Select Medical Holdings Corporation Announces Results For Its Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025, Its 2026 Business Outlook, and Cash Dividend

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Select Medical Holdings Corporation (“Select Medical,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (NYSE: SEM) today announced results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, its 2026 business outlook, and the declaration of a cash dividend.

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue increased 6.4% to $1,396.6 million, compared to $1,312.6 million for the same quarter, prior year. Income from continuing operations before other income and expense increased 203.1% to $63.9 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $21.1 million for the same quarter, prior year. Income from continuing operations, net of tax, increased 461.0% to $37.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to loss from continuing operations, net of tax, of $10.5 million for the same quarter, prior year. In connection with the distribution of Concentra Group Holdings Parent (“Concentra”) common stock to our stockholders, there was a one-time acceleration of $45.9 million of stock compensation expense, which reduced income (loss) from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Additionally, during the quarter ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a loss on early retirement of debt of $17.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $104.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $116.0 million for the same quarter, prior year. Earnings per common share from continuing operations increased 184.2% to $0.16 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to diluted loss per common share from continuing operations of $0.19 for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations, net of tax, was $0.16 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $0.18 for the same quarter, prior year. Prior year adjusted earnings per common share excludes the one-time acceleration of stock compensation expense, the loss on early retirement of debt, and certain transaction costs associated with the Concentra transaction. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of income from continuing operations, net of tax, to Adjusted EBITDA are presented in table IX of this release. A reconciliation of earnings per common share from continuing operations, net of tax, to adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations, net of tax, is presented in table X of this release.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, revenue increased 5.1% to $5,452.8 million, compared to $5,187.1 million for the prior year. Income from continuing operations before other income and expense increased 25.3% to $336.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $268.3 million for the prior year. Income from continuing operations, net of tax, increased 65.0% to $214.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $130.0 million for the prior year. In connection with the distribution of Concentra, there was a one-time acceleration of $45.9 million of stock compensation expense, which reduced income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2024. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a loss on early retirement of debt of $28.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $493.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $510.4 million for the prior year. Earnings per common share from continuing operations, net of tax, increased 127.5% to $1.16 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $0.51 for the prior year. Adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations, net of tax, increased 23.4% to $1.16 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $0.94 for the prior year. Prior year adjusted earnings per common share excludes the one-time acceleration of stock compensation expense and the loss on early retirement of debt. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of income from continuing operations, net of tax, to Adjusted EBITDA are presented in table IX of this release. A reconciliation of earnings per common share from continuing operations, net of tax, to adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations, net of tax, is presented in table X of this release.

On November 25, 2024, we completed a tax-free distribution of 104,093,503 shares of common stock of Concentra to our stockholders. Following the completion of the distribution, we no longer own any shares of Concentra’s common stock. The results of Concentra, and related transaction costs, have been reflected as discontinued operations in the prior period consolidated statements of operations.

On November 24, 2025, the Company received a non-binding indication of interest from Robert A. Ortenzio, our Executive Chairman, Co-Founder and Director, to acquire all of the Company’s outstanding shares for cash consideration of $16.00 to $16.20 per share of our common stock (the “Proposal” and such transaction, the “Take Private Transaction”). Mr. Ortenzio publicly announced the Proposal on November 24, 2025 in a Schedule 13D filing with the SEC. On November 25, 2025, in connection with the Proposal, the disinterested members of the Board of Directors met and voted to form an independent special committee of the Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”). The Special Committee is carefully reviewing and evaluating the Proposal in consultation with their advisors and will determine the appropriate course of action in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. In connection therewith, the Special Committee is evaluating other potential strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value.

Company Overview

Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics in the United States based on number of facilities. Select Medical’s reportable segments include the critical illness recovery hospital segment, the rehabilitation hospital segment, and the outpatient rehabilitation segment. As of December 31, 2025, Select Medical operated 104 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 38 rehabilitation hospitals in 15 states, and 1,917 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 39 states and the District of Columbia. At December 31, 2025, Select Medical had operations in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is available at www.selectmedical.com.

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Segment

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue for the critical illness recovery hospital segment increased 4.9% to $629.7 million, compared to $600.4 million for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the critical illness recovery hospital segment increased 5.3% to $66.4 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $63.1 million for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the critical illness recovery hospital segment was 10.5% both the fourth quarters ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Certain critical illness recovery hospital key statistics are presented in table VII of this release for the fourth quarters ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, revenue for the critical illness recovery hospital segment increased 1.4% to $2,477.8 million, compared to $2,444.2 million for the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the critical illness recovery hospital segment was $265.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $301.6 million for the prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the critical illness recovery hospital segment was 10.7% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 12.3% for the prior year. Certain critical illness recovery hospital key statistics are presented in table VIII of this release for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Rehabilitation Hospital Segment

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue for the rehabilitation hospital segment increased 15.2% to $339.2 million, compared to $294.4 million for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the rehabilitation hospital segment increased 11.1% to $69.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $62.3 million for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the rehabilitation hospital segment was 20.4% for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to 21.2% for the same quarter, prior year. Certain rehabilitation hospital key statistics are presented in table VII of this release for both the fourth quarters ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, revenue for the rehabilitation hospital segment increased 16.1% to $1,289.0 million, compared to $1,110.6 million for the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the rehabilitation hospital segment increased 13.4% to $278.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $245.7 million for the prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the rehabilitation hospital segment was 21.6% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 22.1% for the prior year. Certain rehabilitation hospital key statistics are presented in table VIII of this release for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Outpatient Rehabilitation Segment

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue for the outpatient rehabilitation segment increased 1.6% to $324.6 million, compared to $319.6 million for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was $11.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $26.6 million for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was 3.4% for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to 8.3% for the same quarter, prior year. Certain outpatient rehabilitation key statistics are presented in table VII of this release for the fourth quarters ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, revenue for the outpatient rehabilitation segment increased 2.8% to $1,284.9 million, compared to $1,250.3 million for the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was $90.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $108.6 million for the prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was 7.0% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 8.7% for the prior year. Certain outpatient rehabilitation key statistics are presented in table VIII of this release for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Dividend

On February 12, 2026, Select Medical’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.0625 per share. The dividend will be payable on or about March 12, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 2, 2026.

There is no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration and payment of dividends in the future are at the discretion of Select Medical’s Board of Directors after taking into account various factors, including, but not limited to, Select Medical’s financial condition, operating results, available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, the terms of Select Medical’s indebtedness, and other factors Select Medical’s Board of Directors may deem to be relevant.

Stock Repurchase Program

The Board of Directors of Select Medical has authorized a common stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $1.0 billion worth of shares of its common stock. The common stock repurchase program will remain in effect until December 31, 2027, unless further extended or earlier terminated by the Board of Directors. Stock repurchases under this program may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, and at times and in such amounts as Select Medical deems appropriate. Select Medical funds this program with cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, Select Medical repurchased 6,375,512 shares at a cost of approximately $96.5 million, or $15.13 per share, which includes transaction costs. From the inception of the common stock repurchase program through December 31, 2025, Select Medical has repurchased 54,610,335 shares at a cost of approximately $696.8 million, or $12.76 per share, which includes transaction costs. On August 16, 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which enacted a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases that exceed $1.0 million, effective January 1, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2025, $0.8 million has been accrued for the 1% excise tax as a cost of the stock repurchase.

Business Outlook

Select Medical is issuing its business outlook for 2026. Select Medical expects revenue to be in the range of $5.6 billion to $5.8 billion, Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $520.0 million to $540.0 million, and fully diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $1.22 to $1.32. A reconciliation of full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA expectations to income from continuing operations, net of tax, is presented in table XI of this release.

Conference Call

Select Medical will host a conference call regarding its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, and its business outlook on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 9:00am ET. The conference call will be a live webcast and can be accessed at Select Medical Holdings Corporation’s website at www.selectmedicalholdings.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call through the same link.

For listeners wishing to dial-in via telephone, or participate in the question and answer session, you may pre-register for the call at Select Medical Earnings Call Registration to obtain your dial-in number and unique passcode.

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Certain statements contained herein that are not descriptions of historical facts are “forward-looking” statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), including statements related to Select Medical’s 2026 long-term business outlook. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to factors including the following:

• changes in government reimbursement for our services and/or new payment policies may result in a reduction in revenue, an increase in costs, and a reduction in profitability;
• adverse economic conditions including an inflationary environment, and changes to United States tariff and import/export regulations, could cause us to continue to experience increases in the prices of labor and other costs of doing business resulting in a negative impact on our business, operating results, cash flows, and financial condition;
• shortages in qualified nurses, therapists, physicians, or other licensed providers, and/or the inability to attract or retain qualified healthcare professionals could limit our ability to staff our facilities;
• shortages in qualified health professionals could cause us to increase our dependence on contract labor, increase our efforts to recruit and train new employees, and expand upon our initiatives to retain existing staff, which could increase our operating costs significantly;
• the negative impact of public threats such as a global pandemic or widespread outbreak of an infectious disease similar to the COVID-19 pandemic;
• the failure of our Medicare-certified long term care hospitals or inpatient rehabilitation facilities to maintain their Medicare certifications may cause our revenue and profitability to decline;
• the failure of our Medicare-certified long term care hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation facilities operated as “hospitals within hospitals” to qualify as hospitals separate from their host hospitals may cause our revenue and profitability to decline;
• a government investigation or assertion that we have violated applicable regulations may result in sanctions or reputational harm and increased costs;
• acquisitions or joint ventures may prove difficult or unsuccessful, use significant resources, or expose us to unforeseen liabilities;
• our plans and expectations related to our acquisitions and our ability to realize anticipated synergies;
• private third-party payors for our services may adopt payment policies that could limit our future revenue and profitability;
• the failure to maintain established relationships with the physicians in the areas we serve could reduce our revenue and profitability;
• the impact of the non-binding indication of interest from our Executive Chairman, Co-Founder and Director, and the Board of Directors’ evaluation of the proposal on our business and results of operations;
• competition may limit our ability to grow and result in a decrease in our revenue and profitability;
• the loss of key members of our management team could significantly disrupt our operations;
• the effect of claims asserted against us could subject us to substantial uninsured liabilities;
• a security breach of our or our third-party vendors’ information technology systems may subject us to potential legal and reputational harm and may result in a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 or the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; and
• other factors discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we are under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events, or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results or performance.

Investor inquiries:
Robert S. Kido
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
717-972-1100
ir@selectmedical.com

Select Medical’s capital structure includes common stock and unvested restricted stock awards. To compute earnings per share (“EPS”), Select Medical applies the two-class method because its unvested restricted stock awards are participating securities which are entitled to participate equally with its common stock in undistributed earnings. Select Medical applies the treasury stock method when computing diluted EPS.

The following table sets forth the income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to Select Medical’s common stockholders, its common shares outstanding, and its participating securities outstanding for the three months and years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025:

The following tables set forth the computation of EPS for the three months and years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025:

The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is important to investors because Adjusted EBITDA is commonly used as an analytical indicator of performance by investors within the healthcare industry. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to evaluate financial performance and determine resource allocation for each of Select Medical’s segments. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for, income from continuing operations, income from continuing operations before other income and expense, cash flows generated by operations, investing or financing activities, or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated financial statements as indicators of financial performance or liquidity. Because Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and is thus susceptible to varying definitions, Adjusted EBITDA as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

The following table reconciles income from continuing operations, net of tax, to Adjusted EBITDA for Select Medical. Adjusted EBITDA is used by Select Medical to report its segment performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings from continuing operations excluding interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, gain (loss) on early retirement of debt, stock compensation expense, transaction costs associated with the Concentra separation, gain (loss) on sale of businesses, and equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated subsidiaries.

Adjusted income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to common shares and adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations are not measures of financial performance under GAAP. Items excluded from adjusted income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to common shares and adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance. Select Medical believes that the presentation of adjusted income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to common shares and adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations are important to investors because they are reflective of the financial performance of Select Medical’s ongoing operations and provide better comparability of its results of operations between periods. Adjusted income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to common shares and adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to, or substitutes for, income from continuing operations, net of tax, cash flows generated by operations, investing or financing activities, or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated financial statements as indicators of financial performance or liquidity. Because adjusted income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to common shares and adjusted earnings per common share are not measurements determined in accordance with GAAP and are thus susceptible to varying calculations, adjusted income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to common shares and adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

The following tables reconcile income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to common shares and earnings per common share from continuing operations on a fully diluted basis to adjusted income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to common shares and adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations on a fully diluted basis. 

The following is a reconciliation of full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA expectations as computed at the low and high points of the range to the closest comparable GAAP financial measure. Refer to table IX for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a discussion of Select Medical’s use of Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating financial performance. Each item presented in the below table is an estimation of full year 2026 expectations.

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