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INSULET CORP (PODD)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Beat-and-raise quarter: Revenue $706.3M (+29.9% y/y) and GAAP/Non-GAAP diluted EPS $1.24 both exceeded S&P consensus; FY25 revenue growth and margin guidance raised across key lines, highlighting durable Omnipod 5 demand and international strength (*consensus values from S&P Global).
  • Gross margin expanded 290 bps y/y to 72.2% while adjusted operating margin reached 17.1% (+90 bps y/y), with investment stepping up in R&D and DTC to support Type 2 adoption and demand generation .
  • International Omnipod revenue crossed $200M for the first time (+46.5% reported; +39.9% cc), aided by rollouts, sensor integrations, and favorable price/mix as DASH upgrades to Omnipod 5 accelerate .
  • Guidance catalysts: FY25 total revenue growth raised to 28–29% (from 24–27%), gross margin now >71% (from ~71%), and operating margin to 17.3–17.5% (from 17.0–17.5%); Q4 outlook embeds continued momentum in U.S. and a large FX tailwind OUS .
  • Strategic setup: Type 2 uptake rising (35%+ of U.S. new starts), smartphone control >55%, expanding prescriber base (>27,000), and manufacturing capacity investments underpin medium-term growth narrative; Investor Day (Nov 20) flagged for deeper roadmap .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Outperformed guidance with broad-based growth: Total revenue $706.3M (+29.9% y/y; +28.2% cc), Omnipod $699.2M (+31.0% y/y; +29.3% cc); U.S. +25.6%, International +46.5% (+39.9% cc) .
    • Margin execution: Gross margin 72.2% (+290 bps y/y); adjusted operating margin 17.1% (+90 bps y/y) on scale, productivity, and price/mix despite higher investments .
    • Type 2 and DTC traction: >35% of U.S. new starts from Type 2; record qualified leads; 65% of DTC leads from providers not yet called on by sales—expands prescriber funnel .
    • Management quote: “We surpassed $700 million in quarterly revenue for the first time… Operating margins expanded 90 bps y/y to 17.1% as we generated operating leverage while continuing to strategically invest” .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Adjusted EBITDA margin ticked down y/y (22.7%, −50 bps) as Insulet accelerated R&D and commercial/DTC investments to seed future growth .
    • Higher interest expense 2025 vs 2024 due to refinancing convertible debt and extended swaps; expects ~+$20M y/y headwind in 2025 .
    • Drug Delivery revenue down y/y to $7.1M and guided down sharply in Q4 (−95% to −85%) on mix and deprioritization vs core diabetes opportunity .

Financial Results

Performance vs prior quarters (absolute)

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($M)$569.0 $649.1 $706.3
GAAP Diluted EPS$0.50 $0.32 $1.24
Adjusted Diluted EPS$1.02 $1.17 $1.24
Gross Margin (%)71.9% 69.7% 72.2%
Operating Income ($M)$88.8 $121.1 $117.7
Operating Margin (%)15.6% 18.7% 16.7%
Adjusted Operating Margin (%)16.4% 17.8% 17.1%
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)$133.9 $157.5 $160.0
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%)23.5% 24.3% 22.7%

Q3 2025 Actual vs S&P Consensus (and recent trend)

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($M) – Actual$569.0 $649.1 $706.3
Revenue ($M) – Consensus*$543.3*$612.3*$679.0*
EPS (GAAP/Adj) – Actual$0.50 / $1.02 $0.32 / $1.17 $1.24 / $1.24
EPS – Consensus*$0.786*$0.923*$1.147*
# of Estimates – Rev/EPS*19 / 18*20 / 20*19 / 20*

Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.

Segment revenue ($M)

SegmentQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
U.S. Omnipod$401.7 $453.2 $497.1
International Omnipod$152.4 $185.8 $202.1
Drug Delivery$14.9 $10.2 $7.1
Total Omnipod$554.1 $639.0 $699.2
Total Revenue$569.0 $649.1 $706.3

Select year-over-year comparisons (Q3 only)

MetricQ3 2024Q3 2025y/y Change
Revenue ($M)$543.9 $706.3 +29.9%
Gross Margin (%)72.2% +290 bps y/y
GAAP Diluted EPS$1.08 $1.24 +$0.16

KPIs and operating drivers

KPIQ2 2025Q3 2025Comment
U.S. prescriber base~25,000+ >27,000 Continued expansion
Smartphone control adoption~45% >55% Higher engagement/retention
Type 2 share of U.S. new starts>30% >35% Early-stage market creation
International price/mix (DASH→O5)Low double-digit lift in Q2 Ongoing benefit Supports margins
International revenue milestone$185.8M >$200M First time >$200M

Guidance Changes

FY25 and Q4 2025 outlook (constant currency unless noted)

MetricPeriodPrevious (as of 8/7/25)Current (as of 11/6/25)Change
U.S. Omnipod revenue growthFY2522%–25% 26%–27% Raised
International Omnipod revenue growthFY2534%–37% 38%–39% Raised
Total Omnipod revenue growthFY2525%–28% 29%–30% Raised
Drug Delivery revenue growthFY25(30)%–(25)% (15)%–(10)% Raised
Total revenue growthFY2524%–27% 28%–29% Raised
Gross marginFY25 (reported)~71% >71% Raised
Adjusted operating marginFY25 (reported)17.0%–17.5% 17.3%–17.5% Narrowed/higher low end
U.S. Omnipod revenue growthQ4 202524%–27% New detail
International Omnipod revenue growthQ4 202537%–40% New detail
Total Omnipod revenue growthQ4 202527%–30% New detail
Drug Delivery revenue growthQ4 2025(95)%–(85)% New detail
Total revenue growthQ4 202525%–28% New detail

Additional guideposts: 2025 non-GAAP tax rate 22%–23%; 2025 diluted share count ~71M; higher 2025 net interest expense vs 2024 due to debt structure changes .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1–Q2 2025)Current Period (Q3 2025)Trend
Type 2 adoption & DTCType 2 first-mover; ~1/3 U.S. NCS; stepped-up DTC; strong outcomes (SECURE-T2D) >35% U.S. NCS Type 2; record DTC leads; 65% from uncov’d providers Accelerating
International growth & mix~39% cc growth; low double-digit OUS price/mix; O5 conversions ~40% (Q2) OUS +39.9% cc; revenue >$200M; continued price/mix benefit Strong, durable
Supply chain & capacity$1B+ invested; evaluating capex acceleration Ramping Acton & Malaysia ahead of plan; planning further capacity Scaling up
Sensor integrationsG7 iOS U.S. live; global integrations progressing Dexcom G7 in Nordics/Italy; Libre 3 U.S. 1H26 priority Expanding options
Phone controlRapid adoption; still ~55% on controllers (Q2) >55% on smartphone; up from 45% q/q Improving engagement
Access & affordabilityPharmacy model (47k stores); ~$1/day; 300M+ covered Continued pharmacy leverage; focus on prior auth streamlining Reinforced
Competition/patch pumpsLeading in competitive conversions (highest since late 2023) Strong competitive conversions in U.S.; moat via tech/form factor/access Favorable
Guidance philosophyConsistent, realistic, confidence to deliver More balanced/outcome-driven; refine KPIs for 2026 Evolving
Regulatory/CMSMonitoring Medicare/DME proposals; Part D not in competitive bidding Watch item
AI/operationsEfficiency via AI/cloud in service ops Continued integration to scale service efficiently Ongoing

Management Commentary

  • CEO: “We surpassed $700 million in quarterly revenue for the first time… Operating margins expanded 90 bps y/y to 17.1% as we generated operating leverage while continuing to strategically invest” .
  • CEO on Type 2: “New customer starts more than doubled y/y and grew sequentially… Large sequential uptake in Type 2 prescribers this quarter” .
  • CFO: “We’re raising total company revenue growth to 28%–29% from 24%–27% and now expect full-year gross margin of more than 71%… Operating margin 17.3%–17.5% as we continue to invest” .
  • COO on DTC flywheel: “~65% of leads came from providers we don’t call on… warm invitations to expand prescriber base” .
  • CEO on international: “Revenue grew 40% y/y cc… benefiting from G7 launch and DASH-to-Omnipod 5 upgrades” .

Q&A Highlights

  • Type 2 market build and DTC: Management tied DTC investments directly to record leads, prescriber activation, and >35% of U.S. new starts; expects continued momentum as evidence and access expand .
  • Competitive conversions: U.S. saw the strongest competitive conversion quarter in years, reflecting differentiated form factor, outcomes, and pharmacy access .
  • International dynamics: Growth primarily volume-driven with ongoing positive price/mix; no material distributor stocking effects .
  • Contracting/pricing: No notable changes in pharmacy contracting tenor/price despite competition; broad preferred access remains .
  • Guidance framework: New CFO emphasized balanced, confidence-based guidance and potential evolution of KPIs into 2026 .

Estimates Context

  • Revenue and EPS exceeded S&P Global consensus in Q1–Q3 2025; Q3 actuals: revenue $706.3M vs $679.0M*, EPS $1.24 vs $1.147* (19/20 estimates) .
  • Continued beats alongside raised FY25 guidance suggest potential upward estimate revisions for FY25 and setup into 2026, particularly on international growth, Type 2 penetration, and margins .

Estimates table (S&P Global)

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue Consensus Mean ($M)*543.3*612.3*679.0*
Primary EPS Consensus Mean ($)*0.786*0.923*1.147*
Revenue – # of Estimates*19*20*19*
EPS – # of Estimates*18*20*20*

Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Beat-and-raise quarter with broadened momentum: elevated FY25 revenue and margin outlooks plus Q4 guidance point to sustained top-line strength and durable margin expansion .
  • Type 2 acceleration is real: rising share of U.S. new starts (>35%), strong DTC funnel efficiency, and expanding prescriber base (>27k) create multi-year adoption runway .
  • International flywheel intact: >$200M quarterly OUS revenue, sensor integrations (G7, Libre) and price/mix benefits support outperformance and profitability .
  • Margin levers vs. reinvestment: GM >71% for FY25; adjusted operating margin 17.3–17.5% despite heavier R&D/DTC—supports growth compounding while preserving expansion .
  • Balance sheet de-risked: Convertible notes redeemed; expect higher 2025 interest expense vs 2024, but simpler capital structure and share count ~71M by year-end .
  • Near-term catalysts: Q4 execution, Investor Day (11/20) with product/algorithm/integration roadmap, and updates on capacity expansion and Type 2 strategy .
  • Watch items: Drug Delivery step-down, macro/FX exposure OUS, and evolving CMS policy landscape; management is actively engaging and sees limited direct exposure via Part D pharmacy model .

Appendices

Additional company updates during Q3 window

  • Board enhancement: Appointment of Robert L. Huffines (former Global Chair of Investment Banking at JPMorgan) to the Board, effective Oct 31, 2025 .
  • Investor Day announcement: Nov 20, 2025 at HQ with strategy and long-term outlook .

Non-GAAP adjustments (Q3 snapshot)

  • Adjusted EPS equals GAAP in Q3 as CFO transition costs ($0.04) and tax items ($0.14) were offset by derivative asset fair value gain (~$0.18) in the non-GAAP bridge .

Why results beat and guidance raised

  • Revenue outperformance driven by: record new customer starts (U.S. and OUS), rising Type 2 contribution, favorable OUS price/mix from DASH→Omnipod 5 upgrades, and strong retention/utilization .
  • Margin expansion supported by scale and manufacturing productivity; reinvestment prioritized for innovation (algorithms/sensors), market development, and demand generation .

All document-based facts and figures are cited. Estimates marked with * are values retrieved from S&P Global.