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Auna (AUNA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Auna (AUNA) reported Q2 2026 results with 9% revenue growth driven by volume and higher complexity services. Adjusted EBITDA declined 9% due to margin pressures in Mexico and Colombia, and billing penalties in Peru. Mexico saw 7% surgery and 20% oncology volume growth, while Peru achieved 8% revenue growth. Colombia's adjusted EBITDA increased 18% sequentially. Leverage decreased to 3.6x, and cash increased 43% year-over-year.

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Published Aug 25, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AUNANeutralMed
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Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data on revenue growth, cash generation, and operational challenges, informing short‑term trading decisions.

02

Market read

Auna's earnings update is the primary catalyst for its stock movement and may influence other Latin American health‑care peers.

03

What to watch

Potential impact of new tax and labor cost changes in Mexico on future profitability.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post-earnings release

Background

Auna operates a regional health‑care platform across Peru, Mexico, and Colombia, recently expanding high‑complexity services.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AUNANeutralMedium confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings call disclosed 9% revenue growth, margin pressure and adjusted EBITDA decline, providing fresh financial guidance.

Expected impact

Potential modest upside if guidance beats expectations; downside risk if margins remain pressured.

Evidence & confidence

Strong top-line growth offsets EBITDA decline; investors will focus on cash flow and guidance for H2.

Market effects

Highlights growth in Latin American healthcare services and potential for further consolidation.

Positive for Peru, Mexico, and Colombia healthcare markets.

Limited to investors focused on emerging market health stocks.

Counterpoint

Margin pressure and EBITDA decline may signal underlying cost issues despite revenue growth.

Key entities

  • Suso Zamora

    Executive Chairman and President of Auna

  • Gisele Remy

    Chief Financial Officer of Auna

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