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CYH Stock Chart & Stats
$2.92
-$0.01(-0.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2.92
-$0.01(-0.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.41 - $4.43
Previous Close$2.72
Volume1.83M
Average Volume (3M)1.11M
Market Cap
$389.19M
Enterprise Value$11.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$149.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.76
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.26
Shares Outstanding141,009,350
10 Day Avg. Volume1,060,791
30 Day Avg. Volume1,105,210
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-0.30
Price to Sales (P/S)0.03
P/FCF Ratio2.01
Enterprise Value/Market Cap28.41
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.49
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.85
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.29Price Target Upside12.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$11.45B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Same-store Volume GrowthContinuing operations are showing underlying volume growth despite portfolio divestitures, indicating that core hospitals retain patient demand and market relevance. Sustained admissions growth can support revenue stability and improve operating leverage if reimbursement and payer mix pressures moderate.
Cost And Procurement DisciplineTight control of labor, contract staffing, supplies, and procurement costs demonstrates an ability to protect margins in a difficult reimbursement environment. These operating efficiencies can remain valuable over several quarters by offsetting wage pressure and supporting cash generation.
Debt Reduction And Portfolio FocusRepurchasing senior notes and selling selected hospitals can improve the capital structure while concentrating resources on core markets. The absence of ABL borrowings also preserves liquidity flexibility, although the company remains highly leveraged and debt reduction is still incomplete.
Bears Say
Highly Leveraged Balance SheetPersistent negative equity and very high debt materially restrict financial flexibility and increase sensitivity to reimbursement, utilization, and earnings volatility. This leverage burden can constrain investment, raise refinancing exposure, and amplify the impact of any sustained operating weakness.
Weak Revenue And Cash-flow QualityRecent revenue deterioration is accompanied by inconsistent cash generation, including negative trailing free cash flow. That combination reduces internally generated funding for capital needs and debt service, leaving results more dependent on operational recovery, asset actions, or external financing.
Payer-mix And Demand PressureA higher uninsured and self-pay mix can reduce collectible revenue per admission, while elective procedure softness limits a potentially more favorable service mix. The guidance reduction confirms that these pressures are affecting expected earnings power beyond a single reporting period.
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CYH FAQ
What was Community Health’s price range in the past 12 months?
Community Health lowest stock price was $2.40 and its highest was $4.43 in the past 12 months.
What is Community Health’s market cap?
Community Health’s market cap is $389.19M.
When is Community Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Community Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Community Health’s earnings last quarter?
Community Health released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported -$0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.104 by -$0.086.
Is Community Health overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Community Health’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Community Health pay dividends?
Community Health pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.207 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.7%. See more information on Community Health dividends here
What is Community Health’s EPS estimate?
Community Health’s EPS estimate is -0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Community Health have?
Community Health has 141,009,350 shares outstanding.
What happened to Community Health’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Community Health reported an EPS of -$0.19 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.104. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.665%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Community Health?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CYH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Community Health Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$3.29 (12.73% Upside)
$3.29 (12.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CYH Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $118.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Community Health
Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) operates as a major healthcare provider across the United States, focusing on the ownership, leasing, and management of general acute care hospitals. The organization offers a comprehensive array of medical services, including emergency care, general and specialized surgical procedures, critical care, internal medicine, obstetrics, and various diagnostic capabilities. Additionally, they provide psychiatric services, rehabilitation programs, skilled nursing, and in-home care. Beyond its hospital-based offerings, the company delivers outpatient services through a diverse network of facilities. These encompass primary care practices, urgent care centers, independent emergency departments, ambulatory surgery centers, advanced imaging and diagnostic centers, retail health clinics, and direct-to-consumer virtual health consultations. As of December 31, 2021, CYH's holdings included 83 hospitals, either owned or leased. This total comprised 81 general acute care facilities and two specialized stand-alone rehabilitation or psychiatric hospitals, collectively providing a capacity of 13,289 licensed patient beds. The company was established in 1985 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Franklin, Tennessee.
CYH Company Deck
CYH Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call reflected meaningful operational and clinical progress (quality recognitions, improved employee engagement, same-store volume gains, cost controls, procurement improvements, and beneficial state-directed payment recognition). However, these positives were outweighed by material financial headwinds: a 9.8% decline in net revenue, lower Adjusted EBITDA ($330M vs $380M), softness in elective surgeries and unfavorable payer mix with rising uninsured/self-pay volumes, pre-payment audit-driven AR/cash timing pressure, and a reduction in full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance. Management has taken balance-sheet actions and sees improving exit trends, but near-term demand and payer-mix challenges drove a cautious outlook.View all CYH earnings summariesCYH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.29
▲(12.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.31% Insiders
11.82% Mutual Funds
0.56% Other Institutional Investors
68.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors