WAY Q3 2025 Earnings
Reported Oct 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM ET · SEC Source
Q3 25 EPS
$0.37
BEAT +5.71%
Est. $0.35
Q3 25 Revenue
$268.7M
BEAT +4.63%
Est. $256.8M
vs S&P Since Q3 25
-57.1%
TRAILING MARKET
WAY -49.9% vs S&P +7.2%
Market Reaction
Did WAY Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Waystar delivered a clean beat across the board in Q3 2025, with the healthcare payments technology company posting non-GAAP earnings of $0.37 per diluted share against a consensus estimate of $0.35, a 5.71% beat, while revenue of $268.65 million top… Read more Waystar delivered a clean beat across the board in Q3 2025, with the healthcare payments technology company posting non-GAAP earnings of $0.37 per diluted share against a consensus estimate of $0.35, a 5.71% beat, while revenue of $268.65 million topped expectations by 4.63% and grew 11.9% year-over-year. The standout driver behind the quarter's profitability was a sharp expansion in operating leverage, most visibly reflected in depreciation and amortization charges falling to $33.30 million from $60.19 million a year ago, helping lift adjusted EBITDA to $112.70 million at a 42.0% margin, up from 40.3% in the prior-year period. Subscription revenue grew 14% and volume-based revenue added 10%, while the cohort of clients generating over $100,000 in trailing twelve-month revenue expanded 11% year-over-year to 1,306, with net revenue retention holding firm at 113%. Management raised its full-year 2025 outlook, now guiding for revenue between $1.08 billion and $1.09 billion and non-GAAP EPS between $1.46 and $1.47, signaling continued confidence in its AI-enhanced healthcare payment platform following the ongoing integration of Iodine Software.
Key Takeaways
- • 12% year-over-year revenue growth driven by subscription and volume-based revenue
- • Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion to 42.0% from 40.3% year-over-year
- • Net revenue retention rate of 113%
- • 1,306 clients contributing over $100,000 in LTM revenue, up 11% year-over-year
- • Significant reduction in D&A expenses from $60.2 million to $33.3 million year-over-year
WAY YoY Financials
Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
WAY Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Waystar delivered another quarter of double-digit revenue growth and strong margins, outpacing our guidance on both measures. Our integration of Iodine Software is well underway, enhancing Waystar's AI-powered platform and unlocking new opportunities to drive profitable growth. Continuing demand and focused execution reinforce our confidence in raising our full-year guidance.”
— Matt Hawkins, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release
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WAY Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.39 | $0.42 | +8.70% | $313.9M | +0.70% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $0.40 | $0.36 | -8.98% | $303.5M | +2.97% |
| FY Full Year | — | $1.42 | — | $1.10B | — |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $0.35 | $0.37 | +5.71% | $268.7M | +4.63% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $0.34 | $0.36 | +6.19% | $270.7M | +4.93% |