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iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (IRTC)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Strong top-line and profitability momentum: revenue grew 30.7% YoY to $192.9M on record Zio Monitor and Zio AT performance; adjusted EBITDA margin reached 11.2%, up ~300 bps sequentially, driven by volume leverage and operational efficiencies .
  • Clear beat vs consensus and raised FY guide: Q3 revenue beat by ~4.4% and EPS beat by ~$0.22; FY25 revenue guidance raised to $735–$740M and adjusted EBITDA margin to 8.25%–8.75% (from $720–$730M and 8.0%–8.5%) on continued core strength and sustained Zio AT demand . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
  • Strategic progress: 76 of top 100 customers EHR-integrated; Epic Aura integration shows ~25% utilization uplift within six months; innovative channel partners increased to 18, with growing contribution; submitted 510(k) for next-gen Zio MCT; advancing sleep diagnostics adjacency .
  • Key sensitivities: tariffs remain a ~50 bps FY25 gross margin headwind; FDA remediation ongoing with communication slowed by shutdown; pricing/mix effects from higher Zio AT blend offset by scale and efficiency gains .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Record revenue on broad-based strength: Zio Monitor and Zio AT both set records; new account onboarding was the primary driver, increasingly converting entire systems day-one with both product lines .
    • Profitability inflection: adjusted EBITDA rose to $21.6M (11.2% margin) vs 8.4% in Q2, on volume leverage and operational efficiencies; company generated record free cash flow and now expects FY25 to be slightly FCF positive .
    • Strategic pipeline execution: 30 systems live on Epic Aura and 65 in implementation/discussions (integrated accounts typically see ~25% volume uplift), innovative channel partners rose to 18, and 510(k) for Zio MCT submitted in September .
    • CEO quote: “We achieved record free cash flow generation during the quarter and anticipate this year to be free cash flow positive on an annual basis for the first time in company history.” .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Tariff headwinds: management still anticipates ~50 bps gross margin drag in FY25 from tariffs despite mitigation; Q3 gross margin (71.1%) benefited from scale but was partially offset by higher AT mix .
    • Regulatory overhang: FDA remediation progress continues, but communication was paused during the shutdown; no clarity yet on Zio MCT approval timing; teams pursuing an independent third‑party quality audit .
    • Cost/mix dynamics: higher blended cost per unit from a richer Zio AT mix remains a headwind (offset by efficiencies); adjusted net loss remained modestly negative at $(0.06) per share .

Financial Results

MetricQ3 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$147.538 $158.677 $186.687 $192.884
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$(1.48) $(0.97) $(0.44) $(0.16)
Gross Margin (%)~68.8% (implied from +230 bps YoY) 68.8% 71.2% 71.1%
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$(2.635) $15.696 $21.559
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%)(1.7%) 8.4% 11.2%
Adjusted Operating Expenses ($USD Millions)$140.437 $145.205 $141.426
Unrestricted Cash & Securities (period-end, $USD Millions)$520.6 $545.5 $565.2

Notes: Q3 2024 gross margin approximated from the disclosed +230 bps YoY delta; underlying figure not explicitly disclosed in Q3 2024 materials .

Consensus vs. actual and forward context

MetricQ3 2025 EstimateQ3 2025 ActualSurpriseQ4 2025 Estimate
Revenue ($USD Millions)$184.742*$192.884 +$8.142 / +4.4%*$199.938*
Primary EPS ($)$(0.282)*$(0.06) +$0.22*$0.0595*
Estimates Count (Rev / EPS)15 / 11*14 / 10*

Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

KPIs

KPIQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Home enrollment (% of U.S. volume)~23% ~23% ~23% (steady)
“New store” contribution to YoY volume~65% ~68% ~60%
EHR integration (selected indicators)Early Aura rollouts & pipeline >40 health systems implementing/preparing Aura 30 Aura live; +65 in implementation/discussions

Segment/Product breakdown: The company does not disclose revenue by product; management cited record performance for both Zio Monitor and Zio AT, with AT unit growth more than double corporate average YoY .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY 2025$720M–$730M (Q2 update) $735M–$740M Raised
Adjusted EBITDA MarginFY 20258.0%–8.5% (Q2 update) 8.25%–8.75% Raised
Gross MarginFY 2025Slightly exceed FY24 Slightly exceed FY24 Maintained
Free Cash FlowFY 2025Slightly negative; FCF+ in 2026 (Q2) Slightly positive in 2025 Improved

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ1 2025 (5/1)Q2 2025 (7/31)Q3 2025 (10/30)Trend
AI/data partnershipsBuilding predictive risk tools; upstream detection; early pilots Lucem Health partnership to identify undiagnosed patients via predictive AI Continued progress; pilots showing high yields in risk cohorts Strengthening
EHR integrationEarly Epic Aura rollouts; strong pipeline >40 systems implementing/preparing 30 live; 65 in pipeline; ~25% volume uplift post-integration Expanding
Innovative channelsLow-single-digit volume share; early innings 12 partners; growing contribution 18 partners; contribution stepped up Scaling
Zio AT/MCTAT outpaced corp. growth; AT share ~10–12% market Record AT; MCT 510(k) planned Q3 Record AT; MCT 510(k) submitted; target share expansion path to 25–35% over time Positive
Tariffs/supply chain~50–75 bps GM headwind anticipated ~20–40 bps GM headwind updated ~50 bps FY headwind reiterated Managed
RegulatoryOn-plan remediation; above-and-beyond QMS revamp Continuing remediation; third‑party audit planned H2 FDA comms slowed by shutdown; external audit underway Progressing
InternationalUK momentum; Japan launch announced Japan launch and EU presence growing Japan: 13 systems live; EU/UK growth continues Building
Sleep diagnosticsEarly work on sleep diagnostics & multi-sensing pathway Emerging

Management Commentary

  • “We achieved record free cash flow generation during the quarter and anticipate this year to be free cash flow positive on an annual basis for the first time in company history.” — Quentin Blackford, CEO .
  • “We delivered another quarter of strong, profitable growth... revenue of $192.9 million, up 30.7% year-over-year, combined with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2%.” — Dan Wilson, CFO .
  • “Epic Aura integrated customers typically see an average increase of nearly 25% in monitoring volume within the first six months of going live.” — CEO .
  • “We are raising our revenue guidance for full year 2025 to $735 to $740 million... [and] raising our full year adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to 8.25% to 8.75%.” — CFO .

Q&A Highlights

  • Growth drivers: Record monitor and AT quarters; new account onboarding increasingly converts full systems and both modalities on day one; mix of share gains and broader market growth; innovative channel contribution rising .
  • Zio MCT strategy: 510(k) submitted; approval timing uncertain; expect 2026 outlook to exclude MCT until visibility improves; long-term AT/MCT share opportunity to 25–35% from ~13% today .
  • Innovative channels: Partners increased from 12 (Q2) to 18; sales cycles vary; contribution stepped up Q3; many programs target asymptomatic, undiagnosed comorbid populations with promising yields .
  • EHR impact: Epic Aura integration associated with ~25% utilization uplift and durable adoption across networks; 76 of top 100 customers now EHR-integrated .
  • Regulatory: FDA remediation continues; communications paused during shutdown; independent third-party quality audit underway; operational progress remains on plan .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 2025: Revenue beat ~$8.1M (+4.4%); EPS beat ~$0.22, reflecting operating leverage and favorable price/mix (despite higher AT unit costs) . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
  • Q4 2025 setup: Street models ~$200M revenue and ~$0.06 EPS; management expects continued strong volume growth and normal seasonality; FY guide now embeds slightly higher monitor-led strength . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Durable growth and profitability momentum: three consecutive quarters of 20%+ YoY growth, gross margin ~71% and adjusted EBITDA margin >11% in Q3, underpinned by scale and efficiency .
  • Broad-based demand: record Zio Monitor and Zio AT adoption, rising innovative channel contribution, and EHR-enabled workflow advantages drive sustained volume .
  • Clear catalysts: FY25 guidance raised; Zio MCT 510(k) filed; ongoing Epic Aura rollouts; sleep diagnostics adjacency emerging .
  • Manageable headwinds: tariff drag (~50 bps) and higher AT mix costs are being offset by operational efficiencies; regulatory remediation advancing with additional external audit .
  • Near-term trading lens: beat-and-raise quarter with improving FCF trajectory (now FY25 positive) typically supports multiple expansion; monitor strength supports Q4 seasonality narrative; upside optionality from innovative channels .
  • Medium-term thesis: share gains in MCT post-approval, sustained primary care expansion, and platform leverage via EHR/AI should support revenue CAGR acceleration and margin expansion toward 2027 targets .

References

  • Q3 2025 press release and financials ; 8‑K and Exhibit 99.1 .
  • Q3 2025 earnings call transcript .
  • Q2 2025 8‑K/press release and call .
  • Q1 2025 8‑K/press release and call .
  • Clinical evidence press releases (AMALFI/AVALON) .

Estimates disclaimer: Values retrieved from S&P Global.*