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LifeMD, Inc. (LFMD)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2025 consolidated revenue was $60.2M (+13% YoY) with gross margin 88%; GAAP diluted EPS was ($0.10), and adjusted EBITDA was $5.1M (+20% YoY) .
- Telehealth remained the growth engine: revenue $47.3M (+18% YoY), telehealth adjusted EBITDA $2.9M (+30% YoY), and active telehealth subscribers rose to ~310.8K (+14% YoY) .
- Versus S&P Global consensus, Q3 revenue missed (actual $60.17M vs $62.13M estimate*) and EPS missed (actual ($0.10) vs ($0.045) estimate*); prior quarter Q2 also missed, while Q1 beat both revenue and EPS* .
- Guidance reset post-WorkSimpli divestiture to pure-play telehealth: Q4 revenue $45–$46M and adjusted EBITDA $3–$4M; FY25 revenue $192–$193M and adjusted EBITDA $13.5–$14.5M, reflecting standalone telehealth and a $1.1M accounting adjustment in 2025 .
- Catalysts: branded GLP‑1 price reductions via Novo/Lilly collaborations, anticipated oral Wegovy launch, insurance enablement reducing CAC by ~33%, and rapid 503A pharmacy licensing expansion .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Telehealth growth and profitability: telehealth revenue +18% YoY to $47.3M and telehealth adjusted EBITDA +30% YoY to $2.9M; active telehealth subscribers +14% YoY to ~310.8K .
- Strategic focus and balance sheet: paid off all outstanding debt in Q3 and divested majority stake in WorkSimpli post-quarter, positioning LifeMD as a pure‑play telehealth and pharmacy platform .
- Management quote: “We expect the GLP‑1 market to evolve rapidly… and we believe LifeMD is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these trends and accelerate growth in 2026.” — Justin Schreiber, CEO .
What Went Wrong
- Estimate misses: Q3 revenue below consensus ($60.17M vs $62.13M*) and EPS loss deeper than expected (GAAP ($0.10) vs consensus ($0.045)); Q2 similarly missed both revenue and EPS, reflecting pressure from compounded GLP‑1 competition .
- Margin mix headwinds: consolidated gross margin down vs prior year; telehealth gross margin at 86% (vs 89% YoY), driven by mix shift to branded GLP‑1 and category mix (weight management >50% of revenue) .
- Accounting revisions delayed the Q3 release (Form 12b‑25); cumulative ~$4.6M revenue correction (no cash impact), with ~$1.1M impact to 2025 and no Q3 quarterly impact .
Financial Results
Consolidated Results vs Prior Periods and Consensus
Notes: Asterisks denote values retrieved from S&P Global. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Segment Revenue Breakdown
KPIs and Telehealth Profitability
Additional P&L Highlights
Non‑GAAP adjustments: adjusted EBITDA excludes interest, taxes, D&A, debt discount amortization, loss on debt extinguishment, financing expenses, litigation, severance, acquisition costs, insurance acceptance/SOX readiness, FX, dividends, stock‑based comp, and NCI, per reconciliation .
Guidance Changes
Note: FY25 guidance reflects divestiture of majority interest in WorkSimpli and a $1.1M 2025 adjustment tied to revenue recognition corrections disclosed Nov 5, 2025 .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “Subsequent to quarter end, we completed the divestiture of our majority ownership in WorkSimpli, which transformed LifeMD into a pure‑play virtual care and pharmacy platform and significantly strengthened our balance sheet.” — Justin Schreiber, CEO .
- “We have also continued to make significant strides in the company’s ongoing telehealth business profitability with year‑to‑date telehealth Adjusted EBITDA profitability up 294% versus year.” — Marc Benathen, CFO .
- “We will be among the first virtual care providers to offer oral Wegovy through our collaboration with Novo Nordisk.” — Justin Schreiber .
- “We exited the third quarter with $23.8 million in cash and no debt.” — Marc Benathen .
Q&A Highlights
- Mix shift and margin mechanics: Brand GLP‑1 uptake now >50% of new patients; shift removes ~$50/order fulfillment fees from compounded products; telehealth gross margin decline ~150 bps from mix, remainder from business mix .
- Insurance enablement: Broadly turned on with ~100–150M lives; CAC down ~33%; expected to increase insured mix and improve acquisition efficiency and retention .
- RexMD drivers: ~8K of ~10K net adds from sexual health (ED), balance from HRT, hair loss, insomnia; CAC $5–$10 higher but unit economics solid .
- 503A licensing path: 35 states targeted in 60–90 days; 50‑state coverage within months (some tougher states later); in‑house compounding expected to lower COGS and improve margins .
- Oral GLP‑1 opportunity: Management expects significant market expansion upon oral launches; cites consumer needle aversion; potential 25%–50% market expansion per CEO’s qualitative view .
Estimates Context
- Q3 2025: Revenue $60.17M vs consensus $62.13M* (miss); GAAP EPS ($0.10) vs consensus ($0.045)* (miss) .
- Q2 2025: Revenue $62.22M vs consensus $66.31M* (miss); GAAP EPS ($0.06) vs consensus ($0.00833)* (miss) .
- Q1 2025: Revenue $65.70M vs consensus $62.47M* (beat); GAAP EPS $0.01 vs consensus ($0.06167)* (beat) .
Notes: Asterisks denote values retrieved from S&P Global. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Near‑term headwinds from compounded GLP‑1 pricing drove Q3 estimate misses; however, branded price cuts and oral launches are clear 2026 demand catalysts .
- Insurance enablement is already reducing CAC ~33% and should improve conversion, retention, and lifetime value as coverage expands (Medicare/commercial) .
- Strategic simplification (WorkSimpli divestiture) clarifies the story but resets FY25 guidance to standalone telehealth; focus shifts to execution against Q4 targets .
- 503A pharmacy scaling (licensing breadth, in‑house compounding) should lower COGS and support margin recovery over time despite mix shifts to behavioral/women’s health .
- RexMD’s return to growth with personalized compounds and HRT adds diversification; watch CAC and subscriber adds to gauge sustained trajectory .
- Monitor regulatory posture toward compounding; tighter FDA enforcement would be a material tailwind for branded GLP‑1 adoption via LifeMD partnerships .
- Trading setup: stock likely sensitive to oral GLP‑1 approvals, pricing updates from Novo/Lilly, insurance coverage milestones, and margin mix commentary on upcoming calls .
Cross‑References and Notes
- Q3 2025 press release and 8‑K exhibit provided detailed financials and guidance .
- Earnings call underscores GLP‑1 pricing strategy, insurance enablement benefits, and platform roadmap (app/marketplace) .
- Nov 5 reschedule press release details revenue recognition corrections; management clarified 2025 impact and no Q3 quarterly impact .