Irving, Texas-based Christus Health recorded an operating income of $70.2 million (2.8% operating margin) in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, up from an operating income of $49 million (2.1% margin) during the same period last year, according to its Nov. 26 financial report.
Christus reported total operating revenue of $2.5 billion for the three months ended Sept. 30, up from $2.3 billion during the same period last year. Net patient service revenue was $2.1 billion, up from $2 billion. Premium revenue was $181.4 million, up from $136.8 million.
Total operating expenses were $2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up from $2.3 billion. Employee compensation and benefits totaled $1.1 billion, up from $1 billion. Supply costs totaled $456.7 million, up from $413.8 million.
The system reported a net income of $112.2 million in the quarter, up from $100.9 million during the same period last year.
