DaVita Q1 2026 diluted EPS rose to $2.87; 2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised
DaVita reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.416 billion, up from $3.224 billion a year earlier, and operating income of $482 million, up from $439 million. It also raised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $14.10 to $15.20 from $13.60 to $15.00, which matters to shareholders because it signals higher expected profit for the year. Compared with the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue and operating income were lower.
Key points
- Q1 2026 diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.87, versus $2.00 in Q1 2025 and $2.94 in Q4 2025.
- 2026 adjusted operating income guidance rose to $2,150 million to $2,250 million from $2,085 million to $2,235 million.
- Free cash flow guidance for 2026 was unchanged at $1,000 million to $1,250 million.
- The company repurchased 3.0 million shares for $403 million in Q1 2026 and 2.0 million more shares for $302 million from April 1 through May 5, 2026.
The filing
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