HealthEquity, Inc. (HQY) Stock Price & Analysis
HealthEquity, Inc. (HQY) closed at USD 100.97 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.16% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 97.88; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 97.66–101.09 on volume of 1,253,826 shares. Market capitalization is $8.35B, with a 52-week range of USD 72.76–107.62 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
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Key facts (HQY)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 31, 2026): revenue $1.36B, net income $236M (17.4% margin), free cash flow $488M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 35.3x (avg 84.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 21.0x, net debt $675M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 7 Form 4 filings, $2.5M; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($13K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filing, $12K; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 120.67 (range 108–142).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +4.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +49.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-08-27, EPS estimate USD 1.15, revenue estimate $347M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (HQY)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $757M | $862M | $1000M | $1.20B | $1.31B | $1.36B |
| Gross profit | $425M | $492M | $623M | $777M | $913M | — |
| Operating income | -$24.2M | $9.1M | $118M | $162M | $322M | $351M |
| Net income | -$44.3M | -$26.1M | $55.7M | $96.7M | $215M | $236M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.53 | -$0.31 | $0.64 | $1.09 | $2.46 | — |
| Free cash flow | $132M | $147M | $241M | $338M | $455M | $488M |
| Gross margin | 56.1% | 57.1% | 62.3% | 64.8% | 69.5% | — |
| Operating margin | -3.2% | 1.1% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 24.6% | 25.8% |
| Net margin | -5.9% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| Revenue growth | +3.1% | +13.9% | +16.0% | +20.0% | +9.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $225M | $254M | $404M | $296M | $319M | — |
| Total debt | $931M | $925M | $875M | $1.06B | $957M | — |
Fiscal years end Jan. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 31, 2026) (HQY)
P/E 35.3x · P/S 6.1x · EV/EBITDA 21.0x · EV/Sales 6.6x · P/FCF 17.1x · P/B 4.2x · FCF yield 5.84% · Earnings yield 2.83% · Buyback yield (TTM) 4.84% · Net debt $675M · EV $9.03B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jan 2026 34.8x, Jan 2025 101.4x, Jan 2024 118.0x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (HQY)
6 of 7 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Dillon Adrian T | Director | 7,632 | $798K | 10.9% | Yes (adopted December 20, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-22…2026-08-24 | Rajasekar Sunil | EVP Chief Prod & Strat Officer | 131 | $13K | 0.2% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-07-10 | Fiore Michael Henry | EVP, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | 2,354 | $224K | 4.3% | Yes (adopted October 14, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-07-02 | Fiore Michael Henry | EVP, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | 2,470 | $235K | 4.2% | Yes (adopted October 14, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-05-29 | Fiore Michael Henry | EVP, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | 3,142 | $298K | 5% | Yes (adopted October 14, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-05-28 | Wellborn Gayle Furgurson | Director | 2,439 | $220K | 11% | Yes (adopted January 14, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
| 2026-05-28 | Ladd Delano | EVP, General Counsel | 7,500 | $675K | 7.6% | Yes (adopted June 12, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (HQY)
1 purchase, $12K. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08…2026-10-15 | Rajasekar Sunil | EVP Chief Prod & Strat Officer | 131 | $12K | 91.16 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
Analysts (HQY)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 120.67 (low 108, high 142).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $105 → $125 |
| 2026-09-18 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $110 → $115 |
| 2026-08-31 | Deutsche Bank | Target raised | Buy | $135 → $142 |
| 2026-08-28 | BTIG | Reiterated | Buy | $115 |
| 2026-07-24 | BTIG | Target raised | Buy | $110 → $115 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HQY)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +4.8% | +49.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +4.8% | +8.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.3% | 37.4% |
| Max drawdown | -30.6% (Nov 2025→Feb 2026) | -40.8% (Nov 2021→Dec 2021) |
HQY revenue by product line (quarter ended Jul 31, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custodial revenue | $175.9M | 50.2% | +10.0% |
| Service revenue | $124.4M | 35.5% | +5.6% |
| Interchange revenue | $50.4M | 14.4% | +4.7% |
| Total revenue | $350.7M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
HQY suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Competitor | UnitedHealth (UNH) | “Some of our direct competitors (including well-known retail investment companies, such as Fidelity Investments, and healthcare service companies such as UnitedHealth Group's Optum and Webster Bank) are in a position to devote more resources to the development, sale and support of their products and services than we have at our disposal.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 17, 2026.
HQY analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $1.15 | $1.15 | -0.2% | $347.2M | 14 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $1.10 | $1.13 | -2.7% | $364.0M | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jan 2027) | $4.72 | $4.72 | +0.1% | $1.42B | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jan 2028) | $5.50 | $5.45 | +1.0% | $1.53B | 14 |
HQY options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 31.7% | ±7.1% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 36.6% | ±11.4% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 35.0% | ±17.6% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 36.7% | ±23.3% |
30-day implied volatility 29.6% vs 25% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.08. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 100.97 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.16% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 97.88 |
| Open | USD 98.28 |
| Day Range | USD 97.66 – 101.09 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 72.76 – 107.62 |
| Volume | 1,253,826 shares |
| Market Cap | $8.35B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (HQY)
Nexqual's technical model rates HQY "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 70.04 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 95.57) |
| MACD | 0.75 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (HQY)
Wall Street analysts rate HQY "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 120.67 (range USD 108–142), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 120.67 |
| High Target | USD 142 |
| Low Target | USD 108 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 15 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (HQY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.15 |
| Revenue Estimate | $347.19M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 1.24 vs est 1.19 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 1.24 vs est 1.12 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.95 vs est 0.9 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 1.01 vs est 0.91 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HQY)
| Total Revenue | $1.36B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.60% |
| Gross Margin | +71.25% |
| Operating Margin | +28.42% |
| Profit Margin | +17.36% |
| ROE | +11.43% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.49 |
| Current Ratio | 2.99 |
| Total Cash | $256.00M |
| Total Debt | $971.02M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $487.73M (35.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HQY)
Nexqual rates HealthEquity, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 71%, operating 28% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $256M cash and investments vs $931M debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $488M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), 36% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 6.7% |
Ownership (HQY)
| Insider Ownership | +2.17% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +110.11% |
| Shares Outstanding | 82.72M |
| Float | 80.97M |
| Short % of Float | +9.62% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Leadership (HQY)
HealthEquity, Inc. is led by Scott R. Cutler, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Scott R. Cutler |
|---|---|
| Founder & Vice Chairman | Stephen D. Neeleman |
| CFO & Executive VP | James M. Lucania |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Richard Putnam |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications | Stacey Ullrich |
Major Backers & Investors (HQY)
Notable institutional backers of HealthEquity, Inc. include Wasatch Advisors LP, Morgan Stanley, WASATCH FUNDS TRUST-Wasatch Core Growth Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 8.48% |
| Morgan Stanley | 5.5% |
| WASATCH FUNDS TRUST-Wasatch Core Growth Fund | 2.69% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.42% |
| William Blair Investment Management, LLC | 2.14% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 13.63% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.31% |
| State Street | 3.92% |
| Geode Capital | 2.87% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.26% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
From HealthEquity, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-17)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our proprietary technology allows us to help consumers optimize the value of their HSAs and other CDBs and gain confidence and skills in managing their healthcare costs as part of their financial security.
- Our leadership position is evidenced by the increase in our market share (measured by HSA Assets), from 4% in December 2010 to 20% in June 2025, as reported in the 2025 Midyear Devenir HSA Research Report, which stated that we were the largest HSA provider by number of accounts and the second largest HSA provider by HSA Assets.
- Our proprietary technology is deployed as a cloud-based solution that is accessible to customers online and through our mobile app.
- In the provision of HSA custodial services and directed third-party administration services for FSAs and HRAs, we are subject to the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act or GLBA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act), and similar state laws.
Partnerships
- As part of our services, we provide consumers with payment processing services, personalized benefit information, access to healthcare solutions through our marketplace, and investment advice to grow their tax-advantaged healthcare savings.
- As an SEC-registered investment adviser, it must comply with the requirements of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, or the Advisers Act, and related Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, regulations and is subject to periodic inspections by the SEC staff.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The healthcare regulatory and political framework is uncertain and evolving, and we cannot predict the effect that further healthcare reform and other changes in government programs may have on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
- Changes in applicable federal and state laws relating to HSAs and other CDBs could materially adversely affect our business.
- We are subject to privacy regulations, including regarding the access, use, and disclosure of personal information, and the privacy breaches that we or our third-party service providers have experienced or may experience in the future could result in substantial financial and reputational harm, including possible criminal and civil penalties.
- We are subject to U.S. federal and state income, payroll, property, sales and use, and other types of taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provisions for income taxes. Changes in tax rates, enactments of new tax laws, revisions of tax regulations, and claims or litigation with taxing authorities could result in substantially higher taxes.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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