Date TBC
Earnings call
Third-quarter 2026 results
Date to be confirmed once we confirm who is calling.
Investor relations
Long-term value, under stable leadership.
Waystar Royco has paid a dividend every year since 1974 and raised it in each of the last twelve. Figures on this page are current as of the most recent announcement, and will be updated after the next one.
Stock information
Share price
NYSE: WAYA
143.26 USD
Down 4.18 (2.84%) today
- Open
- 147.10
- Previous close
- 147.44
- Day range
- 141.02–148.10
- 52-week range
- 141.02–169.40
- Volume
- 18.6M
- Average volume (30 days)
- 6.1M
- Market capitalization
- $58.9B
- Dividend yield
- 1.42%
As of 4:00 p.m. ET, September 24, 2026. Delayed at least 20 minutes.
Last 12 months
- Brightstar Cruises statement on guest safety
- Full-year 2025 results; guidance reaffirmed
- Leadership update
- Leadership update
- Leadership update
- Board statement of full confidence
Financial results
Key financials
Years ended December 31. USD millions, except per-share data and appointments.
| Year ended December 31 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 33,812 | 35,406 | 36,118 | +2.0% |
| Operating income | 6,204 | 6,011 | 5,377 | −10.5% |
| Net income | 4,118 | 3,602 | 2,941 | −18.4% |
| Diluted earnings per share ($) | 9.42 | 8.37 | 6.93 | −17.2% |
| Free cash flow | 4,870 | 4,215 | 3,660 | −13.2% |
| Dividends per share ($) | 1.80 | 1.92 | 2.04 | +6.3% |
| Legal, regulatory and settlement costs1 | 212 | 1,146 | 1,988 | +73.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer appointments2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | +100.0% |
- Relates principally to historical matters at Brightstar Cruises, all of which have been resolved or are being resolved.
- Includes interim appointments and returns. Excludes designations that were later withdrawn.
Events
Upcoming events
Oct 8 Originally October 8, now postponed
Investor Day
Investor Day 2026
Postponed. A new date will be announced alongside the new leadership structure.
Nov 12
Annual meeting
2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
10:00 a.m. ET, held online. Rescheduled from June 9. The Board regrets any inconvenience.
- Proposal 1 Election of directors. The Board recommends a vote FOR
- Proposal 2 Ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm. The Board recommends a vote FOR
- Proposal 3 Advisory vote to approve executive compensation. The Board recommends a vote FOR
- Proposal 4 Shareholder proposal to clarify succession. The Board recommends a vote AGAINST
SEC filings
Recent filings
The 10 most recent of 2,412
| Filed | Form | Description | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-K | Current report: Change in leadership | 2 | |
| 10-Q | Quarterly report for the period ended June 30, 2026 | 64 | |
| 8-K/A | Current report: Change in leadership (amendment) | 2 | |
| DEFA14A | Additional proxy materials: annual meeting rescheduled | 1 | |
| 8-K | Current report: Change in leadership | 2 | |
| 10-Q | Quarterly report for the period ended March 31, 2026 | 58 | |
| 8-K | Current report: Change in leadership | 2 | |
| 8-K | Current report: Change in leadership | 2 | |
| 10-K | Annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025 | 212 | |
| SC 13D/A | Beneficial ownership report: Roy family trust (amendment no. 31) | 4 |
Governance
Board and leadership
The company's leadership combines deep continuity with an openness to change, which the Board exercises regularly.
Executive leadership
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To be announced
Chief Executive Officer
An appointment will be confirmed shortly. The Board's full confidence is already in place.
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Gerri Kellman
General Counsel; Interim Chief Executive Officer (twice)
Both appointments came at short notice, and she remains available.
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Karl Muller
Chief Financial Officer
Has served as Chief Financial Officer under six chief executives, three of them interim.
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Roman Roy
Chief Operating Officer (Co-COO)
Oversees Studios, Parks & Resorts and our satellite launch partnership, which is on a planned pause.
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Siobhan Roy
Head of Domestic Operations
Joined in 2019 from political strategy. Her remit covers domestic operations, which the Board has defined with care.
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Tom Wambsgans
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ATN
Joined the family in 2018 and ATN in 2019, in that order.
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Karolina Novotney
Chief Communications Officer
Speaks for the company, and has asked that nobody else does.
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Greg Hirsch
Executive, Special Projects
Joined through our Parks division, in a guest-facing role, inside a costume.
Board of directors
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Logan Roy
Founder and Chairman
Founded the company in 1961 and has led it ever since, in one capacity or another.
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Frank Vernon
Vice Chairman
Has served alongside the founder for four decades, with two short breaks.
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Kendall Roy
Director; Chief Executive Officer designate (withdrawn)
Led the acquisition of Vaulter. Remains a director, and a valued member of the family.
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Connor Roy
Director (non-executive)
Currently pursuing other interests, including the Presidency.
Contact
Investor Relations
We respond to most inquiries within two business days.
- Address
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Investor Relations, Waystar Royco, Inc.
1 Waystar Plaza, New York, NY 10036 - Telephone
- +1 (212) 555-0147
- investors@waystar-royco.example
- Transfer agent
- Royco Shareholder Services, a Waystar Royco company