Covista Reports Strong Revenue and Adjusted Earnings Growth, Proactive Debt Refinancing, and Continued Share Buybacks

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Covista Inc. reported strong revenue and adjusted earnings growth for Q3 and 9M fiscal 2026, driven by increased enrollment. The company also completed a favorable debt refinancing and continued its share repurchase program, despite a GAAP net income decline due to discontinued operations.

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• Strong Revenue Growth

  Consolidated revenue increased 4.5% to $487.0 million in Q3 2026 and 9.1% to $1.45 billion for the nine months, driven by higher tuition rates and enrollment across all segments.

• Adjusted Earnings Outperform GAAP

  Adjusted diluted EPS rose 3.1% to $1.98 in Q3 and 23.0% to $6.16 for the nine months, reflecting robust operational performance, despite a GAAP net income decline.

• Strategic Debt Refinancing Completed

  On March 2, 2026, Covista incurred a new $510.0 million Term Loan B with a lower interest rate (SOFR + 2.25%) and extended maturity (March 2, 2033), while repaying previous Term Loan B and $405.0 million in Senior Secured Notes due 2028.

• Active Share Repurchase Program

  The company repurchased $65.7 million of common stock in Q3 2026 and $238.2 million in the first nine months. A significant $661.8 million remains authorized under the current $750.0 million program.

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Covista Inc. delivered robust financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2026, driven by strong enrollment growth across its educational segments. Revenue increased 4.5% in Q3 to $487.0 million and 9.1% for the nine months to $1.45 billion. Adjusted diluted EPS, a key non-GAAP metric, rose 3.1% to $1.98 in Q3 and a significant 23.0% to $6.16 for the nine-month period, indicating strong underlying operational performance. While GAAP net income and diluted EPS saw declines, this was primarily attributed to a $16.3 million loss from discontinued operations in Q3 2026, compared to a small income in the prior year. The company also proactively managed its capital structure by completing a debt refinancing on March 2, 2026, which included incurring a new $510.0 million Term Loan B with a later maturity (March 2, 2033) and a lower interest rate (SOFR + 2.25%), while fully repaying the previous Term Loan B and $405.0 million in Senior Secured Notes due 2028. Furthermore, Covista continued its share repurchase program, buying back $65.7 million in Q3 and $238.2 million in the first nine months, with a substantial $661.8 million remaining under authorization. The regulatory environment, including provisional Title IV certifications and new FVT/GE rules, remains a factor, but the company appears to be managing these known risks.