Canaccord reiterates Hims & Hers stock rating after Q3 results

Canaccord reiterated a Buy rating and $40 price target for Hims & Hers (HIMS) after Q3 results. Revenue met estimates, but adjusted EBITDA fell short. International revenue quadrupled, while U.S. revenue grew 21% YoY. Subscribers declined due to reduced marketing. The company guided Q4 revenue and EBITDA below consensus. Needham lowered its price target to $32 but kept a Buy rating. HIMS reported $890.4M revenue, a 49% YoY increase, but missed EPS expectations with a loss of $0.14 per share.

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Published Nov 10, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC
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Primary signal
$HIMS
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HIMSBearishMed
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Why it matters

The earnings miss and lowered guidance are likely to drive short‑term downside pressure, though long‑term growth prospects remain positive.

02

Market read

Primary earnings news for HIMS with actionable implications for traders.

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What to watch

Weight‑loss product pipeline and testosterone revenue ramp may improve margins later in the year.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours reaction

Background

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) released its Q3 2026 earnings, showing revenue growth but a miss on adjusted EBITDA, prompting analyst rating reiterations and target adjustments.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HIMSBearishHigh confidence
Context

Canaccord reiterated a Buy rating with a $40 price target after Hims & Hers reported Q3 revenue in line with guidance but missed adjusted EBITDA expectations.

Expected impact

likely downside as the market prices in the EBITDA shortfall and reduced target.

Evidence & confidence

The miss on adjusted EBITDA and the downgrade of the price target from $42 to $32 by Needham, combined with a lower guidance, provide a concrete catalyst for a short-term pullback.

Market effects

Telehealth sector may see broader scrutiny as peers' earnings are evaluated against Hims & Hers' performance.

U.S. market may see modest pressure on health‑tech stocks.

Limited to investors focused on U.S. listed telehealth companies.

Counterpoint

The strong international revenue growth and upcoming product launches could offset short‑term earnings weakness.

Key entities

  • Canaccord Genuity

    Reiterated Buy rating with $40 price target.

  • Needham

    Reduced price target to $32 while maintaining Buy rating.

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