Higher 2026 outlook as Covista (NYSE: CVSA) grows enrollment
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Covista Inc. reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results showing steady growth and stronger guidance. Revenue for the quarter was $487.0 million, up 4.5% year over year, with operating income edging up to $91.3 million. Net income from continuing operations was $58.0 million, while a loss from discontinued operations reduced total net income to $41.6 million.
Total students surpassed 100,000, with enrollment up 6.8% year over year and growth in every segment. Chamberlain revenue rose 2.3% with slightly higher operating income, Walden revenue grew 4.6% but with lower operating income, and Medical and Veterinary revenue increased 8.9% with operating income up 18.7%.
For the full fiscal year 2026, Covista raised its revenue outlook to $1,930–$1,945 million, or about 8–9% growth, and lifted adjusted earnings per share guidance to $7.95–$8.15, or roughly 19–22% growth year over year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $127.9 million, and net leverage stood at 0.7x, supported by strong cash generation and reduced long-term debt.
Positive
- Raised full-year outlook: Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance increased to $1,930–$1,945 million (about 8–9% growth), and adjusted EPS guidance lifted to $7.95–$8.15 (about 19–22% growth).
- Strong non-GAAP earnings growth: Nine-month adjusted net income rose to $221.9 million and adjusted EPS to $6.16 from $5.01, while adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months reached $505.0 million.
- Healthy balance sheet and leverage: Net debt was $363.0 million and net leverage 0.7x as of March 31, 2026, reflecting strong cash generation and significant debt reduction versus June 30, 2025.
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Insights
Covista delivered broad-based growth, strong cash flow and raised its 2026 outlook.
Covista posted Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of $487.0 million, up 4.5% year over year, with operating income essentially flat at $91.3 million. Segment data show enrollment and revenue growth across Chamberlain, Walden and Medical and Veterinary, with particularly strong operating income gains in Medical and Veterinary.
Profitability quality is highlighted by non-GAAP metrics: quarterly adjusted EBITDA was $127.9 million and nine-month adjusted earnings per share reached $6.16 versus $5.01 a year earlier. Free cash flow over the latest four quarters reached $336.5 million, while net leverage is a modest 0.7x, supported by net debt of $363.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $505.0 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 2026.
The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $1,930–$1,945 million, implying about 8–9% year-over-year growth, and increased adjusted EPS guidance to $7.95–$8.15, or roughly 19–22% growth. These targets depend on continued enrollment strength and maintaining margins, while Walden’s lower operating margin this quarter and losses from discontinued operations remain areas that may influence future results.
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Earnings Snapshot
Fiscal 2026 revenue raised to $1,930–$1,945 million and adjusted EPS raised to $7.95–$8.15, implying about 8–9% and 19–22% growth year over year respectively.
