As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the healthcare technology for providers industry, including Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) and its peers.

The healthcare technology sector provides software and data analytics to help hospitals and clinics streamline operations and improve patient outcomes, often through value-based care models. Future growth is expected as providers prioritize digital transformation to manage rising costs and patient demands. Tailwinds include the adoption of AI-driven tools and government incentives for digitization. There are challenges as well, including long sales cycles and slow adoption by providers, who may be resistance to change. Tightening hospital budgets and cybersecurity threats are additional risks that could slow adoption.

The 4 healthcare technology for providers stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.1% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 5.6% on average since the latest earnings results.

Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH)

Formerly known as Apollo Medical Holdings until early 2024, Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) operates a technology-powered healthcare platform that enables physicians to deliver coordinated care while successfully participating in value-based payment models.

Astrana Health reported revenues of $965.1 million, up 55.6% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1.9%. Overall, it was a satisfactory quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but full-year revenue guidance slightly missing analysts’ expectations.

"We had a strong start to 2026, delivering disciplined growth, strong medical cost performance, continued operating leverage, and early performance from new full-risk contracts in line with our expectations," said Brandon Sim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Astrana Health.

Astrana Health pulled off the fastest revenue growth but had the weakest full-year guidance update of the whole group. Unsurprisingly, the stock is up 5.3% since reporting and currently trades at $38.

Is now the time to buy Astrana Health? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q1: Omnicell (NASDAQ: OMCL)

Driven by the vision of an "Autonomous Pharmacy" with zero medication errors, Omnicell (NASDAQ: OMCL) provides medication management automation and adherence tools that help healthcare systems and pharmacies reduce errors and improve efficiency.

Omnicell reported revenues of $309.9 million, up 14.9% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 1.8%. The business had an exceptional quarter with EBITDA guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts’ expectations and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 18.1% since reporting. It currently trades at $44.44.

Is now the time to buy Omnicell? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Slowest Q1: Evolent Health (NYSE: EVH)

Founded in 2011 to transform how healthcare is delivered to patients with complex needs, Evolent Health (NYSE: EVH) provides specialty care management services and technology solutions that help health plans and providers deliver better care for patients with complex conditions.

Evolent Health reported revenues of $496.2 million, up 2.6% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 6.9%. It was a mixed quarter as it posted a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates.

Evolent Health delivered the highest full-year guidance raise but had the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth in the group. Interestingly, the stock is up 3.1% since the results and currently trades at $3.95.

Read our full analysis of Evolent Health’s results here.

Privia Health (NASDAQ: PRVA)

Operating in 13 states and the District of Columbia with over 4,300 providers serving more than 4.8 million patients, Privia Health (NASDAQ: PRVA) is a technology-driven company that helps physicians optimize their practices, improve patient experiences, and transition to value-based care models.

Privia Health reported revenues of $603.8 million, up 25.8% year on year. This result beat analysts’ expectations by 7.4%. More broadly, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Privia Health delivered the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is down 4.1% since reporting and currently trades at $23.

Read our full, actionable report on Privia Health here, it’s free.

Market Update

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