HealthStream Reports Q1 2025 Earnings Miss, Cuts Full-Year Guidance Amid Macroeconomic Headwinds and Operational Issues

HSTM
September 21, 2025
HealthStream announced its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 5, 2025, reporting revenues of $73.5 million, a modest 1.0% increase from Q1 2024. However, operating income declined by 23.1% to $4.4 million, net income fell 17.1% to $4.3 million, and diluted EPS was $0.14, down from $0.17 in the prior year. The company's revenue growth was negatively impacted by $1.7 million in legacy application attrition, a $0.9 million reduction in perpetual license sales, and $0.6 million from customer bankruptcies. Adjusted EBITDA also decreased by 5.0% to $16.2 million, attributed to ongoing investments in platform and SaaS applications, alongside changes in revenue mix. HealthStream significantly updated its full-year 2025 guidance, lowering revenue expectations to $297.5 - $303.5 million from $302.0 - $307.0 million. Net income guidance was reduced to $18.6 - $21.0 million from $19.2 - $21.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA guidance was trimmed to $68.5 - $72.5 million from $70.0 - $74.0 million, citing macroeconomic conditions and temporary technology scaling issues with CredentialStream. Despite these challenges, the company noted signing one of its largest customer contracts in history during the quarter. The content on BeyondSPX is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. We are not financial advisors. Consult with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions. Any actions you take based on information from this site are solely at your own risk.