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Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS)


Market Price (2/2/2026): $24.68 | Market Cap: $1.3 Bil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Equipment

Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS)


Market Price (2/2/2026): $24.68
Market Cap: $1.3 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -10%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -60%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -129 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -174%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 62%
  Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 48%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Health & Telemedicine, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Wearable Health Devices, Remote Patient Monitoring, Show more.
  Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -117%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -154%
3   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -15%
4   Key risks
KMTS key risks include [1] its history of significant net losses, Show more.
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -10%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 62%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Health & Telemedicine, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Wearable Health Devices, Remote Patient Monitoring, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -60%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -129 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -174%
5 Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 48%
6 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -117%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -154%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -15%
8 Key risks
KMTS key risks include [1] its history of significant net losses, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.9% change in KMTS stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/1/2026 was primarily driven by a -60.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120252012026Change
Stock Price ($)27.3824.67-9.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3174138.7%
P/S Multiple43.617.1-60.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5051-3.6%
Cumulative Contribution-9.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMTS-9.9% 
Market (SPY)1.5%20.1%
Sector (XLV)7.3%32.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 49.5% change in KMTS stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 24.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120252012026Change
Stock Price ($)16.5024.6749.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)607424.1%
P/S Multiple14.217.120.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5151-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution49.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMTS49.5% 
Market (SPY)9.8%29.5%
Sector (XLV)19.2%21.9%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMTS  
Market (SPY)16.0%32.1%
Sector (XLV)6.8%28.3%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMTS  
Market (SPY)76.6%32.1%
Sector (XLV)21.4%28.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KMTS Return----21%-6%14%
Peers Return18%-17%13%16%11%-3%38%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%2%86%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KMTS Win Rate----30%0% 
Peers Win Rate57%45%55%65%57%40% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%100% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KMTS Max Drawdown-----34%-17% 
Peers Max Drawdown-8%-30%-9%-7%-3%-6% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: MDT, BSX, ABT, SYK, EW.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 1/30/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

KMTS has limited trading history. Below is the Health Care sector ETF (XLV) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLVS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-16.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven19.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven599 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-28.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven116 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-15.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven18.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven326 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-40.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven68.3%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,100 days1,480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -16.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/8/2022. A -16.1% loss requires a 19.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS)

We are a commercial-stage, wearable medical device and digital healthcare company focused on transforming patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease using monitoring and therapeutic intervention technologies that are intuitive, intelligent, and connected. We have developed and are commercializing our Cardiac Recovery System platform, a comprehensive and advanced system that integrates monitoring, therapeutic treatment, digital health, and patient support services into a single, unified solution. The cornerstone of our Cardiac Recovery System platform is the ASSURE WCD, a next generation wearable cardioverter defibrillator (“WCD”) used to protect patients at an elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest (“SCA”), a major public health problem that accounts for approximately 50% of all cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. The ASSURE WCD automatically monitors elevated risk patients and, if needed, delivers a defibrillation shock to return the patient’s heart to normal rhythm. The ASSURE WCD was purpose-built to enhance patient comfort and compliance and directly address the key barriers to adoption associated with the only other commercially available WCD. We believe the ASSURE WCD offers significant clinical and functional advantages, including greater patient compliance as a result of a major reduction in false alarms and enhanced comfort and wearability. In addition to the ASSURE WCD, our Cardiac Recovery System platform includes a comprehensive suite of fully integrated digital solutions and services that enable enhanced patient and provider engagement and oversight, with the objective of improving patient outcomes. We believe our Cardiac Recovery System platform addresses serious unmet needs in the cardiac patient population and has the potential to disrupt and grow the market which has been limited to a single solution for more than 20 years. As of January 31, 2025, our system is actively being prescribed by more than 550 hospitals across the U.S., representing approximately 20% of WCD prescribing hospitals in the U.S., and has been worn by over 17,000 patients since it was fully commercially launched. In our top 50 hospitals, we believe we have successfully captured approximately 45% of the currently available prescriptions based on company-sourced data on all hospitals that we serve in the U.S. and the percentage of WCD filled prescriptions at those hospitals that are for our ASSURE WCD. SCA is a life-threatening emergency characterized by the abrupt cessation of the heartbeat caused by an electrical malfunction in the heart. This is typically triggered by ventricular arrhythmias, such as ventricular fibrillation (“VF”), and leads to a loss of consciousness and potentially death within minutes if not promptly treated. The American Heart Association (“AHA”) estimates that SCA causes approximately 436,000 deaths per year, making it the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Defibrillation, or an electrical shock, is the only way to restore a fibrillating heart to a normal rhythm. Each minute of delay in restoring the heart to a normal rhythm reduces a patient’s chance of survival by 7% to 10%. The average time for Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) arrival is 7 minutes from the time of a 911 call, and often longer in rural communities. The most common location of a SCA in adults is at a home or residence, representing approximately 73% of SCAs. In addition, approximately 50% of all SCAs are unwitnessed. A WCD is a wearable, non-invasiveminiaturized automated external defibrillator and is worn underneath regular clothing. The device continuously monitors a patient’s heart rhythm and is capable of delivering a defibrillation shock. Wires connect electrodes inside the garment to the monitor, which is carried in a small pack or shoulder bag. The electrodes continuously acquire a patient’s heart rate and rhythm for evaluation by the automated external defibrillator. If the monitor detects a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia, the WCD first alerts the patient via an audible alarm and then administers a shock, if needed. For over 20 years, WCDs have been used to protect patients at elevated risk of SCA. However, until the ASSURE WCD received Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approval in July of 2021, the market was limited to a single solution. Since the approval of the first WCD in 2001, global WCD revenues have grown to $1.3 billion in 2023, with approximately 85% of the revenues generated in the U.S based on our analysis of third-party claims data and estimated average WCD wear prescription lengths and average reimbursement rates in the U.S. and in select international markets derived from industry data and internal estimates. The volume of patients prescribed a WCD in the U.S. grew at roughly 6% annually between 2021 and 2023, and we expect WCD revenues to continue growing. Despite being proven as safe and effective in treating dangerous cardiac rhythms when worn, WCD therapy remains underutilized, reaching just 14% of the eligible U.S. patient population in 2023 based on data on patients indicated for a WCD and WCD prescription data from industry sources. We believe that the low penetration of WCD therapy is largely due to the limitations of the incumbent commercially available device. In feedback we have collected through directly engaging with patients and providers and customer feedback on public platforms, commonly cited reasons for patients or providers failing to use the competitor device include high false alarm frequency, poor wearability and patient discomfort, a unisex-only garment, low utility data and limited connectivity with patients. In the U.S., we estimate that there are approximately 800,000 cardiac patients each year who have experienced a myocardial infarction (“MI”) or are diagnosed with heart failure and have low Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (“LVEF”), therefore making them eligible for WCD therapy. Additionally, approximately 50,000 patients each year either have documented ventricular tachycardia (“VT”) or VF, an inherited genetic condition, or have had their implantable cardioverter defibrillators (“ICD”) temporarily explanted, and are also indicated for WCDs. Based on an average WCD wear prescription length of 3.4 months per patient and an average Medicare reimbursement rate of $3,436 per patient per month, we believe this represents an approximately $10 billion annual addressable market. In select international markets, we estimate based on patient population data collected by various third-party industry sources that there are approximately 3.7 million people each year who experience an MI, are diagnosed with heart failure, have documented VT or VF, have an inherited genetic condition, or have had their ICD temporarily explanted. Among these patients, based on the same third-party industry sources, we estimate that approximately 1.8 million patients meet the indications for WCD therapy. Based on estimated average WCD wear prescription length in these international markets of 2.5 months per patient and estimated average reimbursement rate of $3,000 per patient per month derived from industry data and internal estimates, we believe this represents an approximately $14 billion total annual market opportunity outside the U.S. The ASSURE WCD is the next generation of WCD therapy, delivering a safe and effective solution for patients with a design that enhances patient comfort and compliance. In addition to the ASSURE WCD, the various digital solutions and services of our Cardiac Recovery System platform include the ASSURE patient application, Kestra CareStation remote patient data platform, Heart Alert Services, and ASSURE Assist services. The ASSURE patient application engages patients with real-time mobile updates to promote compliance, while the Kestra CareStation remote patient data platform equips healthcare providers with actionable insights to support timely and informed care decisions. Heart Alert Services and ASSURE Assist services work together to enhance safety and are designed to provide critical alerts to healthcare providers for significant arrhythmias and notify emergency services when therapy is administered. This post-therapy EMS support is critical as a range of injuries, such as head injuries, soft tissue damage and bone fractures, can result from falling down after a SCA. In addition, the ASSURE wearable ECG as part of our Cardiac Recovery System platform provides monitoring and connectivity for patients no longer indicated for a WCD but who still require ongoing support while their heart continues to remodel. We believe we offer the most comprehensive and cohesive platform, with digital solutions and services that are seamlessly integrated with our ASSURE WCD, meaningfully differentiating our Cardiac Recovery System platform from the only other commercially available WCD. We are building a body of clinical evidence supporting the safety, efficacy, and benefits of the ASSURE WCD, with six publications completed to date. This growing portfolio includes our pivotal trials—the ASSURE WCD Clinical Evaluation—Detection and Safety Study (“ACE-DETECT”) and the ASSURE WCD Clinical Evaluation—Conversion Efficacy Study (“ACE-CONVERT”)—which served as the basis for our premarket approval (“PMA”). In addition, we are conducting the ASSURE WCD Clinical Evaluation—Post Approval Study (“ACE-PAS”) as part of a broader ongoing ASSURE Patient Registry. All patients prescribed the ASSURE WCD in the United States after August 5, 2022 are included in the Registry. As of January 31, 2025, our ongoing registry has enrolled over 17,000 patients, and its findings further validate the results of ACE-DETECT and ACE-CONVERT. Our most recent FDA submission from ACE-PAS from July 2024, which includes data from 5,929 patients, reported first shock conversion efficacy of approximately 96%, a low false alarm rate with only 6% of our patients experiencing a false alarm, compared to 46% for the competitor’s device, and a median daily use of 23.2 hours. These results underscore the ASSURE WCD’s competitive advantages in wearability, usability, and patient compliance, providing strong support for continued adoption. We believe this collection of real-world evidence will generate additional publications, continue to increase awareness of WCDs as a proven therapy for elevated risk cardiac patients and further demonstrate the clinical differentiation of our ASSURE WCD. We have made material investments in infrastructure to support rapid growth and scalability, specifically in our commercial organization, distribution and supply chain capabilities, as well as revenue cycle management capabilities. In the U.S., we have built a commercial sales team of approximately 70 direct sales representatives and more than 40 sales and clinical support professionals with deep expertise in cardiac rhythm management and established relationships in the cardiology and electrophysiology fields. This team is responsible for developing sales territory business plans, targeting and opening new accounts, and processing prescriptions of our ASSURE WCD. Our direct sales team is supported by a contracted team of over 250 ASSURE Patient Specialists (“APSs”) who assist patients with fitting and training. At fitting, we deliver our ASSURE WCD from our distribution network to the patient. We utilize a lease business model, and when a patient’s wear time has concluded, the device is returned for reprocessing and reintroduction into the distribution network. To support our growth, we have developed a highly scalable supply chain in collaboration with experienced, top-tier medical technology suppliers. Our substantial investment in a fleet of devices, each with a capacity for approximately three patient wears per year, are reprocessed through efficient reconditioning, which enables the business to scale with an attractive unit economic profile. Finally, our revenue cycle management capabilities streamline reimbursement processes by ensuring claims are accurately prepared and submitted according to individual payor requirements, facilitating timely collections. These capabilities are a critical asset in driving operational efficiency and supporting both patient and prescriber satisfaction. We believe our significant investments in infrastructure create a high barrier to entry that will help us protect and grow our market share. Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. is located in Kirkland, Washington.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS):

  • The Medtronic or Boston Scientific of fully subcutaneous, less invasive implantable defibrillators.

  • A specialized medical device company, similar to an Abbott or Medtronic, but exclusively focused on less invasive cardiac defibrillator technology.

  • Like 'Medtronic for less invasive heart defibrillators'.

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  • Assure® WCD System: A wearable cardioverter defibrillator system designed to protect patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest by monitoring heart rhythm and delivering a life-saving shock if needed.

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Kestra Medical Technologies (symbol: KMTS) primarily sells its Integrated Wearable Defibrillator System directly to individual patients who are prescribed the device by their healthcare providers. While third-party payors (such as commercial insurance companies and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid) cover the majority of the cost, Kestra Medical Technologies identifies the patients themselves as their customers in their financial filings.

The company serves individuals who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. These patients can generally be categorized as:

  • Patients with a temporary elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest: This includes individuals recently discharged from the hospital after events like a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or with newly diagnosed heart failure, who have a severely reduced ejection fraction that may be expected to improve, or while undergoing further diagnostic evaluation.

  • Patients awaiting definitive long-term therapy: This category includes individuals who are candidates for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), heart transplant, or coronary revascularization (e.g., bypass surgery, angioplasty), and require protection from sudden cardiac arrest during the interim period while awaiting these procedures.

  • Patients who are not candidates for or refuse an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD): This group consists of individuals who, due to various medical reasons (e.g., co-morbidities making surgery risky, infections) or personal preference, cannot or will not receive an implantable device but still require continuous protection from sudden cardiac arrest.

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Brian Webster, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

Brian Webster is the Founder of Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd., established in 2014. He has over 32 years of experience in the medical device industry, including 18 years as a President or CEO. Before founding Kestra, Mr. Webster served as the President and CEO of Physio-Control, Inc. from 2006 to 2016. Under his leadership, Physio-Control was acquired by Stryker for $1.28 billion in 2016. During his tenure at Physio-Control, he was involved in five ownership transfers, including those with Bain Capital, indicating a pattern of managing companies backed by private equity firms.

Vaseem Mahboob, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

Vaseem Mahboob serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of Kestra Medical Technologies. Background information regarding founding or managing other companies, selling companies, or a pattern of managing private equity-backed companies for Mr. Mahboob was not available in the provided search results.

Traci Umberger, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Director

Traci Umberger is a Co-Founder of Kestra Medical Technologies. She holds the positions of General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Director within the company.

Al Ford, Chief Commercial Officer

Al Ford is the Chief Commercial Officer at Kestra Medical Technologies.

Timothy Moran, Chief Business Officer

Timothy Moran was appointed as Kestra Medical Technologies' Chief Business Officer, effective November 3, 2025. He brings over 25 years of experience in the medtech industry. Prior to joining Kestra, he served as President and CEO at Avertix Medical, where he oversaw the launch of a first-to-market implantable cardiac device, and was previously CEO of Motus GI Holdings.

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The key risks for Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS) are primarily centered around its financial performance, the highly competitive and regulated nature of the medical device industry, and its reliance on external reimbursement policies.

  1. Ongoing Profitability Challenges and History of Net Losses: Kestra Medical Technologies has a limited operating history and has consistently reported significant net losses despite experiencing revenue growth. The company's operating expenses, particularly in sales, general, and administrative categories, have surged, outpacing revenue growth and contributing to these losses. This financial trajectory raises concerns about long-term profitability and cash flow sustainability, potentially necessitating additional funding.
  2. Competitive Market and Regulatory Challenges: Kestra operates in a highly competitive medical device market characterized by rapid technological advancements and stringent regulatory requirements. The company must continuously innovate to maintain its market position and navigate complex regulatory pathways. Delays or failures in obtaining necessary approvals for new products or indications, or increased competition from existing players like ZOLL's LifeVest and emerging technologies, could hinder KMTS's ability to compete effectively.
  3. Dependence on Reimbursement Rates and Healthcare Policy Changes: A substantial portion of Kestra Medical Technologies' revenue is influenced by reimbursement rates from third-party payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers. Changes in healthcare policies, evolving reimbursement practices, or challenges in securing and maintaining in-network contracts with payers could adversely affect the company's financial performance and revenue cycle management.

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Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS) focuses on its primary product, the ASSURE Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system.

The addressable market for Kestra Medical Technologies' ASSURE Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system is estimated to be approximately $10 billion annually in the U.S. Additionally, there is an estimated $14 billion total annual market opportunity internationally (outside the U.S.).

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Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. Expansion of Commercial Organization and Market Share Capture: Kestra is actively expanding its commercial operations, which includes growing its sales territories and activating new accounts to gain market share. The company's full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance anticipates continued growth driven by expanded sales territories. This expansion is supported by recent funding rounds that enable aggressive competition and accelerated commercialization initiatives.
  2. Improved In-Network Payer Coverage and Revenue Cycle Management: A significant driver of revenue growth is Kestra's focus on enhancing its in-network payer strategy and improving revenue cycle management capabilities. These efforts contribute to a higher mix of in-network patients, which positively impacts revenue per fit and overall financial performance. The company's ASSURE system has established reimbursement and broad insurance coverage in the U.S., covering over 285 million health plan members.
  3. Growth in Prescriptions for the ASSURE® System: Increased adoption and prescriptions for the company's flagship ASSURE® wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system are directly fueling revenue growth. Kestra reported a 51% year-over-year increase in prescriptions for the ASSURE® system in Q1 FY2026. This growth reflects successful market share gains with existing customers and the activation of new accounts.
  4. Expansion of the Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) Market: Kestra is not only focused on capturing existing market share but also on expanding the overall wearable defibrillator market. With only 14% of eligible patients currently using WCDs, there is a large untapped patient population, indicating significant growth potential within this market. The company aims to disrupt the existing $1 billion WCD market.
  5. Product Innovation and Clinical Evidence Generation: Kestra is committed to continuous product innovation and building strong clinical evidence to support its market position. The ASSURE system features integrated sensing, autonomous detection, and highly effective defibrillation therapy, along with digital health solutions like the Kestra CareStation™ remote patient data platform and the ASSURE patient application. These innovations aim to improve patient comfort and compliance, reduce false alarms, and ultimately increase adoption of the system. The company also presents new real-world clinical data to highlight the impact of its system.

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Share Issuance

  • Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS) completed its initial public offering (IPO) on March 7, 2025.
  • The company offered 11,882,352 common shares at $17.00 per share, generating approximately $202 million in gross proceeds.
  • The underwriters fully exercised their over-allotment option, purchasing an additional 1,782,352 shares at the IPO price, increasing the total gross proceeds to approximately $232 million, with net proceeds totaling $205.2 million.

Inbound Investments

  • As of October 31, 2024, prior to the IPO, Kestra had received fair market value investments totaling $474.2 million from investors, including Bain Capital and Endeavour.
  • After the IPO, Bain Capital continued to control the company.
  • In the first and second quarters of 2025, several institutional investors, including Yu Fan, T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc., Alliancebernstein L.P., and Omega Fund Management LLC, acquired new stakes in Kestra Medical Technologies, with individual investments ranging from approximately $29.5 million to $56.88 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • From its inception in 2014 through the commercial launch of its ASSURE WCD in August 2022, Kestra made significant capital investments in research and development efforts, clinical trials, and manufacturing activities.
  • The development, manufacturing, and distribution of Kestra's medical technologies are capital intensive.
  • Kestra has continued to incur heavy capital expenditures, prioritizing growth and scaling operations, even while reporting negative operating cash flow.

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KMTSMDTBSXABTSYKEWMedian
NameKestra M.MedtronicBoston S.Abbott L.Stryker Edwards . 
Mkt Price24.67102.9693.53109.30369.5681.3698.25
Mkt Cap1.3132.0138.6190.4141.347.6135.3
Rev LTM7434,75819,35043,84324,3815,88421,866
Op Inc LTM-1296,7193,7207,7134,7851,6194,252
FCF LTM-1145,2063,6286,9174,0738003,850
FCF 3Y Avg-4,9172,3785,9653,2826883,282
CFO LTM-877,1134,6269,1194,8321,0174,729
CFO 3Y Avg-6,6263,3058,1323,9529553,952

Growth & Margins

KMTSMDTBSXABTSYKEWMedian
NameKestra M.MedtronicBoston S.Abbott L.Stryker Edwards . 
Rev Chg LTM62.1%5.3%21.6%6.4%11.0%10.6%10.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-4.1%15.6%-0.6%10.8%4.4%4.4%
Rev Chg Q53.4%6.6%20.3%6.9%10.2%14.7%12.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM11.8%1.6%4.6%1.7%2.4%3.5%2.9%
Op Mgn LTM-174.3%19.3%19.2%17.6%19.6%27.5%19.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-18.6%18.0%16.3%19.5%28.9%18.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.6%-0.1%0.9%0.2%0.0%-0.4%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM-116.7%20.5%23.9%20.8%19.8%17.3%20.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-19.9%19.8%19.5%17.8%18.7%19.5%
FCF/Rev LTM-154.0%15.0%18.7%15.8%16.7%13.6%15.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-14.8%14.1%14.3%14.7%13.4%14.3%

Valuation

KMTSMDTBSXABTSYKEWMedian
NameKestra M.MedtronicBoston S.Abbott L.Stryker Edwards . 
Mkt Cap1.3132.0138.6190.4141.347.6135.3
P/S17.13.87.24.35.88.16.5
P/EBIT-10.220.638.422.029.527.924.9
P/E-9.627.749.613.648.034.931.3
P/CFO-14.618.630.020.929.246.825.1
Total Yield-10.4%6.3%2.0%9.5%3.0%2.9%2.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.7%0.0%2.1%0.9%0.0%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-4.4%2.0%2.9%2.5%1.5%2.5%
D/E0.00.20.10.10.10.00.1
Net D/E-0.10.20.10.00.1-0.10.1

Returns

KMTSMDTBSXABTSYKEWMedian
NameKestra M.MedtronicBoston S.Abbott L.Stryker Edwards . 
1M Rtn1.1%7.2%-1.2%-11.5%6.1%-4.7%-0.0%
3M Rtn-9.9%14.4%-7.1%-11.1%4.0%-1.3%-4.2%
6M Rtn60.4%17.0%-11.3%-13.3%-1.7%2.6%0.4%
12M Rtn13.0%16.9%-8.6%-13.0%-4.7%12.3%3.8%
3Y Rtn13.0%29.6%94.6%3.3%34.7%-3.7%21.3%
1M Excs Rtn-9.1%5.9%-3.2%-13.3%4.0%-6.2%-4.7%
3M Excs Rtn-12.3%12.4%-7.5%-12.4%-0.5%-2.3%-4.9%
6M Excs Rtn40.1%6.3%-20.3%-22.0%-14.9%-6.9%-10.9%
12M Excs Rtn-1.9%1.3%-23.8%-27.8%-19.5%-0.5%-10.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-59.8%-32.9%30.0%-68.3%-22.4%-68.1%-46.4%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024
Single Segment280
Total280


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024
Single Segment -0
Total -0


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$24.67 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.3 
First Trading Date03/06/2025 
Distance from 52W High-11.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$23.25$23.26
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA6.1%6.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility58.1%65.2%
Downside Capture97.32103.44
Upside Capture28.0394.29
Correlation (SPY)19.6% 
KMTS Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.300.131.031.53-0.18-0.08
Up Beta4.084.793.252.81-0.47-0.33
Down Beta-1.11-1.070.522.090.07-0.74
Up Capture-39%-14%26%157%86%10%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days11223274119119
Down Capture139%-17%98%32%95%61%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days9192951106106

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMTS
KMTS16.9%65.2%0.52-
Sector ETF (XLV)7.7%17.2%0.2728.1%
Equity (SPY)16.1%19.2%0.6531.9%
Gold (GLD)76.5%23.4%2.383.4%
Commodities (DBC)11.1%15.9%0.483.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%16.5%0.1429.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-18.9%39.9%-0.4318.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMTS
KMTS3.2%65.2%0.52-
Sector ETF (XLV)7.1%14.5%0.3128.1%
Equity (SPY)14.0%17.1%0.6531.9%
Gold (GLD)20.8%16.5%1.033.4%
Commodities (DBC)12.2%18.8%0.533.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%18.8%0.1629.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)21.1%57.5%0.5618.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMTS
KMTS1.6%65.2%0.52-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.4%16.6%0.5228.1%
Equity (SPY)15.6%17.9%0.7531.9%
Gold (GLD)15.6%15.3%0.853.4%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%17.6%0.403.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.9%20.8%0.2529.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)71.5%66.4%1.1118.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 12312025-6.6%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity51.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
12/1/2025-8.6%-10.9%-1.8%
7/15/2025-5.8%4.5%-2.5%
4/14/20251.3%0.7%-6.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive120
# Negative213
Median Positive1.3%2.6% 
Median Negative-7.2%-10.9%-2.5%
Max Positive1.3%4.5% 
Max Negative-8.6%-10.9%-6.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
10/31/202512/11/202510-Q
07/31/202509/12/202510-Q
04/30/202507/17/202510-K
01/31/202504/17/202510-Q
10/31/202403/06/2025424B4
07/31/202111/23/2021DRS/A

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Umberger, Traci SSee RemarksDirectSell1231202526.6910,500280,2013,646,161Form
2Webster, Brian DanielSee RemarksDirectSell1231202526.5915,000398,84710,896,128Form
3Cohen, Raymond W DirectBuy908202517.0017,000289,000509,898Form
4Webster, Brian DanielSee RemarksDirectSell120202622.8015,000342,0249,001,752Form