Q1 2026 Auna SA Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Auna SA (AUNA) reported a 10% year-over-year revenue growth in FX-neutral terms for the first quarter of 2026.
- The company has stabilized and restored growth in its Mexico hospital platform, with a 19% quarter-over-quarter increase in adjusted EBITDA.
- Auna SA (AUNA) has strengthened its position in Colombia by expanding risk-sharing agreements, reducing reliance on intervened payers, and increasing revenues from new payers.
- In Peru, healthcare plan memberships grew by 6%, and oncology plans grew by 3%, contributing to revenue growth.
- The company reported a 22% increase in cash position to 409 million soles, with free cash flow increasing 2.6 times compared to the previous year.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 5% FX-neutral due to extraordinary items, including revenue adjustments and payroll increases.
- Margin contracted by 2.9 percentage points, impacted by revenue adjustments and increased doctor compensation.
- In Peru, revenue growth was affected by higher revenue reconciliation penalties and delays in rebate recognition.
- Colombia's adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 1.7 percentage points due to a higher proportion of risk-sharing contracts and increased variable costs.
- The company's leverage ratio rose slightly to 3.7 times, primarily due to non-cash FX effects.
Good morning, and welcome to ONUS First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Rob, and I will be your operator for today's call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode, and please note that this call is being recorded. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the end of today's presentation. Now, I would like to turn the call over to Anna Maria Mora, Head of Investor Relations. Ma'am, please go ahead.
Thank you, operator. Hello, everyone, and welcome to Auna's conference call to review our first-quarter results.
Please note that there is a webcast presentation to accompany the discussion during this call.
If you need a copy of the presentation, please go to our Investor Relations website or contact Auna's Investor Relations team.
Please note that when we discuss variances, we will be doing so on a year-over-year basis and in effect-neutral or local currency terms with regard to Mexico and Colombia, unless we note otherwise.
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