eHealth (EHTH) Tops Q4 EPS by 5c

eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) reported Q4 EPS of ($0.79), $0.05 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.84). Revenue for the quarter came in at $43.8 million versus the consensus estimate of $42.18 million.

Scott Flanders, chief executive officer of eHealth stated, “2016 was a dynamic year for the company. eHealth has undergone a broad change in the leadership team and an extensive strategic review of the business. The result is a newly focused strategy with a core emphasis on growth and execution, diversification of revenue streams and enhancement of member profitability.”

Continued Flanders, “2017 will be a year of transition for eHealth. Our investments are aimed at driving meaningful expansion in Medicare and Small Business membership to build a strong foundation of recurring commission revenues. We are also investing to make our sales and enrollment processes in these areas more efficient which over time should further enhance lifetime profitability of our members. We do expect to report a significant EBITDA loss this year as reflected in our 2017 guidance. However, the $62 million in cash on our balance sheet provides ability to make these investments and position the company to return to profitable growth. We currently plan to return to break-even in 2018, generate low double digit margins in 2019 and 20%+ margins in 2020 and thereafter - all on Adjusted EBITDA basis.”

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