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HealthStream reports on healthcare technology platforms for clinical workforce solutions used by healthcare organizations, professionals, payers, nursing schools and students. Company news commonly covers financial results, earnings calls, dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations and operating updates tied to its platform-delivered learning, clinical development, credentialing and scheduling applications.
Updates also include additions to HealthStream’s workforce ecosystem, such as the MissionCare Collective caregiver network and myCNAjobs.com career network, as well as Virsys12 and the V12 Enterprise Suite for provider onboarding, credentialing, data governance and network management. Partnership announcements and workforce-development initiatives reflect the company’s focus on healthcare staffing, training, engagement and retention.
HealthStream (HSTM) completed a private placement in which WJRJJ Ventures purchased 1.5 million shares of common stock for about $44.25 million, in a transaction that closed on September 14, 2026.
HealthStream issued 1,355,932 new shares to WJRJJ for approximately $40 million in cash at $29.50 per share, and CEO Robert A. Frist, Jr. sold 144,068 existing shares to WJRJJ for about $4.25 million at the same price. Frist remains the largest shareholder, beneficially owning about 16.4% of outstanding common stock. The company plans to use its net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including investments in its solutions, working capital, potential acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. WJRJJ is owned by Willis Johnson, founder and chairman of Copart (CPRT). HealthStream and Empath Nursing maintain a minority equity relationship and a technology-based business agreement.
HealthStream (HSTM) launched the Enterprise Clinical Workforce Platform (ECWP) on September 14, 2026, defining it as a third core enterprise system for health systems alongside the EHR and ERP.
The ECWP, delivered through HealthStream’s hStream platform, is built on a single verified record for every clinician and is positioned to manage the entire clinical workforce lifecycle. HealthStream has also created an ECWP Innovation Partners Program, with Ardent Health (ARDT) joining as an early collaborator to provide feedback and share workforce priorities.
The platform is framed as a strategic C‑suite partnership that can consolidate point solutions, automate compliance and readiness, support nurse development via the AI‑powered Jane solution, and integrate with existing EHR and ERP systems.
Humana Healthy Horizons in Indiana (NYSE:HUM) is collaborating with HealthStream (Nasdaq:HSTM) to strengthen Indiana’s home care workforce and address caregiver shortages and high turnover. Humana is sponsoring 1,000 Home Health Aide scholarships, developed with HealthStream and delivered via the myCNAjobs.com Career Network, to expand the pipeline of qualified caregivers, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
The collaboration also provides home care providers with access to HealthStream’s statewide caregiver network, workforce engagement technology and predictive analytics through the CoachUp Care™ application, and retention-focused education and best-practice training. Early implementation results for CoachUp Care™ at Humana show that 81% of participating providers achieved higher-than-average caregiver retention, with a 43% average retention increase among providers that improved and 86% workforce engagement, supporting more consistent care for older adults.
HealthStream (Nasdaq:HSTM) reported record second quarter 2026 revenue of $83.7 million, a 12.5% increase from $74.4 million a year earlier. Operating income rose 41.4% to $8.3 million, net income grew 23.8% to $6.7 million, and diluted EPS increased to $0.23 from $0.18. Adjusted EBITDA was $20.6 million, up 16.9%.
Revenue growth reflected $8.0 million higher subscription revenue and $1.3 million higher professional services, including $3.1 million from 2025 acquisitions and a $2.0 million ASC 606 catch-up. As of June 30, 2026, HealthStream held $66.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities and had no debt. Year-to-date revenue rose 11.5% to $164.9 million and adjusted EBITDA increased 20.4% to $40.7 million.
The company repurchased 432,476 shares for $9.3 million during the first half of 2026 and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.035 per share, payable August 28, 2026. For full-year 2026, HealthStream now guides revenue to $327–$332 million, net income to $19.5–$22.2 million, adjusted EBITDA to $74–$78 million, and capital expenditures to $31–$34 million.
HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) announced it will host a webcast and conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 will be released after market close on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Investors can join the call via live webcast or by telephone after advance registration, which provides a unique passcode and registrant ID. A replay of the call will be available on HealthStream’s website for at least 30 days.
HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) reported strong first quarter 2026 results: Q1 revenue $81.2M (+10.5% YoY, company record), operating income $7.5M (+71.6% YoY), net income $5.9M (+36.4% YoY), and Adjusted EBITDA $20.1M (+24.1% YoY). The board declared a $0.035 quarterly dividend and authorized a $10.0M share repurchase program; the company repurchased $7.5M of shares in Q1. Cash and marketable securities totaled $66.5M and the company reported no outstanding borrowed indebtedness. 2026 guidance was reaffirmed with full-year revenue of $323.0–$330.0M.
HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) will release first quarter 2026 results after market close on Monday, May 4, 2026, and host an earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Telephone participation requires advance registration to receive a unique dial-in number, passcode, and registrant ID. A replay of the call and webcast will be archived on the company website for at least 30 days.
HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) announced that Virsys12 was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: U.S. Provider Data Management for Payers 2025–2026 (Doc #US52986825, Dec 2025). HealthStream acquired Virsys12 in October 2025, adding the V12 Enterprise Suite to its credentialing and provider data offerings.
IDC highlighted V12 Enterprise features including single-source-of-truth architecture, configurable cross-module workflows, real-time role-based dashboards, embedded document/task sharing, and provider data quality dashboards with component-level scores.
HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) announced a $10 million share repurchase program to buy outstanding common stock.
Repurchases may occur in the open market, via Rule 10b5-1 plans, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, and are subject to market conditions, liquidity, cash flow and securities-law rules. The program ends on the earlier of September 12, 2026 or when $10 million is expended, and may be suspended or modified at any time.
HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $79.7M, up 7.4% year-over-year, and full-year 2025 revenue of $304.1M, up 4.3% year-over-year. Q4 GAAP operating income was $2.4M; adjusted EBITDA was $18.8M. The CEO contributed $3.8M of stock to facilitate employee grants, creating a one-time charge. The company completed acquisitions of Virsys12 and MissionCare, executed $30M of buybacks in 2025, and approved a quarterly dividend of $0.035 per share. Full-year 2026 guidance targets $323M–$330M revenue and $73M–$77M adjusted EBITDA.