Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY) Stock Price & Analysis
Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY) rose 4.31% to USD 22.51 as of July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
WAY last closed at USD 21.58; the session ranged USD 21.87–22.59 on volume of 1,442,606 shares. Market capitalization is $4.32B, with a 52-week range of USD 17.26–41.47 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC)
| Price | USD 22.51 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.31% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 21.58 |
| Open | USD 22.04 |
| Day Range | USD 21.87 – 22.59 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.26 – 41.47 |
| Volume | 1,442,606 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.32B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (WAY)
Nexqual's technical model rates WAY "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 20.33) |
| MACD | 0.43 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (WAY)
Wall Street analysts rate WAY "Strong Buy" based on 23 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 33.48 (range USD 25–44), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 23 |
| Mean Target | USD 33.48 |
| High Target | USD 44 |
| Low Target | USD 25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 23 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (WAY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.4 |
| Revenue Estimate | $316.17M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.42 vs est 0.39 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.4 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.37 vs est 0.35 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.34 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WAY)
| Total Revenue | $1.16B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +22.40% |
| Gross Margin | +68.72% |
| Operating Margin | +25.64% |
| Profit Margin | +10.90% |
| ROE | +3.57% |
| Debt / Equity | 37.75 |
| Current Ratio | 1.76 |
| Total Cash | $160.13M |
| Total Debt | $1.49B |
| Free Cash Flow | $327.65M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WAY)
Nexqual rates Waystar Holding Corp.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +17% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 69%, operating 26% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $160M cash vs $1.49B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $328M, 30% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 4%, ROA 3.3% |
Ownership (WAY)
| Insider Ownership | +1.48% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +110.04% |
| Shares Outstanding | 191.81M |
| Float | 139.70M |
| Short % of Float | +8.15% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
Leadership (WAY)
Waystar Holding Corp. is led by Matthew J. Hawkins (age 53), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Matthew J. Hawkins (age 53) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Steven M. Oreskovich (age 53) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Sue Dooley |
| Vice President of Treasury & Compliance | Mark Encinger |
| Vice President of Communications | Kristin Lee |
Major Backers & Investors (WAY)
Notable institutional backers of Waystar Holding Corp. include Eqt Fund Management S.a R.l., Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, FMR, LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Eqt Fund Management S.a R.l. | 12.97% |
| Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 9.92% |
| FMR, LLC | 7.8% |
| Bain Capital Investors Llc | 6.9% |
| Advent International LP | 5.77% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 3.76% |
| Fidelity | 2.61% |
| Goldentree Asset Management LP | 2.32% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 13.69% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.08% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC.
From Waystar Holding Corp.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-17)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Waystar Holding Corp. develops a cloud-based software solution for healthcare payments.
- Its platform offers financial clearance, patient financial care, claim and payer payment management, denials prevention and recovery, clinical integrity and revenue capture, and analytics and reporting solutions.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTSG | BrightSpring Health Services, I | USD 72.91 | ▲ 4.55% |
| ULS | UL Solutions Inc. | USD 85.46 | ▼ 0.72% |
| LIF | Life360, Inc. | USD 48.86 | ▼ 6.09% |
| PACS | PACS Group, Inc. | USD 46.85 | ▲ 3.97% |
| LOAR | Loar Holdings Inc. | USD 70.89 | ▲ 0.7% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.