Q4 2024 Oscar Health Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Feb 04, 2025 / 10:00PM GMT

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Key Points

Positve

Oscar Health Inc (OSCR) reported its strongest financial performance in history, achieving adjusted EBITDA profitability of $100 million, a $245 million improvement year-over-year.
The company achieved net income profitability for the first time, with a net income of $25 million, marking a $296 million increase over the previous year.
Total revenue grew by 57% year-over-year to $9.2 billion, driven by record high membership and strong retention.
Oscar Health Inc (OSCR) experienced significant market share gains, particularly in key states like Florida, Tennessee, and Texas, and performed well in new geographies such as North Carolina.
The company's technology platform, with AI integration, is enhancing operational efficiency and member engagement, reducing provider administrative tasks, and improving care delivery.

Negative

The fourth quarter medical loss ratio (MLR) increased by 170 basis points year-over-year, indicating some pressure on profitability.
Oscar Health Inc (OSCR) faced challenges with risk adjustment settlements, which impacted both MLR and revenue.
The company anticipates a 9.1% impact of effectuation against actual paying members, reflecting potential enrollment declines.
There is a potential risk of attrition throughout the year as members may gain employment or stop paying premiums.
Oscar Health Inc (OSCR) is making investments in SG&A to accelerate growth, which may impact short-term profitability despite long-term benefits.

Operator

Good evening. My name is Rob, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Oscar Health's fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions)

I will now turn the conference over to Chris Potochar, Vice President of Treasury and Investor Relations.

Chris Potochar

Oscar Health Inc - VP of Investor Relations

Good evening everyone. Thank you for joining us for our fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings call. Mark Bertolini, Oscar's Chief Executive Officer; and (Trades, Portfolio)ley, Oscar's Chief Financial Officer, will host this evening's call. This call can also be accessed through our Investor Relations website at ir.hioscar.com.

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