Teladoc Health Inc. (NYSE: TDOC) saw its stock price surge 5.34% during Friday's trading session, reflecting investor enthusiasm for the company's latest strategic move in the global virtual care market.

The significant uptick in Teladoc's share price comes on the heels of the company's announcement that it has acquired Telecare, a leading Australian tech-enabled provider of specialist and allied health care via virtual delivery. This acquisition aligns with Teladoc's enterprise strategy to expand its international business and reinforces its position as the global leader in virtual care.

Telecare brings to the table a network of over 300 virtual specialists across more than 30 specialties, serving both GP-referred appointments and public hospitals throughout Australia. The integration of Telecare is expected to enhance Teladoc's ability to reduce patient wait times and increase access to specialty care in underserved areas. While financial terms were not disclosed, Teladoc stated that the acquisition, which closed on August 8, 2025, is expected to have an immaterial impact on its financial results for the year.