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HIMS Q4 2025: $1B Convert Confirmed, 2 Stress Signals Escalated — 5 Confirmed

Matt RuncheySHORELINE, WA — February 23, 2026 · 4:45 PM PST6 min

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Hims & Hers reported FY2025 revenue of $2,348M (+59% YoY), Q4 revenue of $618M (+28% YoY), and 2,511K subscribers (+13% YoY). The 10-K revealed critical balance sheet details: convertible notes confirmed at $1.0 billion at 0% due 2030 (33% larger than our ~$750M estimate), cash declined to $929M, and free cash flow collapsed from $198M to $57M. The Eucalyptus acquisition ($1.15B) was signed 10 days after the DOJ referral. Our five-lens committee re-evaluated seven signal classifications. Result: 2 signals escalated, 5 confirmed.

The Numbers

$618M
Q4 Revenue
+28% YoY
$929M
Cash Position
Down from $1.1B+
$1.0B
Convertible Notes
0% coupon, due 2030
$57M
Free Cash Flow
Collapsed from $198M

Two Stress Scanner Signals Escalated

Both escalations occurred in the Stress Scanner lens, which stress-tests the balance sheet under adverse scenarios. The previous assessment was explicitly “high end of STRETCHED, borderline STRAINED.” Q4 data resolved the ambiguity.

ESCALATEDFUNDING_FRAGILITY: STRETCHED → STRAINED
  • Convertible notes confirmed at $1.0B (33% larger than the ~$750M estimate at 0% due 2030)
  • Cash declined to $929M while absorbing $600M+ in new committed acquisition outflows
  • FCF collapsed from $198M to $57M as CapEx exploded 5.4x ($42M to $226M)
  • $175M JPMorgan credit facility provides buffer but cannot close structural gap
ESCALATEDCAPITAL_DEPLOYMENT: QUESTIONABLE → DESTRUCTIVE
  • $1.15B Eucalyptus acquisition signed February 19 — 10 days after DOJ referral
  • $190M cumulative buybacks at ~$40 average, now 38%+ underwater (~$65M destroyed)
  • $226M CapEx (5.4x increase) concentrated in compounding facilities under regulatory threat
  • SBC of $135M exceeds net income of $128M — structural dilution

Five Signals Confirmed

REGULATORY_EXPOSUREEXISTENTIAL5 proceedings unresolved
REVENUE_DURABILITYFRAGILECore durable, GLP-1 fragile
NARRATIVE_REALITY_GAPDIVERGING70%+ personalized confirms concern
EXPECTATIONS_PRICEDDEMANDINGIntermediate scenario priced
GOVERNANCE_ALIGNMENTMISALIGNED2030 targets reaffirmed, zero buying
Critical 10-K Disclosure: 70%+ Personalized Revenue
The 10-K states “personalized offerings represented over 70% of United States Revenue” in 2025 (up from ~50% in 2024). “Personalized” offerings “may include certain compounded formulations.” This directionally confirms the Myth Meter’s prior concern that total compounding dependency could be 60-70% of revenue — far wider than the 31% GLP-1-only figure. The exact overlap between “personalized” and “compounded” remains the most important unresolved question.

Eucalyptus: $1.15B During Peak Uncertainty

The largest acquisition in HIMS history was signed February 19, 2026 — 10 days after the DOJ referral. The deal structure: $240M upfront, $710M deferred over 18 months, $200M earnout. A 60% stock settlement option on deferred payments creates dilution risk at depressed prices.

The strategic logic (Australian telehealth platform, international diversification, $200M+ revenue contribution in H2 2026) has merit in isolation. The timing and magnitude relative to the acute regulatory crisis are what drove the DESTRUCTIVE classification. The aggregate pattern of ~$1.5B+ in commitments during peak uncertainty systematically reduces financial flexibility to absorb adverse outcomes.

2026 Guidance Implies Significant Deceleration
Management guided $2.7-2.9B for 2026 (15-24% growth, down from 59%) and Q1 revenue of $600-625M (2-7% growth) with a $65M headwind from weight loss shipping cadence changes. Meanwhile, 2030 targets were reaffirmed at $6.5B revenue and $1.3B EBITDA — a target that now requires ~23% CAGR from a decelerating base. Zero insiders bought stock during the 60%+ decline.

Prediction Markets Updated

Our 9-model ensemble refreshed predictions for all 5 active HIMS markets. Two markets resolved with strong Brier scores.

Subscriber growth below 15%?
RESOLVED YESBrier 0.123

Q4 subscriber growth landed at 13% YoY. Ensemble predicted 65% probability of YES. Deceleration continued: 38% → 31% → 20% → 13%.

Management walkback $6.5B target?
RESOLVED NOBrier 0.078

$6.5B 2030 target reaffirmed verbatim. Ensemble predicted 72% probability of NO. Confirms persistent governance misalignment.

Updated Predictions
Q4 weight loss revenue < $175M
52%68%
FDA compounding restriction by Jun 30
65%60%
DOJ criminal charges by Sep 30
21%19%
Novo injunction by Sep 30
18%10%
Any insider purchase by Jun 30
18%10%

The largest shift: GLP-1 revenue below $175M moved from a coin flip (52%) to a clear lean (68%). FY2025 math implies H2 weight loss revenue of ~$308M, making both Q3 and Q4 likely below $175M. The company deliberately avoided disclosing Q4 weight loss revenue despite changing reporting segments. Near-term legal timeline probabilities all declined: Novo injunction and insider purchase both dropped to 10%.

Thesis Classification Changed

Previous
Price Above Value
$17.24 · Feb 11
Updated
Price At Value
$14.20 · Feb 23

At $14.20 (~1.3x trailing P/S), the stock appears to roughly reflect the probability-weighted regulatory outcomes. Fundamentals deteriorated (2 escalations, worse balance sheet) but the price decline and easing legal timelines create a rough equilibrium.

What to Watch

  • DOJ prosecution decision — The single highest-variance catalyst. Charges filed = escalate all signals. Declined = de-escalate REGULATORY_EXPOSURE.
  • Q1 2026 earnings (May) — Guided 2-7% growth with $65M headwind. First full quarter showing 503A transition impact.
  • Novo preliminary injunction — Fastest path to forced GLP-1 revenue cessation. Hearing expected Q2 2026.
  • Eucalyptus closing (mid-2026) — $240M upfront cash draw. Monitors liquidity under committed outflows.
  • Any insider purchase — Would narrow the narrative-action gap. Still zero after 5+ months.

Full 5-lens committee analysis with 7 signals, 5 prediction markets, and updated thesis assessment

This report was generated by the Runchey Research AI Ensemble using primary SEC data and reviewed by Matthew Runchey for accuracy.

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