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Where will BetterHelp's 2026 revenue land?

BetterHelp spent more than half its revenue on advertising in 2024 and still lost customers. Now it is moving to insurance, and Teladoc has lowered its forecast for the year: demand for insurance-covered therapy is outrunning the therapists available. Will BetterHelp beat, meet or miss the company's own number? Make your call, then see how other readers called it. Read the full piece.

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Where will BetterHelp's 2026 revenue land against Teladoc's forecast of $770 to $830 million?

Closes October 21, 2026, 11:59 pm Central, before Teladoc reports its third quarter.
Settled by BetterHelp segment revenue in Teladoc's full-year 2026 results (expected February 2027). Exactly $770.0M or $830.0M counts as within.

The evidence · Sept 26, 2026
  • Teladoc now forecasts BetterHelp revenue of $770 to $830 million for 2026, down 12.7% to 19% on 2025's $950.4 million.Teladoc second-quarter 2026 results and call, July 29, 2026; Fierce Healthcare
  • It expects $90 to $105 million of that from insurance, unchanged. Demand for insurance-covered therapy outpaced the therapists available, so less of it turned into sessions.Teladoc second-quarter 2026 results, July 29, 2026
  • BetterHelp revenue fell 12% in the second quarter, to $212.6 million, and 10% in the first half, to $431.0 million.Teladoc Form 8-K, second quarter 2026, SEC EDGAR
  • In 2024, BetterHelp spent $558.8 million on advertising and marketing, about 54% of its revenue, while average paying users fell 11%.Teladoc Form 10-K for 2024, SEC EDGAR
  • Its rival Talkspace grew 22% in 2025, with three quarters of its revenue now paid by insurers.Talkspace Form 10-K for 2025, SEC EDGAR
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Question set by Ipalibo Da-Wariboko · CULT+MATH · September 26, 2026