Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc.
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 10, 2025.
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Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
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| 1. | Organization and Background |
Business
Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (the “Company”) is a leading, highly differentiated pharmacy services company that provides an extensive suite of technology-enabled services designed to help residents of long-term health care facilities (“LTCFs”) adhere to their appropriate drug regimen, which in turn helps reduce the cost of care and improve clinical outcomes. We enter into contracts directly with LTCFs to serve as the principal pharmacy provider for their residents. In this capacity, we offer high-touch, individualized clinical, drug dispensing and administration capabilities that are tailored to serve the needs of residents in historically lower acuity LTCFs, such as assisted living facilities, and behavioral health facilities and group homes. Additionally, our robust suite of capabilities enables us to serve residents in all types of LTCFs. We are a trusted partner to residents, LTCFs and health plan payors because we help reduce errors in drug administration, manage and ensure adherence to drug regimens, and lower overall healthcare costs.
Organization
The Company was incorporated in the state of Delaware on November 16, 2021. The Company was formed for the purpose of completing an initial public offering (“IPO”) of its common stock and related corporate reorganization transactions in order to carry on the business of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, which was formed on July 21, 2003 as an Indiana limited liability company, as a publicly-traded entity.
Corporate Reorganization
Prior to the IPO, we conducted our business through Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, and its majority owned and wholly owned limited liability company subsidiaries, which were treated for income tax purposes as partnerships and disregarded entities, respectively. Immediately prior to the IPO, we completed a series of corporate reorganization transactions (the “Corporate Reorganization”), pursuant to which:
| • | All Preferred Units in Guardian Pharmacy, LLC were converted into Common Units, resulting in Guardian Pharmacy, LLC having only Common Units outstanding; |
| • | The membership interests, including Restricted Interest Unit awards, held by members other than Guardian Pharmacy, LLC in our subsidiaries (other than certain subsidiaries that were not parties to the Corporate Reorganization, as discussed below) were converted into Common Units of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC. The subsidiaries that participated in the Corporate Reorganization are referred to as the “Converted Subsidiaries”, and the subsidiaries that were not parties to the Corporate Reorganization (including those which were formed or acquired subsequent to the Corporate Reorganization) are referred to as the Non-Converted Subsidiaries; and |
| • | Guardian Pharmacy, LLC became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company by participating in a merger with a transitory subsidiary of the Company. Pursuant to the merger, each Common Unit of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC was converted into (i) one share of the Company’s Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Class B common stock”) and (ii) the right to receive $1.02 in cash per share, without interest (collectively, the “Merger Consideration”). In the merger, 54,094,232 shares of Class B common stock were issued in exchange for Common Units of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC. In accordance with the terms of the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, such issued shares of Class B common stock automatically convert on a one-for-one basis into shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Class A common stock”), with 25% of each holder’s shares of Class B common stock converting into shares of Class A common stock on each of the following dates: (i) March 28, 2025; (ii) September 27, 2025; (iii) March 28, 2026; and (iv) September 27, 2026. The Merger Consideration was $55,176 and was paid using the proceeds from the IPO. |
As a result of the Corporate Reorganization, the Company became a holding company with no material assets other than its 100% interest in Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, and the Converted Subsidiaries became wholly owned subsidiaries of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC. In addition, Guardian Pharmacy, LLC remained the majority owner of each of the
Subsidiaries.
The
Subsidiaries are (i) greenfield
start-up
pharmacies in various stages of development and integration with Guardian and do not currently have material operations or (ii) pharmacies that we recently acquired. After a period of time that would typically be sufficient to allow such pharmacies to adopt our operating practices and experience meaningful growth in residents served and earnings, we expect to acquire the minority membership interests of such
Subsidiaries.
As a result of the Corporate Reorganization, the Company recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to the business of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC. In addition, the Company received tax basis for the $55,176 in cash payments related to the Merger Consideration, which are amortizable for tax purposes. To reflect this new taxability at the corporate level and the tax
step-up,
the Company recorded an incremental net deferred tax asset through additional
paid-in
capital of $5,973 on September 27, 2024. See Note 9 for further discussion.
Initial Public Offering
On September 27, 2024, the Company consummated its IPO of 8,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, as described in the Company’s final prospectus dated September 25, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 26, 2024, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Prospectus”). Also on September 27, 2024, the underwriters for the IPO exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 1,200,000 shares of Class A common stock. The 9,200,000 shares were issued at a public offering price of $14.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $119,784, after deducting underwriting discounts of $9,016. In addition to the underwriting discounts, the Company incurred $13,023 of offering costs, which were recorded to additional
paid-in
capital.
Conversion of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock
In accordance with the terms of the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the conversion schedule described in the Corporate Reorganization section above, on March 28, 2025 and September 27, 2025,13,519,946 shares and 13,523,285 shares, respectively, of the Company’s Class B common stock automatically converted, in accordance with the terms of such class and without any further action by their holders or the Company, into an equal number of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.
Follow-On
Offering
In May 2025, the Company completed an underwritten
follow-on
public offering (“Q2 2025 Offering”) of 1,440,447 shares of Class A common stock at an offering price of $21.00 per share. We used all of the net proceeds from the Q2 2025 Offering to purchase 1,440,447 shares of outstanding Class A common stock that were issued upon conversion of shares of our Class B common stock that were originally issued in connection with our Corporate Reorganization. The 1,440,447 shares of Class A common stock purchased by the Company were cancelled, resulting in no change to the total number of Class A common stock outstanding. We did not retain any of the proceeds from the sale of shares in the offering.
As part of the Q2 2025 Offering, certain selling shareholders, consisting of the Company’s founders (the “Guardian Founders”), sold 6,059,553 shares of Class A common stock. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling shareholders in this offering.
| 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Principles of consolidation
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all controlled subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Results of operations of the Company’s controlled subsidiaries have been included from the date of acquisition.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. Certain footnote disclosures have been omitted that would substantially duplicate the disclosures in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024, unless information contained in those disclosures materially changed or is required by U.S. GAAP to be included in interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2025 have been recorded. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2025, or any other period. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 26, 2025.
The Corporate Reorganization was accounted for as a combination of entities under common control. As a result, the financial reports filed with the SEC by the Company subsequent to the Corporate Reorganization are prepared “as if” Guardian Pharmacy, LLC is the accounting predecessor of the Company. The historical operations of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC are deemed to be those of the Company. Thus, the financial statements included in this report reflect (i) the historical operating results of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC prior to the Corporate Reorganization; (ii) the consolidated results of the Company and Guardian Pharmacy, LLC following the Corporate Reorganization; (iii) the assets and liabilities of the Company and Guardian Pharmacy, LLC at their historical cost; and (iv) the Company’s equity structure for all periods presented. No
step-up
basis of intangible assets or goodwill was recorded.
Guardian Pharmacy, LLC has been determined to be our predecessor for accounting purposes and, accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the Corporate Reorganization have been adjusted to combine the previously separate entities for presentation purposes. The Company had no material operations prior to the Corporate Reorganization, and is acting as a holding company, with 100% ownership interest in Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, subsequent to the Corporate Reorganization. Thus, the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows effectively represent those of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC as of and for all periods presented.
New Accounting Pronouncements
The following table provides a description of recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements:
| New Accounting Standard Adopted | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ASU Number and Name | Description | Date of Adoption | Effect on the unaudited interimConsolidated Financial Statements uponadoption |
| 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures | ASU 2023-07 requires companies to disclose significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and are included within each reported measure of segment operating results. The standard also requires companies to disclose the total amount of any other items included in segment operating results which were not deemed to be significant expenses for separate disclosure, along with a qualitative description of the composition of these other items. In addition, the standard also requires disclosure of the CODM’s title and position, as well as detail on how the CODM uses the reported measure of segment operating results to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. The standard also aligns interim segment reporting disclosure requirements with annual segment reporting disclosure requirements. The standard requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented. | January 1, 2024 for annual disclosures. January 1, 2025 for interim disclosures. | The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2024 for annual disclosures, and January 1, 2025 for interim disclosures. See Note 8 Segments for new disclosures. |
| 2024-01, Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards | ASU 2024-01 clarifies the scope application of profits interest and similar awards by adding illustrative guidance in ASC 718 - Compensation - Stock Compensation. | January 1, 2025 for annual and interim disclosures | The Company adopted the standard as of January 1, 2025, with no material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| New Accounting Standards Not Yet Effective | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ASU Number and Name | Description | Date of Adoption | Effect on the unaudited interimConsolidated Financial Statements uponadoption |
| 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures | ASU 2023-09 enhances the transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The standard requires the annual financial statements to include consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation, and income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. | January 1, 2025 for annual disclosures. | The Company will adopt the newdisclosures for the annual periodsbeginning on January 1, 2025. TheCompany is currently evaluating the impact of the incremental income taxes information that will be required to be disclosed as well as the impact to the Income Taxes footnote in the Form 10-K. |
| 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) | ASU 2024-03 requires Public Business Entities to disclose disaggregated information about specific natural expense categories underlying certain income statement expense line items that are considered “relevant.” | January 1, 2027 for annual disclosures; January 1, 2028 for interim disclosures | The Company will adopt the new disclosures for the annual periods beginning on January 1, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the incremental disaggregated expense information that will be required to be disclosed. |
| 2025-03, Business Combinations (Topic 805) and Consolidation (Topic 810):Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity | ASU 2025-03 revises the guidance in ASC 805 on identifying the accounting acquirer in a business combination in which the legal acquiree is a variable interest entity (VIE). The ASU is intended to improve comparability between business combinations that involve VIEs and those that do not. | January 1, 2027 for annual disclosures. | The Company will adopt the new disclosures for the annual periods beginning on January 1, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard. |
| 2025-04, Compensation—StockCompensation (Topic 718) andRevenue from Contracts withCustomers (Topic 606): Clarifications to Share-Based ConsiderationPayable to a Customer | ASU 2025-04 clarifies the guidance in both ASC 606 and ASC 718 on the accounting for share-based payment awards that are granted by an entity as consideration payable to its customer. The ASU is intended to reduce diversity in practice and improve existing guidance, primarily by revising the definition of a “performance condition” and eliminating a forfeiture policy election for service conditions associated with share-based consideration payable to a customer. | January 1, 2027 for annual disclosures. | The Company will adopt the new disclosures for the annual periods beginning on January 1, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard. |
| 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets | ASU 2025-05 amends ASC 326-202 to provide a practical expedient (for all entities) and an accounting policy election (for all entities, other than public business entities, that elect the practical expedient) related to the estimation of expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current contract assets that arise from transactions accounted for under ASC 606. | January 1, 2026 for annual and interim disclosures. | The Company will adopt the new disclosures for the annual periods beginning on January 1, 2026. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard. |
| 2025-06—Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software | ASU 2025-06 amends certain aspects of the accounting for and disclosure of software costs under ASC 350-40. | January 1, 2028 for annual and interim disclosures. | The Company will adopt the new disclosures for the annual periods beginning on January 1, 2028. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard. |
| 2025-07—Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Derivatives Scope Refinements and Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration from a Customer in a Revenue Contract | ASU 2025-07 refines the scope of the guidance on derivatives in ASC 815 and clarifies the guidance on share-based payments from a customer in ASC 606. The ASU is intended to address concerns about the application of derivative accounting to contracts that have features based on the operations or activities of one of the parties to the contract and to reduce diversity in the accounting for share-based payments in revenue contracts. | January 1, 2027 for annual and interim disclosures. | The Company will adopt the new disclosures for the annual periods beginning on January 1, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard. |
| 3. | Acquisitions |
The Company’s growth strategy involves periodically acquiring institutional pharmacies servicing LTCFs and their residents as well as residents in other care settings. The Company’s strategy includes the acquisition of freestanding institutional pharmacy businesses as well as other assets, generally less significant in size, which are combined with existing pharmacy operations to augment internal organic growth.
2025 Acquisitions
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company completed acquisitions of various pharmacy operations (the “2025 Acquisitions”).
Total consideration for the 2025 Acquisitions included cash of $13,230,24,075 shares of Class B common stock with a fair value of $441, and contingent earnout payments of up to $2,600 if certain revenue and earnings targets are achieved during the first full four quarters subsequent to the acquisition date. The fair value of the shares of Class B common stock issued was determined based on the closing share price of the Company’s Class A common stock on the acquisition date, discounted for a lack of registration, as the Class B common stock remains unregistered. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangements at the acquisition dates and at September 30, 2025 was $2,600. (see Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
for more information). The total preliminary purchase consideration for the 2025 Acquisitions was $16,271.
The 2025 Acquisitions included
interests, for which the fair value was estimated to be $3,609. The fair value of the
interests was estimated by utilizing the implied fair value of the
interest, determined based on the acquisition purchase price, and considering discounts necessary due to the lack of marketability and lack of control associated with the
interest. We incurred an immaterial amount of acquisition costs in connection with the 2025 Acquisitions.
The 2025 Acquisitions were treated as a purchase in accordance with ASC 805,
Business Combinations
, which requires recognition of the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction. Our recognition of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on management’s judgment after evaluating several factors, including a preliminary valuation assessment. This recognition is preliminary and subject to changes, which could be material, as additional information becomes available and the valuation of assets and liabilities is finalized.
The preliminary recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the 2025 Acquisitions as of September 30, 2025 is as follows:
| (in thousands) | Fair Value |
|---|---|
| Total purchase consideration | $16,271 |
| Net assets acquired: | |
| Inventory | 1,641 |
| Other assets | 4,326 |
| Intangible Assets | 6,690 |
| Other liabilities | (3,052) |
| Non-controlling interest equity | (3,609) |
| Net assets acquired | 5,996 |
| Goodwill | $10,275 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in the 2025 Acquisitions. Goodwill represents future economic benefits expected to arise from the Company’s expanded presence in the long-term care pharmacy industry, the assembled workforce acquired, expected revenue synergies, as well as operating efficiencies and cost savings. Of the $10,275 of goodwill recorded related to the 2025 Acquisitions, $8,016 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
Intangible assets are comprised of customer lists and trademarks. The fair values for the customer lists and trademarks were $6,400 and $290, respectively. The weighted average useful lives for the customer lists and trademarks were 10 years and 5 years, respectively.
Consolidated Results of Operations
The results of operations for the 2025 Acquisitions have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company’s consolidated statements of operations included $16,167 and $20,772 of revenue associated with the 2025 Acquisitions, respectively. Net income related to the 2025 Acquisitions was not material to the consolidated financial statements.
The comparable prior period results of operations associated with the 2025 Acquisitions are not material to the consolidated financial statements, and as such, supplemental pro forma financial information is not presented.
2024 Acquisitions
In 2024, the Company completed acquisitions of various pharmacy operations (the “2024 Acquisitions”). Total consideration for the 2024 Acquisitions included cash of $14,710, and contingent earnout payments of up to $2,700 if certain revenue and earnings targets are achieved by certain acquired entities during the
period subsequent to the respective acquisition dates. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement at the acquisition dates and as of December 31, 2024 was $2,700, and at
September
30, 2025 was $750. During the
nine
months ended
September
30, 2025, we made payments totaling $1,950 to settle a portion of the contingent consideration (see
Note 4 Fair Value Measurements
for further detail). The total purchase consideration for the 2024 Acquisitions was $17,410.
The 2024 Acquisitions included
interests, for which the fair value was estimated to be $5,371 at the time of the Acquisitions. The fair value of the
interests was estimated by utilizing the implied fair value of the
interests, determined based on the acquisition price, and considering discounts necessary due to the lack of marketability and lack of control associated with the
interests. During 2024, we incurred an immaterial amount of acquisition costs in connection with the 2024 Acquisitions.
The 2024 Acquisitions were treated as a purchase in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, which requires recognition of the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction. Our recognition of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on management’s judgment after evaluating several factors, including a valuation assessment. There were no material measurement period adjustments recognized in periods subsequent to the 2024 Acquisitions.
The recognition of the assets and liabilities of the 2024 Acquisitions was as follows during 2024:
| (in thousands) | Fair Value |
|---|---|
| Total purchase consideration | $17,410 |
| Net assets acquired: | |
| Inventory | 2,671 |
| Other assets | 2,446 |
| Intangible Assets | 6,236 |
| Other liabilities | (1,822) |
| Non-controlling interest equity | (5,371) |
| Net assets acquired | 4,160 |
| Goodwill | $13,250 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in the 2024 Acquisitions. Goodwill represents future economic benefits expected to arise from the Company’s expanded presence in the long-term care pharmacy industry, the assembled workforce acquired, expected revenue synergies, as well as operating efficiencies and cost savings. Of the $13,250 of goodwill recorded related to the 2024 Acquisitions, $9,957 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
Intangible assets are comprised of customer lists and trademarks. The fair values for the customer lists and trademarks were $5,686 and $550, respectively. The weighted average useful lives for the customer lists and trademarks were 10 years and 5 years, respectively.
Consolidated Results of Operations
The results of operations for the 2024 Acquisitions have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the dates of acquisition.
The comparable prior period results of operations associated with the 2024 Acquisitions are not material to the consolidated financial statements, and as such, supplemental pro forma financial information is not presented.
| 4. | Fair Value Measurements |
The Company utilizes the three-level valuation hierarchy for the recognition and disclosure of fair value measurements. The categorization of assets and liabilities within this hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement of fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy consist of the following:
| • | Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. |
| • | Level 2 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the instrument. |
| • | Level 3 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable inputs based upon management’s best estimate of inputs that market participants could use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date, including assumptions about risk. |
Financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, line of credit, and notes payable. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
The following table summarizes the valuation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities: | |||
| Contingent consideration payable | $— | $— | $2,700 |
| Fair value of financial instruments | $— | $— | $2,700 |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities: | |||
| Contingent consideration payable | $— | $— | $3,350 |
| Fair value of financial instruments | $— | $— | $3,350 |
The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration obligations arising from acquisitions is based upon Level 3 unobservable inputs including, in part, the estimate of future cash flows based upon the likelihood of achieving the various criteria triggering the payment of the obligations. The fair values of the liabilities associated with contingent consideration obligations were derived using the income approach with unobservable inputs, which included future earnings forecasts for which there is no market data. Fair value measurement using unobservable inputs is inherently uncertain, and a change in significant inputs could result in different fair values. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, there were no material gains or losses related to liabilities classified as Level 3 as a result of fair value adjustments. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations are recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity for the Level 3 contingent consideration fair value measurements during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025:
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $2,700 |
|---|---|
| Current year acquisitions | — |
| Fair value adjustments | — |
| Payments | — |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | 2,700 |
| Current year acquisitions | 1,700 |
| Fair value adjustments | — |
| Payments | (1,950) |
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | 2,450 |
| Current year acquisitions | 900 |
| Fair value adjustments | — |
| Payments | — |
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | $3,350 |
| 5. | Commitments and Contingencies |
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company may have exposure to loss contingencies arising from pending or threatened litigation for which assessing and estimating the outcomes of these matters involve substantial uncertainties. The Company evaluates contingencies on an ongoing basis and establishes loss provisions for matters in which losses are probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.
Legal expenses include attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses and settlements. The Company recorded legal expenses totaling $4,745 and $4,479 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2025, respectively.
| 6. | Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share |
Basic earnings per share of Class A and Class B common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding during the period. The Class A and Class B common stock are identical in their rights and privileges, except that shares of Class B common stock are subject to transfer restrictions prior to their conversion into shares of Class A common stock. Therefore, the basic earnings per share for Class A and Class B common stock will be equal. Diluted earnings per share of Class A and Class B common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding, adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive elements.
The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit, related to units of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, for periods prior to the IPO and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Further, the Company had no operations prior to the Corporate Reorganization and the number of shares issued prior to the Corporate Reorganization was 100, which we have determined is not meaningful. Therefore, earnings per share information has not been presented for periods preceding the Corporate Reorganization and IPO in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
The following table sets forth (in thousands) the computation of net income attributable to the Company used to compute basic net income per share of Class A and Class B common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
| (in thousands) | Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerator: | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $(105,817) | $(82,874) | $9,593 | $27,693 |
| Less: Net income attributable to Guardian Pharmacy, LLC before Corporate Reorganization | 9,350 | 22,760 | — | — |
| Less net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests | 6,823 | 16,356 | (225) | (603) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. | $(121,990) | $(121,990) | $9,818 | $28,296 |
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share of Class A and Class B common stock (in thousands, except share amounts, and per share amounts):
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | |
| Basic net income per share attributable to common stockholders | ||||
| Numerator: | ||||
| Allocation of net income attributable to Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. | $3,638 | $6,180 | $8,413 | $19,883 |
| Denominator: | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding | 23,021,325 | 39,102,685 | 18,455,186 | 43,616,184 |
| Basic net income per share attributable to common stockholders | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
| Diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders | ||||
| Numerator: | ||||
| Allocation of net income attributable to Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. | $3,638 | $6,180 | $8,413 | $19,883 |
| Denominator: | ||||
| Number of shares used in basic computation | 23,021,325 | 39,102,685 | 18,455,186 | 43,616,184 |
| Dilutive Restricted Stock Units and Class A and B Common Stock | 484,876 | 823,582 | 329,556 | 778,858 |
| Weighted average shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding used to calculate diluted net income per share | 23,506,201 | 39,926,267 | 18,784,742 | 44,395,042 |
| Diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | |
| Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders | ||||
| Numerator: | ||||
| Allocation of net income (loss) attributable to Guardian Pharmacy Inc. | $(16,560) | $(105,430) | $(16,560) | $(105,430) |
| Denominator: | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding | 8,300,000 | 52,843,311 | 8,300,000 | 52,843,311 |
| Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders | $(2.00) | $(2.00) | $(2.00) | $(2.00) |
| Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders | ||||
| Numerator: | ||||
| Allocation of net income (loss) attributable to Guardian Pharmacy Inc. | $(16,560) | $(105,430) | $(16,560) | $(105,430) |
| Denominator: | ||||
| Number of shares used in basic computation | 8,300,000 | 52,843,311 | 8,300,000 | 52,843,311 |
| Dilutive Restricted Stock Units and Class B Common Stock | — | — | — | — |
| Weighted average shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding used to calculate diluted net income (loss) per share | 8,300,000 | 52,843,311 | 8,300,000 | 52,843,311 |
| Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders | $(2.00) | $(2.00) | $(2.00) | $(2.00) |
The following potentially dilutive shares were not included in the calculation of diluted shares outstanding as the effect would have been anti-dilutive:
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | |
| Anti-dilutive unvested Restricted Stock Units and Class B Common Stock | 60,543 | 385,460 | 60,543 | 385,460 |
| Total anti-dilutive securities | 60,543 | 385,460 | 60,543 | 385,460 |
| 7. | Share-based Compensation |
Restricted Interest Units Conversion
In connection with the Corporate Reorganization and IPO, Restricted Interest Unit awards associated with the Converted Subsidiaries and Guardian Pharmacy, LLC were converted into Common Units of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, and the Common Units of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC were then converted into 12,321,282 shares of Class B common stock of the Company, some of which are subject to additional service vesting requirements (see Note 1 Organization and Background above for further discussion of the Corporate Reorganization and IPO). As of September 30, 2025, these awards are fully vested.
2025 Long-Term Incentive Program Awards
On February 5, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Company’s 2025 long-term incentive program (“2025 LTIP”), consisting of restricted stock unit awards granted under the Company’s 2024 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.
Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) Awards
During February 2025, and under the 2025 LTIP, the Company granted RSU awards to certain executive and management employees of 619,638 shares. The stock price used to determine the award value was the closing price on the grant date of the award. These awards cliff vest three years subsequent to the grant date of each award and upon vesting are settled in shares of Class A common stock.
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense is recorded to selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations, and is as follows for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| Pre-IPO awards | $122,243 | $— | $127,917 | $— |
| Unvested Class A and B common stock | 112 | 3,269 | 112 | 10,036 |
| Restricted stock units | — | 1,087 | 2,734 | |
| Total share-based compensation expense | $122,355 | $4,356 | $128,029 | $12,770 |
As of September 30, 2025, unamortized share-based compensation costs related to share-based incentive awards is as follows (in thousands, except for the remaining service period):
| Amount | Weighted AverageRemaining Service Period(years) | |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted stock units | 9,914 | 2.3 |
| Total unamortized share-based compensation cost | $9,914 |
| 8. | Segments |
General Information
The Company’s single operating segment derives its revenues primarily through sales of pharmaceutical and medical products, and all revenues are derived solely in the United States.
Measure of segment profit or loss and assets
The chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) assesses performance of the operating segment and decides how to allocate resources based on net income, which also is reported on the consolidated statements of operations as net income. In addition to comparing net income against forecasted net income, the CODM uses net income to evaluate income generated from segment assets (return on assets) in deciding whether to reinvest profits into the operating segment or expansion of the operating segment through acquisitions.
The measure of operating segment assets is reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as total assets.
The accounting policies of the operating segment are the same as those of the Company.
Reportable segment reconciliation
The following reconciliation presents operating segment revenue, net income, and significant segment expenses:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| Revenue | $314,393 | $377,427 | $889,840 | $1,051,069 |
| Less: | ||||
| Employee expenses (excluding share-based compensation expense) | 70,078 | 80,496 | 197,733 | 228,518 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 122,355 | 4,356 | 128,029 | 12,770 |
| Other segment items (1) | 221,581 | 269,946 | 629,300 | 750,361 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,994 | 5,838 | 14,619 | 16,594 |
| Interest expense | 1,026 | 160 | 2,857 | 502 |
| Income taxes | 176 | 7,038 | 176 | 14,631 |
| Segment net income (loss) | $(105,817) | $9,593 | $(82,874) | $27,693 |
| Reconciliation of net income to consolidated statements of operations | ||||
| Adjustments and reconciling items | — | — | — | — |
| Consolidated net income (loss) | $(105,817) | $9,593 | $(82,874) | $27,693 |
| (1) | Other segment items included in operating segment net income include product expenses, legal expenses, rent and auto lease expenses, utilities expenses, maintenance expenses, and other overhead expenses. |
| 9. | Income Taxes |
Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. is taxed as a corporation and is subject to paying corporate federal and state and local taxes on the income allocated to it from its 100% ownership of Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, which includes economic interest held in the
Subsidiaries, as well as any stand-alone income or loss it generates. The
Subsidiaries are treated as a partnership for U.S. federal and most applicable state and local income tax purposes. Prior to the Corporate Reorganization, the Guardian Pharmacy, LLC business was comprised of entities treated as partnerships for income tax purposes. As a partnership it was not subject to U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. As a result of the Corporate Reorganization, the Company is subject to federal and state corporate income taxes beginning on September 27, 2024.
Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2025 was $176 and $7,038, respectively. This reflects effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2025 of
-0.1%
and 42.3% , respectively. Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2025 was $176 and $14,631, respectively. This reflects effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2025 of
-0.1%
and 34.6% , respectively. The comparison of the Company’s effective tax rate to the U.S. statutory rate of 21%
was primarily due to state income taxes and certain 2024 tax filing matters relating to the Corporate Reorganization and IPO, including the incremental share-based compensation charge (see Note 7—Share-based Compensation for further detail on the share-based compensation charge). These compensation costs are not deductible for federal and state income taxes due to prior Section 83(b) elections.
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was enacted in the U.S. The OBBBA includes significant provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring business tax provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, modifications to the international tax framework and the restoration of favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions. The legislation has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025 and others implemented through 2027. We have assessed that this will have an immaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements and effective tax rate.
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