Recent Updates — HSTM
HealthStream completed a private placement transaction on September 14, 2026, issuing 1,355,932 shares of common stock to WJRJJ Ventures for approximately $40 million at $29.50 per share. The investor also acquired 144,068 existing shares from CEO Robert A. Frist Jr. for approximately $4.25 million at the same price, totaling 1.5 million shares purchased. Proceeds will support general corporate purposes, including working capital and strategic initiatives. This is a material equity issuance involving significant capital inflow and related-party dynamics with Empath Nursing.
On September 10, 2026, HealthStream, Inc. entered into the Second Amendment to its Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement with Truist Bank as Administrative Agent. The amendment maintains a maximum revolving loan principal of $50 million, including $5 million sublimits for swingline loans and standby letters of credit, with an option to increase availability by up to $25 million subject to lender commitments. The facility matures on September 10, 2031. Interest rates are based on Base Rate or Term SOFR plus applicable margins that vary with the Company’s net funded debt leverage ratio; initial margins are 0.50% for base rate loans and 1.50% for SOFR loans. The agreement imposes financial covenants requiring a net funded debt leverage ratio of no more than 3.00 to 1.00 and an interest coverage ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00. HealthStream, Inc. operates in the healthcare education and workforce development industry, providing training solutions for healthcare professionals.
HealthStream reported second quarter 2026 results with record revenue of $83.7 million, a 12.5% increase from the prior year period. Operating income rose 41.4% to $8.3 million, while net income increased 23.8% to $6.7 million, yielding diluted earnings per share of $0.23. Adjusted EBITDA grew 16.9% to $20.6 million. The company updated its full-year 2026 guidance, raising the revenue forecast to a range of $327.0–$332.0 million and net income to $19.5–$22.2 million. Additionally, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.035 per share, payable on August 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026. HealthStream operates in the healthcare technology sector, providing clinical workforce solutions and platform-delivered services.
HealthStream, Inc. disclosed a cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorized third party accessed and exfiltrated files from its corporate file server. The breach affected employee information, billing data for certain customers and vendors, and corporate legal records. Approximately 75 credentialing customers were impacted due to data copied for conversion and troubleshooting purposes; these clients have been notified. No customer-facing systems, protected health information (HIPAA), or encryption-related damage was identified, and operations continued without interruption. The company incurred remediation expenses but does not expect a material adverse impact on business or financial results. HealthStream operates in the healthcare education and workforce development industry.