DaVita Inc. 3rd Quarter 2026 Results

DaVita Inc. (DVA) reported Q3 2026 revenues of $3.578B, operating income of $499M, and EPS of $3.40. The company repurchased 0.6M shares at $186.21 each. U.S. dialysis treatments increased 0.1% QoQ. Impairment charges in China impacted net income by $27M. DaVita operates 3,269 centers globally, serving 298,100 patients.

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Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:05 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DVABearishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings release updates revenue, earnings, cash flow, and share repurchase activity, offering fresh data for valuation models.

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Market read

First report of DaVita's Q3 2026 results; material for healthcare investors.

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What to watch

The goodwill impairment in China and ongoing cybersecurity costs could weigh on future earnings.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours release

Background

DaVita is a leading provider of dialysis services in the U.S. and internationally.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DVABearishHigh confidence
Context

DaVita Inc. released its Q3 2026 earnings with revenue of $3.578B, EPS $3.40 and a $111M share repurchase.

Expected impact

neutral to slight pressure as investors assess modest growth and lack of guidance.

Evidence & confidence

The numbers are new and material, but no forward guidance was given, limiting directional bias.

Market effects

Provides a benchmark for the dialysis and broader healthcare services sector.

U.S. healthcare stocks may see modest movement as the results are digested.

Limited; DaVita's international operations are a small portion of its revenue.

Counterpoint

Investors could view the lack of guidance as a red flag and consider short positions.

Key entities

  • DaVita Inc.

    U.S.-listed dialysis services provider.

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