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Quarterly profit was $31 million at Waystar, with a 10% net income margin.

Waystar reported Q3 2026 revenue of $325.6M, up 21% YoY, with net income of $31M and a 10% margin. CEO Matt Hawkins highlighted strong demand and AI adoption. Full-year guidance includes revenue between $1.277B and $1.287B. The company will discuss results on a conference call.

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

High
01

Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data on revenue growth, profitability, and FY outlook.

02

Market read

First‑time earnings disclosure with raised guidance; likely catalyst for short‑term price movement.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from payer consolidation and AI implementation costs.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after‑hours today

Background

Waystar is a provider of revenue‑cycle management software for healthcare providers.

Market effects

Sector

Positive for healthcare revenue‑cycle software sector, may boost peers.

Regional

U.S. tech/healthcare markets could see modest lift.

Global

Limited to U.S. investors; no broader macro effect.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If guidance falls short of analyst expectations, the stock could face a sell‑off.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Matt Hawkins

    CEO of Waystar, quoted in the release.

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StoryWaystar posts Q3 2026 earnings and lowers full‑year revenue outlook

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