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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
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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.” .
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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
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
Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
KPIs
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
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
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.*