Q4 2024 Earnings Summary
- The company met its core base business revenue guidance of $240 million to $260 million, achieving approximately $246 million to $250 million, demonstrating resilience despite the decline in migrant-related revenues.
- The company has a robust pipeline with 27 municipal contracts, 29 health system deals, and over 120 payer and provider deals, which is expected to drive future growth.
- The transportation business has been growing at over 30% compounded annually for the past 3 years, with a 15% growth target for next year, supported by existing contracts and a strong pipeline of transport-related deals.
- The company faces uncertainty in achieving revenue targets, as $25 million in municipal mobile health revenue needed to meet guidance is not yet contracted, posing a risk to their projections.
- Migrant-related revenues may decline faster than expected, and there is a risk that replacement core revenues may not ramp up in time, potentially impacting the EBITDA outlook.
- The company has reduced its EBITDA margin guidance from 8-10% to mid-single digits (~5%) due to increased investments and higher SG&A expenses, which may continue to affect profitability.
Metric | YoY Change | Reason |
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Total Revenue | -39% (from $199.2M in Q4 2023 to $120.9M in Q4 2024) | Total revenue declined sharply primarily due to a major drop in the Mobile Health Services revenue, which decreased by nearly 52%, while Transportation Services remained almost flat, compounded by previous high levels from Q4 2023. |
Mobile Health Services Revenue | -52% (from $150.45M in Q4 2023 to $71.76M in Q4 2024) | The Mobile Health Services segment suffered a steep decline as its revenue dropped from $150.45M to $71.76M, likely driven by a planned wind-down of key programs that had significantly contributed in the previous period. |
Transportation Services Revenue | +0.5% (from $48.79M in Q4 2023 to $49.05M in Q4 2024) | Transportation Services remained stable, with only a marginal increase from $48.79M to $49.05M, indicating that this segment was largely resilient even as the Mobile Health Services segment declined. |
Operating Income | Negative shift (from $11.67M profit in Q4 2023 to -$7.47M in Q4 2024) | Operating performance turned sharply negative, as the dramatic revenue decline—mainly from the Mobile Health Services segment—combined with fixed or inadequately adjusted operating expenses led to a swing from a positive $11.67M to a loss of $7.47M. |
Net Income | Swing from $7.99M profit to -$9.89M loss | Net income deteriorated drastically, with the loss of -$9.89M resulting from the revenue drop and margin pressure; this reversal, also reflected in the decline of EPS to -$0.03 (basic) and -$0.04 (diluted), underscores the impact of the weakened Mobile Health Services performance. |
Metric | Period | Previous Guidance | Current Guidance | Change |
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Revenue Guidance | FY 2025 | $410 million to $450 million | $410 million to $450 million | no change |
Gross Margin | FY 2025 | no prior guidance | remain in line with or slightly better than those of 2024 | no prior guidance |
EBITDA Margin | FY 2025 | no prior guidance | mid-single digits | no prior guidance |
Cash Flow from Operations | FY 2025 | no prior guidance | significantly higher than $70 million generated in 2024 | no prior guidance |
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) | FY 2025 | no prior guidance | reduce consolidated DSO to the 90- to 100-day range by around the midpoint of 2025 | no prior guidance |
Metric | Period | Guidance | Actual | Performance |
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Revenue | FY 2024 | $620 million to $630 million | $616.56 million (192.09+ 164.95+ 138.68+ 120.84) | Missed |
Topic | Previous Mentions | Current Period | Trend |
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Core revenue guidance and performance | In Q1–Q3, guidance was closely discussed with Q1 setting a base range of $280–300M, Q2 reaffirming this target, and Q3 revising 2024 guidance downward while emphasizing the transition from migrant-related work. | In Q4, core revenue performance met guidance with a Q4 base business revenue of approximately $66M and strong confidence in significant 2025 growth supported by a robust deal pipeline. | Consistently monitored; sentiment remains positive with evolving confidence in future growth as the pipeline strengthens. |
Pipeline and contract wins | Q1 highlighted expansion with major payer contracts. In Q2, a flurry of new contracts and diversified wins (including municipal and payer partnerships) was noted. Q3 emphasized aggressive ramp-up with significant deal flow and geographic expansion. | Q4 showcased a robust pipeline with 27 municipal contracts, 29 health system deals, and over 120 payer/provider opportunities. There was strong conversion of deals and continued focus on evergreen opportunities. | Consistent growth; contract wins are expanding steadily with an increasing focus on long-term, sustainable opportunities. |
Migrant-related revenue decline and project wind-down | From Q1 through Q3, discussions centered on declining migrant-related revenue—with Q1 setting revised revenue ranges, Q2 noting sequential declines and operational adjustments, and Q3 detailing continued wind-down and its impact on mobile health revenues. | Q4 reiterated the significant decline, citing a Q4 migrant-related revenue of approximately $55M and detailed the wind-down of projects (e.g., HPD sites) with a clear transition strategy toward the base business. | A continuing decline managed proactively; the company is reallocating resources to its core base business to offset the loss. |
Care gap closure program growth | Q1 introduced growth driven by payer quality metrics and expanding care gap initiatives. Q2 reported that patient numbers more than doubled sequentially, and Q3 provided extensive details on program expansion and future targets. | In Q4, strong investments in tech and field training were noted along with a world‐class NPS of 86, 1,000 visit per week run rate at year-end, and ambitious targets for 2025 (65K care gap closures, 10K primary care patients, 70K virtual care patients). | Consistently accelerating; investment and performance metrics indicate robust and growing program success. |
Expansion into virtual and in-home primary care | Q1 emphasized differentiation by combining virtual care with in-person visits and highlighted payer partnerships. Q2 noted significant growth in mobile health, while Q3 detailed primary care patient enrollment and virtual care management scaling. | Q4 outlined clear expansion targets (10K primary care patients, 70K virtual care management patients) and noted strategic acquisition (mobile phlebotomy via PTI Health) to enhance in-home capabilities. | Strong upward trend; service offerings are expanding with targeted enrollment and strategic integration, reinforcing competitive advantage. |
Transportation business performance and margin trends | Q1 reported robust revenue growth (20% increase) with high gross margins (over 33%). Q2 noted moderate revenue gains alongside margin pressures from higher subcontractor costs and one-time adjustments. Q3 showed steady performance with slight margin compression but some improvement. | Q4 reported a modest revenue increase (1% rise) with a noted decline in adjusted gross margins (from 37.4% to 30.1%) due to the loss of one-time benefits and residual costs; management remains optimistic about margin recovery as cost issues are resolved. | Stable revenue growth amid cyclical margin fluctuations; overall sentiment is cautiously optimistic about recovery as cost pressures ease. |
EBITDA margin guidance and profitability concerns | Q1 projected an 11% adjusted EBITDA margin with efforts to offset the wind-down of migrant projects. Q2 maintained a target around 10%–12% with positive Q2 performance, while Q3 guided margins at 8%–10% amid modest profitability concerns due to growth investments. | Q4 saw a reduction in EBITDA margin guidance into the mid-single digits, attributed to ongoing strategic investments and the expedited wind-down of migrant-related revenues. | Increasing short-term margin pressure due to heavy investments; while profitability is challenged now, the long-term outlook remains tied to growth initiatives. |
Strategic investments and associated margin compression risks | Q1 and Q2 provided little detailed discussion on this topic. In Q3, strategic investments related to expansion (e.g., care gap programs) were briefly linked to temporary margin compression. | Q4 offered a detailed discussion on significant investments in technology, care gap infrastructure, and field training, explicitly acknowledging near-term margin compression as a trade-off for long-term growth. | An emerging focus that intensified in Q4; investments are now recognized as critical for future growth despite current margin compression risks. |
Cash flow performance and liquidity challenges | Q1 outlined liquidity challenges from a negative working capital cycle and rising payables, with expectations for improvement through receivable collections. Q2 showed marked cash flow improvements, reduced DSO, and strengthened cash balances. Q3 continued this positive trend with further cash flow and liquidity enhancements. | Q4 reported strong cash flow performance with $70M from operations, a 20% reduction in accounts receivable, and improvement in DSO—from 153 to 125 days—even though delayed HPD payments posed a short-term challenge; overall cash and cash equivalents reached $107.3M. | Consistent and progressive improvement; liquidity challenges are diminishing amid robust operational cash flow and effective receivables management. |
Reputational risks from politicized migrant-related work | In Q1, the company acknowledged that politicization of its migrant-related work created reputational risks and market "noise," with one partner temporarily pausing engagement, though overall confidence was maintained through proactive communication. | No mention in Q2, Q3, or Q4 earnings calls. | Topic has been de-emphasized or resolved; it is no longer a focus in recent periods. |
External factors impacting demand (e.g., Medicare Advantage star ratings) | Q1 detailed how factors like Medicare Advantage star ratings and HEDIS measures were driving demand for care gap closure programs. Q2 addressed external pressures from high medical cost ratios, increased utilization in Medicare and Medicaid. Q3 noted a significant drop in star ratings by a major payer, thereby accentuating the need for DocGo's solutions. | Q4 emphasized that stricter quality measures imposed by CMS and states are intensifying payer focus on quality initiatives, driving demand for DocGo’s care gap closure programs. | Consistently recognized as a catalyst for demand; discussion has evolved from cost pressures to broader regulatory and quality compliance factors, with a uniformly positive impact on program appeal. |
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Base Business Growth
Q: Can the base business offset declining migrant revenues?
A: Management is confident that the base business can grow sufficiently to offset declining migrant revenues. They have closed 10% more deals at the start of the year compared to November , with a robust pipeline including 27 municipal contracts, 29 health system deals, and over 120 payer and provider deals. They remain excited about the base business's growth prospects. -
EBITDA Margin Outlook
Q: Why has EBITDA margin guidance decreased to 5%?
A: The EBITDA margin guidance has been adjusted down to 5% due to increased investments in technology, personnel, and business development. Management is investing heavily in their tech stack, automating patient engagement processes, and training field personnel to deliver a wide range of services. They believe these investments are necessary for long-term growth. -
Revenue Guidance Confidence
Q: How confident are you in achieving the 2025 revenue guidance?
A: Management is confident in achieving the $430 million revenue guidance. The transportation business is expected to grow by $30 million to $225 million , with most of the increase already contracted. The payer program and recent acquisitions contribute additional revenue, leaving approximately $25 million in municipal mobile health yet to be contracted. -
Migrant Revenue Risk
Q: Is there a risk migrant revenues decline further?
A: It is possible that migrant-related revenues could be less than the projected $50 million due to the fluid situation. Management plans to transition personnel to growing base business opportunities, and this has been accounted for in the lower EBITDA guidance. -
Cash Flow Expectations
Q: What are the expectations for operating cash flow?
A: The company expects significant operating cash flow in 2025, exceeding the $70 million generated in 2024. This is supported by collections of accounts receivable from migrant programs, totaling about $150 million at year-end. -
Transport Business Growth
Q: What is the outlook for the transport business?
A: Management expects the transport business to grow by 15%, driven by new health system contracts and leveraging their advanced tech platform. They have about 30 health system deals in the pipeline and believe the transport business will continue to expand. -
Insurance Cost Fluctuations
Q: Can insurance cost fluctuations impact earnings again?
A: As a self-insured company, there is inherent uncertainty in insurance costs. While unexpected expenses occurred this quarter, management believes their conservative reserving and experience will help smooth out costs over time, and overall they are saving millions by being self-insured. -
Care Gap Closure Targets
Q: Are you on track to meet care gap closure targets?
A: Management remains committed to achieving 65,000 care gap visits in 2025. Currently, they are conducting 400–500 visits per week and aim to reach over 2,000 visits per week by year-end. They also plan to enroll 10,000 primary care patients and monitor 70,000 patients. -
Municipal Business and Policy Impact
Q: How might changes in Washington affect municipal business?
A: Management is focusing on evergreen municipal opportunities less influenced by federal policy changes, such as providing care for veterans. They have signed two contracts under Project Prime and believe these services will remain a priority regardless of political shifts. -
Operating Expenses
Q: What are the expectations for total operating expenses?
A: Gross margins are expected to be around 35% , with SG&A expenses approximately 30% of revenue for the full year. Management anticipates that absolute SG&A dollars will decline sequentially throughout the year as revenues grow and investments scale.