarter with growth across its core ventilation business and continued expansion in its sleep resupply and maternal health lines, say company execs.
“At the midpoint of the year, Viemed is larger and more diversified than ever,” said CEO Casy Hoyt on a recent call to discuss the company’s earnings. “We entered the second half with multiple sources of growth, a larger patient base and the financial capacity to...
Accendra Health ready to put weak Q2 in rear view
August 14, 2026Theresa Flaherty
RICHMOND, Va. – Accendra Health’s second quarter results “did not meet expectations,” thanks to lower revenue growth and other challenges, but executives pointed to several growth opportunities in upcoming quarters and overall improvement in its sleep business as evidence of the company’s strength.
For the quarter, the company saw lower revenue growth, slower than-expected collection recovery and a delay in cost reduction initiatives, said Edward Pesicka, president...
Accendra Health: Expansion opportunities will emerge later in 2026, accelerate in 2027
August 10, 2026HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Accendra Health reported net revenue of $613.2 million for the second quarter of 2026 vs. $681.9 million for same period last year. Other financial results:
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax, GAAP: ($89.1 million) vs. ($83.8 million)
Adjusted (loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax, non-GAAP: ($14.3 million) vs. $20.5 million
Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP: $60.1 million vs. $96.6 million
Free cash flow, non-GAAP: ($25.1 million) vs. $15.2 million
Loss...
AdaptHealth cites supplier, contract challenges in second-half outlook
August 7, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – AdaptHealth's disclosure that an unexpected manufacturer price increase will have a $30 million impact in the second half became a focal point for analysts during the company's second-quarter earnings call.
CEO Suzanne Foster said a manufacturer notified AdaptHealth on June 30 that it was terminating its contract with the company and implementing an immediate price increase effective July 1.
“We are actively working with the manufacturer to secure improved...
Channel shift continues to boost B2B, pressure DTC at Inogen
August 7, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BEVERLY, Mass. – Inogen expects its U.S. business to return to overall growth in the second half of 2026, driven by momentum in its business-to-business channel as it works through continued pressure in its direct-to-consumer and rental channels.
Inogen reported U.S. sales were $42.3 million in the second quarter, as the strong mid-single-digit revenue growth in its B2B channel was not enough to offset channel mix challenges.
“Results in DTC reflect a market shift where HMEs are...
Inogen gets international bump, while U.S. sales remain below prior-year period
August 6, 2026HME News Staff
BEVERLY, Mass. – Inogen reported revenue of $95.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, a 3% increase year over year, primarily driven by higher demand for portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) in international markets and the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
While U.S. sales and rentals remained below the prior-year period, Inogen says it continued to gain traction with U.S. distributors and the expanded product portfolio, reinforcing its confidence in its long-term opportunities...
Lincare draws scrutiny as US home care business drags on Linde margins
August 5, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Linde is taking “aggressive actions” to improve operations and productivity within its Lincare business amid persistent headwinds, company officials say.
Linde reported operating margins, excluding cost pass-through, declined about 30 basis points in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by its Americas segment and, more specifically, its U.S. home care business.
“Even though we have been actively pruning this portfolio,...
Medline earnings include double-digit decrease in net income
August 5, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline reported net sales of $7.7 billion, an 11.6% increase, for the second quarter this year compared to the prior-year period. Net income was $139 million, a 58.3% decrease; and adjusted EBITDA was $1.1 billion, a 13.4% increase.
“Our second quarter results reflect strong execution of our growth strategy, and the operational resilience of our team,” said Jim Boyle, CEO. “We delivered robust top-line growth in the quarter, secured over 65% of our annual...
InfuSystem Holdings continues to diversify, focus on profitable growth
August 5, 2026HME News Staff
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – InfuSystem Holdings reported net revenues of $36.9 million for the second quarter, a 2.6% increase compared to the prior-year period. Patient Services net revenue was $24.8 million, a 15% increase; and Device Solutions net revenue was $12.1 million, a 16% increase. Other financial results:
Gross profit was $21.4 million, an increase of 8% vs. prior year
Gross margin was 58%, an increase of 3% vs. prior year
Net income was $3.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted...
AdaptHealth lowers outlook as new contract, manufacturer costs pressure margins
August 4, 2026HME News Staff
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – AdaptHealth expanded two key payer relationships in the second quarter, completing the first full quarter under a capitated agreement with a large national integrated delivery network and signing a new agreement with Humana OneHome in South Florida and Texas to service about 478,000 members.
AdaptHealth says that the complexity of getting the first contract fully at run rate, coupled with an unexpected price increase from one of its manufacturers, impacted its margins...