HealthEquity, Inc.

NasdaqGS:HQY Stock Report

Market Cap: US$8.8b

HealthEquity Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

HealthEquity is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 13.4% and 7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 15% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14.3% in 3 years.

Key information

13.4%

Earnings growth rate

15.02%

EPS growth rate

Healthcare earnings growth17.5%
Revenue growth rate7.0%
Future return on equity14.32%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated24 Jul 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jul 27

HealthEquity's Earnings Momentum Deserves More Credit

Summary HealthEquity is the leading HSA and CDB administrator, consistently beating revenue and EPS expectations with strong operational execution. HQY's fiscal 2027 revenue is guided to $1.41–$1.42 billion, with robust HSA asset growth, margin expansion, and accelerating buybacks supporting a Buy rating. Custodial yield remains resilient at 3.84%, supported by rate locks through 2029, while automation and AI investments drive significant cost efficiencies. Valuation at 20x forward earnings and 13.7x EV/EBITDA appears conservative given visible growth, margin leverage, and capital return momentum. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Jun 22

HQY: AI Efficiencies And Buybacks Will Support Future Margin Expansion

HealthEquity's updated analyst price target edges higher by about $1 to $2 as analysts point to solid recent results, operational leverage from AI and service cost discipline, and a more constructive view on margin potential, even as growth and margin forecasts in the model remain slightly tempered. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on HealthEquity reflects a generally constructive stance, with several bullish analysts adjusting price targets higher after the latest quarterly update and commentary around growth, margins, and competitive positioning.
Narrative Update Jun 06

HQY: HSA Scale And AI Efficiencies Will Sustain Margins And Cash Returns

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for HealthEquity up to $114.63 from $112.88. This reflects a series of higher price targets that cite solid recent results, operational leverage and a stronger pipeline as key supports for margins and growth assumptions.
Narrative Update Apr 24

HQY: HSA Scale And Cash Yields Will Support Margins Despite AI Concerns

Analysts have reset HealthEquity's price targets lower by up to $15 while keeping a largely constructive view on its HSA growth potential and downplaying near term competitive and AI disruption risks. This has prompted only incremental tweaks to fair value and P/E assumptions rather than a wholesale shift in the outlook.
Narrative Update Apr 10

HQY: HSA Scale And Cash Yields Will Support Margins Despite AI Fears

Analysts have inched their average price target for HealthEquity higher to about $113, a modest move that reflects updated views on long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following a mix of recent target cuts and at least one upgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent research on HealthEquity shows a mix of optimism about the long term HSA opportunity and caution around valuation, competitive threats and sector specific risks such as AI disruption concerns.
Narrative Update Mar 27

HQY: HSA Scale And Cash Yields Will Drive Margins And Support Upside

Narrative Update on HealthEquity Analysts have trimmed the blended price target on HealthEquity by a few dollars to around $112, reflecting slightly softer modeled revenue growth and a lower future P/E multiple, while also highlighting resilient HSA account and asset trends and noting potential for margin improvement. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on HealthEquity shows a mixed but generally constructive view, with several firms trimming price targets while still pointing to solid operational trends and specific growth drivers, alongside a smaller group calling out valuation and multiple risk.
Narrative Update Mar 11

HQY: Cash Yields And HSA Scale Will Support The Next Leg

Analysts have trimmed their targets on HealthEquity by about $10 to $30 per share, reflecting valuation compression and AI related sector pressures. They also cite solid HSA account and asset growth, cost efficiencies, and an updated cash maturity schedule that they believe supports the company’s medium term growth profile.
Narrative Update Feb 25

HQY: Future HSA Expansion And Cash Yields Will Support Next Leg Of Growth

Analysts have nudged our fair value estimate for HealthEquity lower to $114.44 from $119.13, reflecting reduced price targets across the Street as they factor in recent peer valuation compression, AI related sentiment, and updated expectations for cash yields and HSA growth. Analyst Commentary Street research on HealthEquity has turned more cautious on valuation while still highlighting a mix of supportive and more skeptical views on the company’s execution and growth outlook.
Narrative Update Feb 10

HQY: Future HSA Market Expansion Will Support Next Leg Of Growth

Analysts now frame HealthEquity within a wider US$89 to US$125 price target range, reflecting mixed views on valuation, as some highlight pressure on the stock's multiple until clearer growth drivers emerge, while others see momentum continuing despite lingering competition and regulatory concerns. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight a “year of inflection” for several healthcare IT names, with estimates and valuations for the group described as having largely bottomed, which they see as supportive for HealthEquity’s current positioning.
Narrative Update Jan 27

HQY: Future HSA Member Expansion Will Benefit From Next Leg Of Growth

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for HealthEquity by about $1 to $119.13 as some now highlight pressure on valuation multiples and organic growth expectations, while others still see room for upside tied to a potential next leg of growth once uncertainties around competition, regulation and rates settle. Analyst Commentary Street research on HealthEquity is mixed, with some firms becoming more cautious on valuation and others still pointing to upside if the next leg of growth materializes.
Narrative Update Jan 12

HQY: Future HSA Member Expansion Will Drive Long Term Opportunity

Narrative Update on HealthEquity The analyst price target for HealthEquity has moved slightly lower to about $120 from roughly $122. Analysts are balancing concerns about valuation multiples and competition against steady expectations for organic growth and profitability.
Analysis Article Jan 01

Here's Why We Think HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Seeking Alpha Mar 17

HealthEquity: Robust Growth, But No Margin Of Safety

Summary HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) is down nearly 15% in the past month, presenting a potential buying opportunity. The company recently beat Q3'25 earnings expectations in both EPS and revenue. HQY offers CDBs such as HSAs, which have seen rapid growth over the past decade, and are expected to keep growing into the future. The company has a robust 10Y revenue CAGR of 36.20%, FCF sitting higher than its net income, and a healthy Balance sheet, showing great potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 20

HealthEquity: High Marks For Recent Profit Growth

Summary HealthEquity's future growth relies heavily on capital reinvestment due to the asset-light nature of the business. High multiples of capital are necessary to ensure each $1 of retained and reinvested earnings is valued highly by the market. The core asset base has hard-to-replicate business advantages that have grown operating earnings at attractive rates which by all means can continue. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Sep 24

Expanding HSA Market Dominance Fuels Revenue And Innovates Healthcare Financial Services

HealthEquity's expansion in the HSA market and strategic acquisitions, including BenefitWallet, aim to grow its customer base and custodial revenue.
Seeking Alpha Aug 27

HealthEquity: Compelling Catalysts, Fairly Valued, Reiterate Buy

Summary HealthEquity continues to present highly attractive fundamentals. FY'25 is guidance raised to ~$1.18Bn in revenue and ~$3.10/share in earnings. Technicals are robust on longer-term time frames, with price structure strengthening after demand-fill at ~$55-$60s. Valuation is fair at ~17x NOPAT in my view, with base assumptions suggesting ~9-10% CAGR to ~$92-$100/share by FY'26E. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:HQY - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
1/31/20291,6083285195884
1/31/20281,52529747853914
1/31/20271,41525043048314
4/30/20261,337231441490N/A
1/31/20261,313215408457N/A
10/31/20251,291192363415N/A
7/31/20251,269146313367N/A
4/30/20251,24312288339N/A
1/31/20251,20097-166340N/A
10/31/20241,15097-162341N/A
7/31/20241,099106-198308N/A
4/30/20241,04380-30277N/A
1/31/20241,00056197243N/A
10/31/202397129176221N/A
7/31/202393813169212N/A
4/30/2023901-8121175N/A
1/31/2023862-2632151N/A
10/31/2022831-5921146N/A
7/31/2022795-62-71120N/A
4/30/2022778-55-76117N/A
1/31/2022757-444141N/A
10/31/2021741-610151N/A
7/31/2021741199181N/A
4/30/20217284108198N/A
1/31/2021734985182N/A
10/31/2020747364152N/A
7/31/2020724-2034117N/A
4/30/202063503595N/A
1/31/202053240N/A105N/A
10/31/201940753N/A107N/A
7/31/201932090N/A118N/A
4/30/201930493N/A116N/A
1/31/201928774N/A113N/A
10/31/201827267N/A101N/A
7/31/201825861N/A95N/A
4/30/201824456N/A89N/A
1/31/201823047N/A82N/A
10/31/201721646N/A76N/A
7/31/201720241N/A70N/A
4/30/201719032N/A59N/A
1/31/201717826N/A46N/A
10/31/201616725N/A39N/A
7/31/201615524N/A35N/A
4/30/201614120N/A27N/A
1/31/201612717N/A27N/A
10/31/201511615N/A23N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: HQY's forecast earnings growth (13.4% per year) is above the savings rate (3.7%).

Earnings vs Market: HQY's earnings (13.4% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (17.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: HQY's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: HQY's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (13% per year).

High Growth Revenue: HQY's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: HQY's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14.3%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/17 13:22
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/14 00:00
Earnings2026/04/30
Annual Earnings2026/01/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

HealthEquity, Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Mark MarconBaird
Peter WarendorfBarclays
Alexander ParisBarrington Research Associates, Inc.