Overview
Healthcare services manager's Q4 revenue slightly missed analyst expectations
Company announced new $75 mln share repurchase program
Company expects mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2026
Outlook
Healthcare Services Group expects mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2026
Company aims to manage 2026 cost of services at 86%
Healthcare Services Group anticipates 2026 effective tax rate of 25%
Result Drivers
CAMPUS DIVISION GROWTH - Revenue growth driven by Campus division reaching over $100 mln in revenue
COST MANAGEMENT - Successfully managed cost of services and SG&A within targeted ranges, contributing to free cash flow generation
SHARE REPURCHASE - Completed $50 mln buyback ahead of schedule and authorized new $75 mln program
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Revenue | Slight Miss* | $466.68 mln | $467.23 mln (5 Analysts) |
Q4 EPS | $0.44 | ||
Q4 Net Income | $31.24 mln |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the business support services peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Healthcare Services Group Inc is $21.00, about 9.1% above its February 10 closing price of $19.24
The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 19 three months ago
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