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HCSG Stock Chart & Stats
$22.91
$0.11(0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$22.91
$0.11(0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.40 - $25.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume211.29K
Average Volume (3M)677.56K
Market Cap
$1.45B
Enterprise Value$1.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$200.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.73M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.73
Shares Outstanding68,632,200
10 Day Avg. Volume679,290
30 Day Avg. Volume677,556
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.45
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio9.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$25.00Price Target Upside9.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage And Strong LiquidityVery low leverage gives HCSG meaningful financial flexibility to fund operations, acquisitions, technology, and shareholder returns without relying heavily on debt. Its substantial liquidity and unused credit capacity also improve resilience if client conditions or operating costs become less favorable.
Organic Growth AccelerationRepeated sequential revenue increases and high base-business retention indicate that growth is being supported by customer wins and durable service execution rather than a single temporary benefit. This strengthens revenue visibility and provides a foundation for continued operating leverage.
NEXDINE Expands The Service PlatformNEXDINE broadens HCSG's addressable market, adds senior-living and hospitality capabilities, and diversifies the service platform while remaining aligned with its existing dining operations. The deal was funded with cash and is expected to be immediately earnings accretive.
Bears Say
Margins Remain Thin And VariableAlthough profitability has improved substantially, relatively thin and historically variable margins leave less room to absorb labor, service, or operating-cost pressure. Sustaining recent margin gains is therefore important because modest cost changes could have a meaningful effect on earnings.
Cash Flow Remains UnevenCurrent cash generation is healthy, yet its uneven history shows that reported earnings do not always translate into steadily rising cash generation. This variability can complicate capital allocation and requires continued attention to working capital and the durability of operating performance.
Bad Debt And Workers' Compensation VolatilityUnpredictable bad debt and workers' compensation costs can create recurring earnings swings even when underlying service demand remains sound. A reversal in recent cost improvements would pressure margins and make quarterly profitability less dependable over the next several periods.
Healthcare Services News
HCSG FAQ
What was Healthcare Services’s price range in the past 12 months?
Healthcare Services lowest stock price was $16.40 and its highest was $25.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Healthcare Services’s market cap?
Healthcare Services’s market cap is $1.45B.
When is Healthcare Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
Healthcare Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2027 which is in 118 days.
How were Healthcare Services’s earnings last quarter?
Healthcare Services released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2026. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.239 by $0.121.
Is Healthcare Services overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Healthcare Services’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Healthcare Services pay dividends?
Healthcare Services pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.215 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.27%. See more information on Healthcare Services dividends here
What is Healthcare Services’s EPS estimate?
Healthcare Services’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Healthcare Services have?
Healthcare Services has 68,632,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Healthcare Services’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Healthcare Services reported an EPS of $0.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.239. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Healthcare Services?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HCSG
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
Healthcare Services Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$25.00 (9.12% Upside)
$25.00 (9.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HCSG Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 43.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $362.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 23.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 23.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.69%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.33%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Healthcare Services
Healthcare Services Group, Inc., established in 1976 and based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, provides outsourced management and operational services to healthcare and senior living facilities nationwide. The company supports departments such as housekeeping, laundry, facility maintenance, and dietary services for clients including nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals. Its Housekeeping division handles the cleaning, disinfection, and sanitization of client premises, alongside the laundering and processing of various linens. The Dietary division manages food procurement, meal preparation, and offers professional dietitian services for menu development, in addition to on-site management and clinical consulting. By December 31, 2021, the firm was serving approximately 3,000 facilities across the U.S.
HCSG Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly positive, with robust third-quarter execution, revenue of $479.6 million, improving bad debt performance, a substantial liquidity position, the NEXDINE acquisition, and a raised 2027 growth outlook. Management also highlighted demographic tailwinds, strong client retention, and continued organic momentum. The principal challenges were uncertainty around additional Genesis recoveries, the volatility of bad debt and workers' compensation, M&A-related SG&A and lost interest income, and timing-related cash flow fluctuations.View all HCSG earnings summariesHCSG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$25.00
▲(9.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.13% Insiders
35.29% Mutual Funds
0.56% Other Institutional Investors
29.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors