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U.S. Healthcare Sector Analysis

UpdatedAug 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1379
  • 7D-2.1%
  • 3M15.4%
  • 1Y26.5%
  • YTD11.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Healthcare industry has dropped 2.1%, driven by Eli Lilly declining 6.4%. On the other hand Veeva Systems is actually up 12%. In the past year, the industry has gained 27%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Healthcare Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 30 Aug 2026US$7.2tUS$3.4tUS$116.3b26.5x62.2x2.1x
Tue, 28 Jul 2026US$6.9tUS$3.3tUS$124.5b25.9x55.3x2.1x
Thu, 25 Jun 2026US$6.5tUS$3.3tUS$121.5b24x53.6x2x
Sat, 23 May 2026US$6.3tUS$3.3tUS$122.9b23.4x51.4x1.9x
Mon, 20 Apr 2026US$6.4tUS$3.3tUS$121.1b24x52.4x1.9x
Wed, 18 Mar 2026US$6.3tUS$3.3tUS$124.3b24.5x50.5x1.9x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026US$6.5tUS$3.3tUS$126.7b25.8x51.2x2x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026US$6.6tUS$3.2tUS$136.3b26.5x48.5x2.1x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025US$6.4tUS$3.2tUS$133.6b25.9x47.7x2x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025US$6.0tUS$3.2tUS$133.5b25.5x44.8x1.9x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025US$6.0tUS$3.1tUS$137.8b24.7x43.2x1.9x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025US$5.7tUS$3.1tUS$137.5b23.3x41.4x1.8x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025US$5.6tUS$3.1tUS$125.1b24.2x44.5x1.8x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025US$5.5tUS$3.0tUS$127.5b24.5x43.1x1.8x
Sun, 25 May 2025US$5.3tUS$3.0tUS$126.9b22.8x41.7x1.7x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025US$5.3tUS$2.6tUS$97.8b23.7x54x2x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025US$5.7tUS$2.6tUS$75.2b26.9x75.9x2.2x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025US$5.9tUS$2.6tUS$82.1b26.7x71.5x2.2x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025US$5.8tUS$2.9tUS$78.7b27.6x74.2x2x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024US$6.1tUS$2.9tUS$77.5b28.8x78.4x2.1x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024US$6.2tUS$2.9tUS$71.7b28.3x86.6x2.1x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024US$6.2tUS$2.8tUS$60.0b29.7x102.5x2.2x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024US$6.3tUS$2.8tUS$60.4b32.2x105x2.2x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024US$6.4tUS$2.9tUS$69.4b32.1x91.6x2.2x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024US$6.2tUS$2.8tUS$62.2b30.5x99.3x2.2x
Mon, 27 May 2024US$6.1tUS$2.8tUS$63.7b30.9x96.4x2.2x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024US$6.0tUS$2.8tUS$84.4b30.9x71.5x2.2x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024US$6.3tUS$2.8tUS$82.1b32.5x76.3x2.3x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024US$6.3tUS$2.8tUS$82.4b30.1x75.9x2.2x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024US$6.4tUS$2.8tUS$90.8b32.2x70.2x2.3x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023US$6.0tUS$2.8tUS$91.5b31.7x65.9x2.1x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023US$5.6tUS$2.8tUS$91.0b26.5x62x2x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023US$5.9tUS$2.8tUS$98.3b26.7x59.7x2.1x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023US$6.0tUS$2.8tUS$98.6b27x61.2x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

61.2x


Total Market Cap: US$6.0tTotal Earnings: US$98.6bTotal Revenue: US$2.8tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Healthcare Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 65.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Healthcare industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 62.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 65.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Healthcare industry have grown 5.7% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.7% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Healthcare sector?

US Market0.28%
Healthcare-2.15%
Healthtech7.74%
Healthcare Services-0.16%
Life Sciences-1.55%
Medical Equipment-1.77%
Biotech-2.10%
Pharma-3.47%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Life Sciences industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 55.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 9.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Biotech industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 28% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 65% per year.
  • In contrast, the Healthcare Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 17% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
VEEV Veeva SystemsUS$276.6911.6%
+US$4.5b		2.8%PE44.1x
MCK McKessonUS$893.394.0%
+US$4.0b		30.1%PE22.7x
UNH UnitedHealth GroupUS$392.950.7%
+US$2.5b		26.8%PE25x
RMD ResMedUS$240.333.8%
+US$1.3b		-12.5%PE22.8x
CAH Cardinal HealthUS$234.552.2%
+US$1.2b		57.6%PE31.8x

Latest News

PURR
US$11.61
Hyperliquid Strategies
7D
9.7%
1Y
n/a
VEEV
US$276.69
Veeva Systems
7D
11.6%
1Y
2.8%
ABT
US$112.47
Abbott Laboratories
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-15.2%
LLY
US$1,174.61
Eli Lilly
7D
-6.4%
1Y
60.3%
AMGN
US$432.42
Amgen
7D
-1.6%
1Y
50.3%
HUM
US$385.54
Humana
7D
1.8%
1Y
27.0%
ABBV
US$255.48
AbbVie
7D
-3.6%
1Y
21.4%
MCK
US$893.39
McKesson
7D
4.0%
1Y
30.1%
CAH
US$234.55
Cardinal Health
7D
2.2%
1Y
57.6%
Narrative Update • Aug 26

CAH: Higher-Margin Services And Generics Will Support EPS Delivery Into FY27

The analyst fair value estimate for Cardinal Health has increased from $264.73 to $270.94 as analysts factor in higher expected margins from integrated services, contributions from Sonexus and nuclear medicine, and updated Street price targets that now generally fall in the mid to high $200s. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cardinal Health points to a cluster of higher price targets and generally constructive views on execution in pharma distribution, integrated services, and earnings visibility into fiscal 2027.
JNJ
US$268.04
Johnson & Johnson
7D
-0.8%
1Y
51.3%
BSX
US$46.84
Boston Scientific
7D
-7.0%
1Y
-55.6%
MRK
US$148.35
Merck
7D
-2.8%
1Y
76.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 26

MRK: Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough Will Support Higher Future Oncology Weighted P E Multiple

Merck's analyst fair value estimate has moved from $155 to $186 as analysts factor in stronger revenue growth assumptions, higher projected profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple following recent updates to its cancer vaccine and oncology pipeline. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Merck highlights a clear divide between bullish analysts who see the cancer vaccine and oncology pipeline as meaningful long term drivers, and more cautious voices focused on valuation and the upcoming Keytruda loss of exclusivity.
REGN
US$794.19
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
7D
-4.8%
1Y
36.8%
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UNH
US$392.95
UnitedHealth Group
7D
0.7%
1Y
26.8%
Narrative Update • Aug 25

UNH: Medicare Advantage Recovery Will Support Durable Earnings Resilience

Analysts have lifted the UnitedHealth Group fair value estimate from $492.00 to $529.00. This reflects updated models that factor in recent Q2 earnings strength, Medicare recovery and improved margin expectations at UnitedHealthcare and Optum Health.
MDLN
US$35.28
Medline
7D
3.0%
1Y
n/a
RMD
US$240.33
ResMed
7D
3.8%
1Y
-12.5%