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EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Investor Relations Contact

Monica Prokocki

VP of Finance & Investor Relations

602-767-2100

investor.relations@lifestance.com

LifeStance Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – May 7, 2026 – LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFST), one of the nation’s largest providers of outpatient mental healthcare, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

(All results compared to prior-year comparative period, unless otherwise noted)

2026 Highlights and FY 2026 Outlook

• Revenue of $403.5 million increased 21% compared to revenue of $333.0 million

• Clinician base increased 11% to 8,349 clinicians, a sequential net increase of 309 in the first quarter

• First quarter visit volumes increased 18% to 2.5 million

• Net income of $14.2 million compared to net income of $0.7 million

• Adjusted EBITDA of $51.1 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $34.6 million

• Net cash provided by operations of $33.1 million in the first quarter

• Free Cash Flow generation of $22.3 million in the first quarter

• For full year 2026, raising revenue expectations to $1.640 billion to $1.680 billion, Center Margin expectations to $547 million to $571 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $200 million to $220 million

“We delivered an exceptional quarter to begin the year, highlighted by strong revenue growth of 21%, net income growth of $13.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 48%,” said Dave Bourdon, CEO of LifeStance. “Our performance demonstrates that our differentiated model is meeting the societal trend of growing demand for mental healthcare. We also took an important step forward in our commitment to clinical excellence by announcing an outcomes study on approximately 180,000 LifeStance patients that showed roughly three quarters reported clinically significant improvement in anxiety and depression.”

Financial Highlights

Q1 2026

Q1 2025

Y/Y

(in millions)

Total revenue

$

403.5

$

333.0

21

%

Income from operations

22.3

1.6

NM

Center Margin

135.9

109.8

24

%

Net income

14.2

0.7

NM

Adjusted EBITDA

51.1

34.6

48

%

As % of Total revenue:

Income from operations

5.5

%

0.5

%

Center Margin

33.7

%

33.0

%

Net income

3.5

%

0.2

%

Adjusted EBITDA

12.7

%

10.4

%

NM - not meaningful

(All results compared to prior-year period, unless otherwise noted)

• Revenue grew 21% to $403.5 million. Revenue growth in the first quarter was driven primarily by higher visit volumes from net clinician growth, improved clinician productivity, and higher total revenue per visit.

• income from operations was $22.3 million and net income was $14.2 million.

• Center Margin grew 24% to $135.9 million, or 33.7% of total revenue.

• Adjusted EBITDA increased 48% to $51.1 million, or 12.7% of total revenue. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue increased in the first quarter as a result of higher total revenue per visit, lower center costs as a percentage of revenue, and improved operating leverage from revenue growing faster than general and administrative expenses.

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Capital Allocation

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, LifeStance generated $33.1 million cash flow from operations. The Company ended the first quarter with cash of $194.8 million and net long-term debt of $262.5 million.

2026 Guidance

LifeStance is providing the following outlook for 2026:

• The Company is raising full year revenue to $1.640 billion to $1.680 billion, Center Margin to $547 million to $571 million, and Adjusted EBITDA to $200 million to $220 million.

• For the second quarter of 2026, the Company expects total revenue of $405 million to $425 million, Center Margin of $135 million to $147 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $50 million to $60 million.

Conference Call, Webcast Information, and Presentations

LifeStance will hold a conference call today, May 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the first quarter 2026 results. Investors who wish to participate in the call should dial 1-800-715-9871, domestically, or 1-646-307-1963, internationally, approximately 10 minutes before the call begins and provide conference ID number 8795477 or ask to be joined into the LifeStance call. A real-time audio webcast can be accessed via the Events and Presentations section of the LifeStance Investor Relations website (https://investor.lifestance.com), where related materials will be posted prior to the conference call.

About LifeStance Health Group, Inc.

Founded in 2017, LifeStance (Nasdaq: LFST) is reimagining mental health. We are one of the nation’s largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental healthcare for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. LifeStance and its supported

8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026

LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

001-40478

86-1832801

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4800 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 2500

Scottsdale, Arizona

85251

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 602 767-2100

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

LFST

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 25, 2026, LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance Health Group", "LifeStance" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into LifeStance Health Group's filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors' Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On February 25, 2026, Kenneth Burdick, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) announced his planned transition to non-executive Chairman of the Board effective March 16, 2026. Mr. Burdick’s transition is not due to and does not involve any disagreement with management or the Board related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Following the transition, Mr. Burdick will participate in the Company’s standard non-employee director compensation program and will be entitled to receive an annual cash retainer of $200,000 as non-executive chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company and an annual grant of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with a grant date fair market value of approximately $500,000 in that capacity. Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. A slide presentation, which includes supplemental information related to LifeStance Health Group, is furnished as Exhibit 99.2. The information furnished under Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into LifeStance Health Group's filings with the SEC under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 8.01 Other Items. On February 24, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a share repurchase program, which authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $100 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock (the “Repurchase Program”). The Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any particular amount of common stock. Stock repurchases under this program may be made at such times, prices, amounts and on such terms as the Company may determine from time to time to be advisable based on a variety of factors such as the market price of th