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Mar 31

DaVita Q1 2025 Earnings Report

DaVita delivered solid Q1 2025 results with steady revenues and disciplined cost controls, though free cash flow turned negative.

Key Takeaways

DaVita generated $3.224 billion in revenue and $162.9 million in net income in Q1 2025. The company maintained strong operating margins and EPS, while managing rising patient care costs and share repurchases.

Q1 2025 revenue reached $3.224 billion, up from $3.071 billion YoY.

EPS held strong at $2.00, matching adjusted EPS.

Free cash flow was negative $45 million, impacted by capex and distributions.

U.S. dialysis segment contributed the bulk of revenue with solid operating margins.

Total Revenue
$3.22B
Previous year: $3.07B
+5.0%
EPS
$2
Previous year: $2.38
-16.0%
US Treatment Volume
7.04M
Previous year: 7.15M
-1.6%
US Treatment Days
76.7
Avg Treatments/Day
91.79K
Previous year: 92.16K
-0.4%
Gross Profit
$807M
Previous year: $992M
-18.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$439M
Previous year: $345M
+27.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$45M
Previous year: -$327M
-86.2%
Total Assets
$17.1B
Previous year: $17.4B
-1.8%

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DaVita Revenue by Segment

DaVita Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

DaVita expects steady performance in 2025, with adjusted net income per share between $10.20 and $11.30 and free cash flow ranging from $1.0B to $1.25B.

Positive Outlook

  • Guides adjusted EPS between $10.20–$11.30 for FY 2025.
  • Free cash flow forecast of $1.0B–$1.25B suggests healthy liquidity.
  • U.S. dialysis operations maintain strong margins.
  • IKC segment positioned for longer-term growth in value-based care.
  • Effective cost controls and admin savings helped maintain margins.

Challenges Ahead

  • Free cash flow turned negative in Q1 2025.
  • Dialysis treatment volume declined YoY.
  • Rising patient care costs due to phosphate binders and labor.
  • International income contribution dropped vs Q4.
  • Adjusted operating income was flat despite higher revenues.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income