Waystar Holding Corp. WAY R2KR3KPHARMA
Company Overview
Waystar Holding Corp. develops a cloud-based software solution for healthcare payments. Its platform offers financial clearance, patient financial care, claim and payer payment management, denials prevention and recovery, clinical integrity and revenue capture, and analytics and reporting solutions. It primarily serves healthcare industry. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Lehi, Utah.
Why Investors Should Care
Revenue has grown at a 16.0% CAGR over the past five years.
Operating margin of 24.4% supports profitability.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $1.10B (+16.5% YoY); net profit $112.09M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +18.1%, earnings +16.7%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 16.0%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 15.97% |
| 1 Year: | 18.10% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | - |
| 1 Year: | 16.70% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -29.08% |
| 6 Months: | -2.49% |
| 3 Months: | +25.35% |
| 1 Month: | +7.27% |
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- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
- Price vs 200-DMABelow
- RSI (14)53.50 · Neutral
P/E of 34.34 is above the sector median of 25.17 — pricier than peers.
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PROS
- Compounding revenue at 16.0% over 5 years.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- Trading 38.7% below its 52-week high.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Healthcare).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAY Waystar Holding Corp. R2KR3KPHARMA | 25.07 | 34.34 | $4.81B | 0.00% | 4.48% | 3.77% | 15.97% | - |
| 2 | LLY Eli Lilly and Company SPXR3KPHARMA | 1,149.36 | 38.57 | $1.02T | 0.58% | - | 102.29% | 7.20% | 11.41% |
| 3 | JNJ Johnson & Johnson SPXR3KPHARMA | 275.23 | 31.97 | $663.28B | 2.09% | 14.88% | 25.74% | 2.43% | 4.76% |
| 4 | ABBV AbbVie Inc. SPXR3KPHARMA | 256.46 | 72.45 | $453.19B | 2.84% | 10.47% | -129.24% | 1.75% | -29.06% |
| 5 | MRK Merck & Co., Inc. SPXR3KPHARMA | 150.33 | 120.26 | $371.29B | 2.65% | - | 34.70% | 5.64% | 10.01% |
| 6 | UNH UnitedHealth Group Incorporated SPXR3KPHARMA | 397.14 | 25.54 | $356.47B | 2.33% | 9.74% | 14.15% | 10.40% | 5.43% |
| 7 | NVS Novartis AG PHARMA | 159.99 | 24.20 | $304.10B | 3.03% | 21.09% | 30.35% | 9.25% | 26.22% |
| 8 | AZN AstraZeneca PLC NDXPHARMA | 162.70 | 24.36 | $252.33B | 1.98% | 15.97% | 21.96% | 9.82% | 45.96% |
| 9 | AMGN Amgen Inc. NDXSPXR3KPHARMA | 437.23 | 27.14 | $235.98B | 2.49% | 13.95% | 91.47% | 5.51% | 5.55% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 195.97M | 197.26M | 224.79M | 234.54M | 240.11M | - | 256.44M | 270.65M | 268.65M | 303.54M | 313.87M | 319.67M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | 83.34M | 87.04M | 85.14M | 92.64M | 97.03M | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | 173.09M | 183.61M | 183.51M | 210.90M | 216.84M | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | 107.88M | 118.76M | 123.28M | 151.88M | 136.37M | - |
| Operating Income | 37.19M | 32.22M | 35.19M | 8.24M | 27.15M | - | 65.21M | 64.85M | 60.23M | 59.02M | 80.47M | 76.04M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | 98.59M | 98.27M | 93.53M | 99.46M | 121.92M | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18.90M | 18.25M | 17.52M | 22.87M | 20.65M | - |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 46.31M | 46.59M | 42.72M | 36.15M | 59.82M | - |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17.04M | 14.41M | 12.07M | 16.16M | 16.54M | - |
| Net Income | -10.81M | -15.49M | -15.93M | -27.68M | 5.41M | - | 29.27M | 32.18M | 30.65M | 19.99M | 43.28M | 40.87M |
| Diluted EPS | -0.09 | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.21 | 0.03 | - | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| R&D Expense | 8.25M | 8.97M | 10.32M | 15.90M | 11.08M | - | 11.08M | 12.62M | 12.40M | - | 18.37M | 17.72M |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 704.87M | 791.01M | 943.55M | 1.10B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 214.89M | 249.77M | 315.73M | 348.16M |
| Gross Profit | - | 489.98M | 541.24M | 627.82M | 751.12M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 400.53M | 399.16M | 504.09M | 501.81M |
| Operating Income | - | 89.45M | 142.08M | 123.72M | 249.31M |
| EBITDA | - | 272.62M | 318.55M | 310.36M | 389.85M |
| Interest Expense | - | 155.32M | 205.92M | 146.27M | 77.54M |
| Pretax Income | - | -65.88M | -63.83M | -22.55M | 171.76M |
| Tax Provision | - | -14.42M | -12.50M | -3.42M | 59.67M |
| Net Income | - | -51.45M | -51.33M | -19.12M | 112.09M |
| Diluted EPS | - | -0.31 | -0.31 | -0.13 | 0.61 |
| R&D Expense | - | 32.81M | 35.33M | 48.77M | 54.62M |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 4.69B | 4.58B | 4.58B | 5.79B |
| Current Assets | - | 217.90M | 222.05M | 371.04M | 308.41M |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 64.56M | 35.58M | 182.13M | 61.35M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - |
| Receivables | - | 107.08M | 126.09M | 145.24M | 177.04M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 2.59B | 2.53B | 1.50B | 1.91B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 102.21M | 123.49M | 145.63M | 218.06M |
| Long Term Debt | - | 2.21B | 2.20B | 1.22B | 1.46B |
| Total Debt | - | 2.26B | 2.25B | 1.26B | 1.49B |
| Total Equity | - | 2.11B | 2.05B | 3.08B | 3.88B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 166.66M | 166.66M | 172.11M | 191.59M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 102.63M | 51.46M | 169.77M | 309.67M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -17.43M | -61.52M | -27.27M | -680.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -67.06M | -17.15M | 16.65M | 243.45M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -17.43M | -21.52M | -27.27M | -26.48M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 85.20M | 29.94M | 142.50M | 283.19M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | 18.14M | -27.21M | 159.15M | -127.77M |
| Share Buybacks | - | 2.45M | 688.00K | 844.00K | 0 |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 69.5% | 68.4% | 66.5% | 68.3% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 12.7% | 18.0% | 13.1% | 22.7% |
| Net Margin % | - | -7.3% | -6.5% | -2.0% | 10.2% |
| ROE % | - | -2.4% | -2.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% |
| ROCE % | - | 1.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eqt Fund Management S.a R.l. | 12.98% | 24.88M | $652.84M |
| 2 | Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 9.92% | 19.03M | $499.23M |
| 3 | Blackrock Inc. | 9.09% | 17.44M | $457.51M |
| 4 | FMR, LLC | 7.85% | 15.05M | $394.80M |
| 5 | Bain Capital Investors Llc | 6.91% | 13.24M | $347.51M |
| 6 | Advent International LP | 5.77% | 11.06M | $290.21M |
| 7 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 3.46% | 6.63M | $173.87M |
| 8 | Goldentree Asset Management LP | 3.21% | 6.16M | $161.64M |
| 9 | Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 2.71% | 5.19M | $136.17M |
| 10 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.71% | 5.20M | $136.46M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
Recent headlines for WAY
Waystar Reaffirms Long-Term Guidance, Lack of KPIs Disappoints, RBC Says
Waystar (WAY) management reaffirmed guidance for low-double-digit revenue growth and a 40% adjusted
Waystar Targets Autonomous Revenue Cycle With AI, Automation Push at Investor Day
Waystar (NASDAQ:WAY) outlined its strategy to expand its healthcare revenue-cycle-management platform through artificial intelligence, automation and broader adoption of its end-to-end product suite during its inaugural Investor Day in San …
Waystar Expands Executive Leadership to Accelerate Innovation and Growth
Waystar (Nasdaq: WAY), a provider of leading healthcare payment software, today announced two executive leadership appointments designed to accelerate innovation, client adoption, and durable growth.
Waystar (WAY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Revenue hit $319.7 million with 18% growth as AI-powered solutions drive client expansion.
Waystar Holding Corp (WAY) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Revenue Surges 18% as AI-Driven ...
Waystar delivered a strong quarter with $320 million in revenue and raised its full-year guidance, driven by robust bookings and the successful integration of AI-powered revenue cycle solutions.
Waystar Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Waystar (NASDAQ:WAY) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $320 million, up 18% from a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA of $137 million, representing a 43% margin. Chief Executive Officer Matt Hawkins said the company’s results reflected…
WAY — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY) trades at $25.07 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $17.31 to $40.89.
What is the market capitalisation of WAY?
Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY) has a market capitalisation of $4.81B on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of WAY?
WAY trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34.34. The industry average P/E is 25.17. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.18.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WAY?
WAY has a return on equity (ROE) of 3.77%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.48%.
Is WAY a good stock to buy?
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