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Ardent Health (ARDT) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026
Ardent Health (ARDT) reported revenue of $1.6B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -1% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.7%, net earnings $16.9M (1.0% of revenue).
Ardent Health, Q2 2026: revenue $1.6B (-1% year over year), operating margin 2.7%, net earnings $16.9M, operating cash flow $197M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.6B | +1% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $43.2M | -42% | -65% |
| Net earnings | $16.9M | -58% | -77% |
| Operating cash flow | $197M | — | +67% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.6B in Q2 2026, down 1% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.04B, a 2.7% margin (down 4.8 points year over year). Total costs grew 4% against a revenue fall of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+88%). Net earnings were $0.02B, down 77% year over year. The effective tax rate was 19.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.20B (up 67% year over year), 567% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.04B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.12B.
Questions
What was Ardent Health's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Ardent Health (ARDT) reported revenue of $1.6B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -1% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Ardent Health profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $43.2M (2.7% of revenue) and net earnings $16.9M.
Source: Ardent Health 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.