Tempus AI Q1 Revenue Up 36% to $348M, Data Unit Drives 73% Margin

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Tempus AI’s Q1 revenue climbed 36% to $348.1M, with data segment sales up 40.5% to $87M at 73% margin and diagnostics revenue rising 34.7% to $261.1M. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $125.9M (-$0.71 EPS), is backed by $1.1B in contracts and projects $65M Adjusted EBITDA for 2026.

1. Q1 Revenue Growth and Data Segment Moat

Tempus AI reported Q1 revenue of $348.1 million, a 36% increase year over year, driven by its Data and Applications segment, which generated $87.0 million in sales (up 40.5%) at a 73.1% Non-GAAP gross margin. The diagnostics unit contributed $261.1 million (up 34.7%), supporting the data division’s push toward a recurring-revenue healthcare platform backed by over $1.1 billion in contracted licensing agreements and partnerships with major pharma firms.

2. Cost Pressures and Profitability Outlook

Despite strong topline growth, the company posted a GAAP net loss of $125.9 million (-$0.71 per share) as operating leverage remains delayed by $56.3 million in stock-based compensation and elevated cash burn tied to upfront data investments. Management maintains a full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA target of $65 million, highlighting a path toward margin expansion once scale efficiencies materialize.

3. Valuation Compression Presents Entry

Tempus AI shares trade at approximately 6.6 times trailing revenues of $1.36 billion, below its historical year-end P/S average of 8.2x since going public. This multiple compression reflects investor focus on current GAAP losses and expense variability, creating a tactical accumulation window ahead of anticipated profitability improvements.

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