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LifeMD — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Third quarter 2026 revenue was $44.6 million, a 7% decrease year-over-year from $47.7 million in the prior-year period.
    • GAAP net loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders was $5.2 million ($0.11 per share), compared to $8.4 million ($0.18 per share) in the second quarter of 2026 and $5.4 million ($0.12 per share) in the prior-year period.
    • Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of approximately $0.4 million, compared to a loss of $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2026 and a profit of $2.8 million in the prior-year period.
    • Gross profit was $36.4 million, down from $40.7 million in the prior-year period; gross margin was approximately 82%, compared to 85% in the prior-year period.
    • Selling and marketing expenses decreased 18% year-over-year and 34% sequentially to $18.5 million.
    • General and administrative expenses increased 6% year-over-year to $14.7 million.
    • Cash totaled $21.9 million as of September 30, 2026, with no debt at quarter-end.
    • Accounts payable increased significantly to $37.7 million from $14.1 million at the end of 2025.
    • Inventory increased to $10.3 million from $2.8 million at the end of 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Fourth quarter 2026 revenue guidance is $46 million to $49 million.
    • Fourth quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is a loss of $4 million to $2 million.
    • Full year 2026 revenue guidance was revised down to $188 million to $191 million, compared to previous guidance of $205.5 million to $212.5 million.
    • Full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was revised down to a loss of $12.6 million to $10.6 million, compared to previous guidance of a loss of $6.0 million to breakeven.
    • Management expects to sustain or improve unit economics going forward.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Total active subscribers increased 13% year-over-year to approximately 350,000.
    • LifeMD Pharmacy shipment volume grew 58.3% year-over-year.
    • Entered into arrangements with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to dispense self-pay branded GLP-1 medications (Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Foundayo).
    • Entered into an exclusive relationship with AT&T to provide healthcare and pharmacy services to its 100 million wireless and fiber customers and 110,000 U.S. employees.
    • Women's health program continued to improve with the addition of experienced leadership.
    • Enterprise healthcare offering is being prepared for marketing to businesses across the country in the fourth quarter.
    • Gross margin decline to 82% from 85% is attributed to a change in presentation recognizing medications fulfilled by the pharmacy on a gross revenue basis.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Cost per acquisition fell 32% from May to September, while monthly media spend declined 45%.
    • Partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and AT&T are expected to drive future growth.
    • The company is prioritizing longer patient commitments over short-term revenue growth.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Revenue for the quarter was below guidance due to reduced marketing spend, prioritization of longer patient commitments, and slower-than-expected ramp-up of new partnerships.
    • Litigation costs related to the Johnston v. LifeMD, Inc. class action complaint and executive separation agreements were included in Adjusted EBITDA adjustments.
    • Forward-looking statements are subject to risks including regulatory developments, market conditions, and the ability to comply with complex regulations.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Justin Schreiber stated the company is "getting more efficient" and believes decisions made to reduce marketing spend and prioritize patient commitments put the company in a stronger position to grow profitably.
    • CFO Atul Kavthekar noted that the gross margin decline reflects a presentation change rather than an economic one and highlighted the new $12.5 million term loan provides greater flexibility for working capital.
    • Management expressed confidence in sustaining or improving unit economics despite the revenue miss.
  • Other Key Points:

    • Subsequent to quarter-end, LifeMD closed on a $12.5 million non-convertible senior secured term loan with Avenue Capital to replace its prior revolving credit facility.
    • The company divested WorkSimpli on November 4, 2025, which is reported as discontinued operations.
    • Preferred stock dividends for the quarter were $776,563.
    • The company reported a net loss from continuing operations before income taxes of $4.5 million for the quarter.
    • Cash paid for interest was $0 for the quarter, compared to $241,464 in the prior-year period.
Company
LIFEMD INC
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Health Information Services