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GRDN

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Health CareHealth Care Services$2.6B

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Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026After Close4:05 PM EDT

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Unknown

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.29	$0.24	+31.82%
Revenue	—	$330M	—

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Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Unknown

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.29	$0.24	+31.82%
Revenue	—	$330M	—

Management Commentary

Tone: Unknown

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What It Means

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings per share for Q1-2026, indicating stronger profitability than analysts anticipated. However, revenue figures were not disclosed, leaving some uncertainty about overall performance. The stock reaction is not available, which may reflect investor caution or a lack of immediate market response to the earnings announcement.

Company Snapshot

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. operates in the health care sector, providing pharmacy services primarily to long-term care facilities....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of a company's profitability and financial health.

0.24

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

330M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. operates in the health care sector, providing pharmacy services primarily to long-term care facilities. As the demand for specialized health care services continues to grow, Guardian plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the medications they need in a timely and efficient manner.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 4Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+28.09%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.16%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Guardian reported an EPS of $0.37, significantly beating estimates of $0.26. Despite the positive earnings surprise, the stock experienced a slight decline the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Guardian to report solid earnings this quarter, with a consensus EPS of $0.24 and revenue of $330 million. The company has a strong track record of beating earnings expectations, which may lead to positive market sentiment.

Bull Case

If Guardian continues its trend of exceeding earnings expectations, it could see a significant boost in stock price, especially given the current market's focus on health care services.

Bear Case

On the other hand, if the company fails to meet expectations or provides weak guidance, it could lead to a sharp decline in stock price, especially given the high implied volatility in the options market.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

0.24

Earnings per share is a key indicator of a company's profitability and financial health.

Revenue

330M

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Guardian's EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.24?

Given the company's history of beating earnings estimates, this will be a key indicator of its ongoing financial health.

What guidance will management provide regarding future revenue growth?

Future revenue guidance will be crucial for investor sentiment and could significantly impact the stock price.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Guardian's ability to leverage its recent successes into continued growth, especially given the strong demand for health care services.

Supporting Evidence

Guardian has consistently beaten EPS estimates, suggesting a trend that may continue this quarter.

The high implied volatility in options indicates that traders are expecting significant movement, which may not align with consensus expectations.

Key Risk

If Guardian's revenue growth significantly outpaces expectations, it could challenge the current consensus outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Guardian's ability to maintain its growth trajectory amidst increasing competition in the health care services sector.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.25 or higher, along with strong revenue growth, would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.23 or revenue significantly below $324 million would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±9.75%

Historical Avg

±1.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move following the earnings report, indicating that traders expect volatility.

Options are pricing ±9.8% while GRDN has averaged ±1.5% over the last 4 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

40.7%

Calls (0)P/C Ratio: 1.00Puts (100)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Health Care

n=30

Fade rate: X of Y (Z%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Health Care in the last 2 years. The average absolute 1-day move is 3.3%, with a raw directional average of +2.1% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Guardian beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around +0.81%, confirming the company's strong performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see a muted reaction as investors await further commentary from management.

Miss

If Guardian misses expectations, the stock could decline, with historical patterns suggesting a potential drop of around -0.45%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new contracts or partnerships that could drive revenue growth.
2Management's commentary on cost management and operational efficiencies.
3Details on market trends impacting the health care services sector.
4Insights into customer satisfaction and retention rates.
5Any strategic initiatives aimed at expanding service offerings.

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Company Snapshot

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. operates in the health care sector, providing pharmacy services primarily to long-term care facilities....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of a company's profitability and financial health.

0.24

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

330M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 4Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+28.09%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.16%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Guardian reported an EPS of $0.37, significantly beating estimates of $0.26. Despite the positive earnings surprise, the stock experienced a slight decline the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Guardian continues its trend of exceeding earnings expectations, it could see a significant boost in stock price, especially given the current market's focus on health care services.

Bear Case

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

0.24

Earnings per share is a key indicator of a company's profitability and financial health.

Revenue

330M

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Guardian's EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.24?

Given the company's history of beating earnings estimates, this will be a key indicator of its ongoing financial health.

What guidance will management provide regarding future revenue growth?

Future revenue guidance will be crucial for investor sentiment and could significantly impact the stock price.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Guardian's ability to leverage its recent successes into continued growth, especially given the strong demand for health care services.

Supporting Evidence

Guardian has consistently beaten EPS estimates, suggesting a trend that may continue this quarter.

The high implied volatility in options indicates that traders are expecting significant movement, which may not align with consensus expectations.

Key Risk

If Guardian's revenue growth significantly outpaces expectations, it could challenge the current consensus outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Guardian's ability to maintain its growth trajectory amidst increasing competition in the health care services sector.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.25 or higher, along with strong revenue growth, would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.23 or revenue significantly below $324 million would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±9.75%

Historical Avg

±1.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move following the earnings report, indicating that traders expect volatility.

Options are pricing ±9.8% while GRDN has averaged ±1.5% over the last 4 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

40.7%

Calls (0)P/C Ratio: 1.00Puts (100)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Health Care

n=30

Fade rate: X of Y (Z%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Health Care in the last 2 years. The average absolute 1-day move is 3.3%, with a raw directional average of +2.1% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Guardian beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around +0.81%, confirming the company's strong performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see a muted reaction as investors await further commentary from management.

Miss

If Guardian misses expectations, the stock could decline, with historical patterns suggesting a potential drop of around -0.45%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new contracts or partnerships that could drive revenue growth.
2Management's commentary on cost management and operational efficiencies.
3Details on market trends impacting the health care services sector.
4Insights into customer satisfaction and retention rates.
5Any strategic initiatives aimed at expanding service offerings.