Covista Inc.
- CVSA · NYSE
- Services-Educational Services
- Chicago, IL
- CIK 0000730464
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Steve Beard Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Covista 8-K, 2026-10-29
- Stephen W. Beard Chairman & CEO 4, 2026-08-25
- Robert J. Phelan Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-08-25
- Manjunath Gangadharan VP, Chief Accounting Officer 4, 2026-08-28
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Amelia Manning President, Chamberlain University 10-K, 2026-08-06 -
Megan Noel Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer 10-K, 2026-08-06
What leadership is saying
“Purpose at Scale is delivering and all four pillars of the strategy are contributing to our momentum. Total enrollment grew for the 13th consecutive quarter, powering our double-digit revenue growth and continued margin expansion. On that strength, we are raising our fiscal 2027 guidance”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 29, 2026
Covista Inc. is a U.S. public company in services-educational services (SIC 8200), headquartered in Chicago, IL. It trades as CVSA on NYSE. Revenue was $2.0B in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, +9.3% from the year before. Steve Beard is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Covista.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $1.8B 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $1.5B 10-K, 2025-08-07 | $1.4B 10-K, 2024-08-06 |
| Operating income | $383M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $342M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $217M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $168M 10-K, 2025-08-07 | $76.7M 10-K, 2024-08-06 |
| SG&A | $731M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $672M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $633M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $586M 10-K, 2025-08-07 | $566M 10-K, 2024-08-06 |
| Net income | $252M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $237M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $137M 10-K, 2026-08-06 | $93.4M 10-K, 2025-08-07 | $311M 10-K, 2024-08-06 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Beard | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Covista | 8-K, 2026-10-29 |
| Stephen W. Beard | Chairman & CEO | 4, 2026-08-25 |
| Robert J. Phelan Chief Financial Officer at Covista, America’s largest healthcare educator | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-08-25 |
| Manjunath Gangadharan | VP, Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-08-28 |
| Amelia Manning President of Chamberlain University at Covista, America’s largest healthcare educator | President, Chamberlain University | 10-K, 2026-08-06 |
| Megan Noel | Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer | 10-K, 2026-08-06 |
 Sara Hill CHRO at Covista, America’s largest healthcare educator | Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer | 10-K, 2026-08-06 |
 Scott Liles President, Medical and Veterinary and Chief Strategy and Performance Officer at Covista | Chief Strategy and Performance Officer and President, Medical and Veterinary | 10-K, 2026-08-06 |
| Karen Sue Cox | President, Chamberlain Univ. | 4, 2026-05-12 |
| Evan Trent | President, Adtalem Elevate | 4, 2025-11-14 |
| Maurice Herrera | SVP - Chief Marketing Officer | 4, 2025-11-14 |
 Douglas G. Beck General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Institutional Support Services at Covista, America’s largest healthcare educator | SVP, GC, Corp. Sec & ISS | 4, 2026-08-25 |
 Michael Betz Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at Covista and President of Walden University | Pres. Walden University & CDO | 4, 2026-08-25 |
| Betty Vandenbosch | Director | 10-K, 2026-08-06 |
| Donna J. Hrinak | Director | 10-K, 2026-08-06 |
| Georgette Kiser | Director | 10-K, 2026-08-06 |
What Covista Inc. does
Covista is America’s largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by an alumni network of 400,000 across five accredited institutions: Chamberlain University (“Chamberlain”), Walden University (“Walden”), American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”), Ross University School of Medicine (“RUSM”), and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (“RUSVM”). Covista delivers education to its students at multiple campuses and online.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 33.3 million (as of October 23, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $3.5B (as of December 31, 2025) | 10-K, August 6, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting November 11, 2026 (filed October 2, 2026) | DEF 14A, October 2, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Chicago, Illinois) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Stephen W. Beard Chairman & CEO | Sale | 8,306 | $1.1M | Form 4, October 9, 2026 |
| August 27, 2026 | Manjunath Gangadharan VP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1,802 | $247K | Form 4, August 28, 2026 |
| August 11, 2026 | Stephen W. Beard Chairman & CEO | Sale | 3,545 | $462K | Form 4, August 13, 2026 |
| August 7, 2026 | Robert J. Phelan Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 2,186 | $295K | Form 4, August 11, 2026 |
| August 7, 2026 | Douglas G. Beck SVP, GC, Corp. Sec & ISS | Sale | 4,526 | $615K | Form 4, August 11, 2026 |
| July 13, 2026 | Stephen W. Beard Chairman & CEO | Sale | 5,291 | $702K | Form 4, July 15, 2026 |
| July 8, 2026 | Robert J. Phelan Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 5,314 | $720K | Form 4, July 9, 2026 |
| July 8, 2026 | Douglas G. Beck SVP, GC, Corp. Sec & ISS | Sale | 5,089 | $689K | Form 4, July 9, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-23
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-28
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-04-09
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-03-03
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 1.02 Termination of a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-02-24
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-06
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-01-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Covista Inc.
- What does Covista Inc. do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Covista is America’s largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by an alumni network of 400,000 across five accredited institutions: Chamberlain University (“Chamberlain”), Walden University (“Walden”), American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”), Ross University School of Medicine (“RUSM”), and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (“RUSVM”). Covista delivers education to its students at multiple campuses and online."
- What is Covista Inc.'s revenue?
- $2.0B for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, from its 10-K filed August 6, 2026.
- Is Covista Inc. profitable?
- Covista Inc. reported net income of $252M for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
- Who is the CEO of Covista Inc.?
- Steve Beard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Covista, as named in a 8-K filed October 29, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Covista Inc.?
- Robert J. Phelan, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed August 25, 2026.
- Where is Covista Inc. headquartered?
- Chicago, IL.
- What is Covista Inc.'s stock ticker?
- CVSA on NYSE.
- What industry is Covista Inc. in?
- Services-Educational Services, SIC code 8200.
- What is Covista Inc.'s website?
- covista.com. Investor relations: https://investors.covista.com/overview/default.aspx.
- When does Covista Inc. report earnings next?
- January 27, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Covista Inc. a public company?
- Yes. Covista Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 0000730464 and trades as CVSA.
- Who audits Covista Inc.?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chicago, Illinois, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Covista Inc. are outstanding?
- 33.3 million shares as of October 23, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- What is Covista Inc.'s public float?
- $3.5B as of December 31, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed August 6, 2026.
- How many business segments does Covista Inc. report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- When is Covista Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting?
- November 11, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed October 2, 2026.
- Have Covista Inc. insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 21, 2025, officers and directors reported 17 open-market sales worth about $18.0M and 4 purchases worth about $3.9M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Stephen W. Beard (Chairman & CEO) sold 8,306 shares on October 9, 2026.