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ARDT
Strong BuyFull HouseFLAGArdent Health, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $1.5B · Avg Vol: $4M/d
Ardent Health has momentum at M49, just below the floor, and a 3.5% EPS cut on file. The 0.01% insider purchase is too small to weigh. A hospital operator with estimates being trimmed is a watch, not a pass.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Ardent Health, Inc. is a leading provider of healthcare services, operating acute care hospitals, specialty hospitals, and multi-specialty clinics across diverse US markets. The company focuses on mid-sized, high-growth urban and suburban markets, establishing dominant regional networks through strategic joint ventures and capital investments. Ardent's competitive moat is built on its scale, integrated delivery networks, and strong partnerships with local academic medical centers.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR | TTM | 2026E | 2027E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.1B | 5.4B | 6.0B | 6.3B | 7.2% | 6.4B | 6.5B | 6.7B | 3.2% |
| EPS | 1.34 | 0.38 | 1.59 | 0.96 | -10.5% | 0.54 | 0.68 | 0.78 | -9.9% |
| Shares | 141.0M | 141.0M | 142.7M | 142.9M | +1.3% | 141.0M | — | — | — |
| Debt | 2.4B | 2.4B | 2.3B | 2.3B | -1.0% | 2.3B | — | — | — |
| Equity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | -38.4M | 221.7M | 315.0M | 470.5M | 45.7% | 514.3M | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | 46.6M | -138.0M | -220.5M | -214.2M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | -270.3M | -102.3M | 24.6M | -103.5M | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ARDT are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDT | Ardent Health, Inc.(you) | $1.5B | 88 | Strong Buy |
| HCSG | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | $1.5B | 94 | Strong Buy |
| ASTH | Astrana Health, Inc. | $1.9B | 83 | Strong Buy |
| AMN | AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. | $1.3B | 96 | Strong Buy |
| ADUS | Addus HomeCare Corporation | $2.2B | 93 | Strong Buy |
| GRDN | Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. | $2.3B | 93 | Strong Buy |
| NUTX | Nutex Health Inc. | $1.3B | 100 | Strong Buy |
| MD | Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. | $2.2B | 97 | Strong Buy |
| NHC | National HealthCare Corporation | $3.5B | 92 | Strong Buy |
| AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. | $2.9B | 96 | Strong Buy |
Peer medians: ROE -30.2% · P/E 27.1x · Gross margin 57.9%