Oscar Health's 3.76% Surge Defies 289th Trading Rank Amid 29% Revenue Jump and 2026 Profit Push

Oscar Health (OSCR) shares rose 3.76% on August 6, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.4 billion, ranking 289th in market activity. The company reported Q2 2025 results, including $2.9 billion in revenue—a 29% year-over-year increase—driven by membership growth to 2.027 million members. However, a medical loss ratio (MLR) of 91.1% and an operational loss of $230.5 million highlighted challenges from rising morbidity and risk adjustment accruals. CEO Mark Bertolini reaffirmed a path to 2026 profitability, emphasizing strategic pricing adjustments and cost discipline.

Despite elevated MLR and adjusted EBITDA losses of $199.4 million, Oscar maintained a strong balance sheet with $5.4 billion in cash and investments. The company attributed Q2 performance to market-wide morbidity shifts and program integrity efforts, while SG&A expenses improved to 18.7% year-over-year. Bertolini underscored long-term confidence in the individual market, with plans to expand technology-driven efficiencies and rightsizing administrative costs to offset 2025 losses.

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