Addus HomeCare (ADUS) Stock Overview
Provides personal care services to elderly, chronically ill, disabled persons, and individuals who are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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US$154.56
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42.0% undervalued intrinsic discount14.72%
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$89.70 |
| 52 Week High | US$124.44 |
| 52 Week Low | US$87.95 |
| Beta | 0.90 |
| 1 Month Change | -8.88% |
| 3 Month Change | -13.09% |
| 1 Year Change | -20.03% |
| 3 Year Change | -4.90% |
| 5 Year Change | -2.72% |
| Change since IPO | 956.54% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 24
Addus HomeCare: Strong Position Amid An Opportunistic Market
Summary ADUS's business model has structural advantages that will allow it to withstand sector-wide pressures. With the federal crackdown among self-directed operators, ADUS is in a position to acquire client books for cheaper. As the US population ages and federal policies continue to pressure state budgets, ADUS stands to increasingly benefit from higher allocation to home care in its leading markets. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 04
ADUS: Acquisition Plans And Cautious Outlook Will Shape Balanced Future Upside
Narrative Update on Addus HomeCare Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Addus HomeCare by $10, reflecting updated models after the Q4 report that now assume revenue growth of 4.58%, profit margins of 7.58%, and a future P/E of 19.66x. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a more cautious stance from bearish analysts, with multiple price target cuts following the Q4 report.Analysis Article • May 02
At US$99.56, Is It Time To Put Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS) On Your Watch List?
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention...Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 24
Addus HomeCare: Strong Position Amid An Opportunistic Market
Summary ADUS's business model has structural advantages that will allow it to withstand sector-wide pressures. With the federal crackdown among self-directed operators, ADUS is in a position to acquire client books for cheaper. As the US population ages and federal policies continue to pressure state budgets, ADUS stands to increasingly benefit from higher allocation to home care in its leading markets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 04
ADUS: Acquisition Plans And Cautious Outlook Will Shape Balanced Future Upside
Narrative Update on Addus HomeCare Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Addus HomeCare by $10, reflecting updated models after the Q4 report that now assume revenue growth of 4.58%, profit margins of 7.58%, and a future P/E of 19.66x. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a more cautious stance from bearish analysts, with multiple price target cuts following the Q4 report.Analysis Article • May 02
At US$99.56, Is It Time To Put Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS) On Your Watch List?
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention...Narrative Update • Apr 17
ADUS: Secular Tailwinds And Acquisitions Will Support Future Upside Despite Cautious Sentiment
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Addus HomeCare by $10, reflecting updated models and slightly adjusted out year estimates following the latest Q4 report. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted more cautious, with several price target reductions following the latest Q4 report.Narrative Update • Apr 02
ADUS: Secular Tailwinds And Acquisitions Will Support Future Upside Despite Cautious Sentiment
Analysts have nudged their price targets for Addus HomeCare lower, with recent cuts of $5 to $10 from firms such as Barclays and Stephens contributing to a reduced implied fair value of about $110. This comes even as updated models reflect slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, paired with a more conservative future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 18
ADUS: Secular Tailwinds And Acquisition Plans Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on Addus HomeCare The updated analyst price target for Addus HomeCare now sits in a range between $112 and $135, reflecting modest model adjustments after the Q4 report and differing views on long term earnings potential and sector tailwinds. Analyst Commentary Across recent research updates, analysts remain split on Addus HomeCare, with some highlighting long term growth potential and others dialing back expectations after the Q4 report.Narrative Update • Mar 04
ADUS: Fair View Balances Acquisition Plans With Execution And Secular Demand Risks
Narrative Update on Addus HomeCare The analyst price target for Addus HomeCare has moved lower by a few dollars, with updated fair value now at about $114.46. Analysts recalibrated their models following the Q4 report and slightly more conservative assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Feb 18
ADUS: Fair View Balances Secular Shift Tailwinds With Execution Risk
Narrative Update: Addus HomeCare Analysts have lifted their price target for Addus HomeCare to $135, reflecting updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower future P/E multiple, supported by views that the company operates in a fragmented market with ample opportunity and benefits from secular shifts toward alternative care sites. Analyst Commentary The latest research coverage frames Addus HomeCare as a company with meaningful room to grow in a fragmented home care market, supported by longer term shifts toward alternative care sites.Narrative Update • Feb 04
ADUS: Fair View Weighs Medicaid Funding Risk Against In Home Care Tailwinds
Analysts have lifted their price target for Addus HomeCare to a range of about $120 to $139, citing the company's position in a fragmented in home care market, recent organic growth in Personal Care, potential M&A opportunities, and what they describe as a favorable long term demand and earnings outlook supported by secular tailwinds toward alternative sites of care and ongoing Medicaid funding visibility concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Addus HomeCare highlights a mix of optimism about long term demand for in home care and caution around current risks.Narrative Update • Jan 21
ADUS: Fair View Balances Medicaid Funding Uncertainty With Ongoing Acquisition Efforts
Analysts have nudged their price target for Addus HomeCare slightly higher to about US$117 per share, citing the company’s role in a fragmented in home care market, secular support for alternative care sites, and recent Q3 modeling updates, while still flagging Medicaid funding as a key area to watch. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage paints a mixed picture for Addus HomeCare, with some firms highlighting growth potential in a fragmented in home care market and others urging patience until policy risks become clearer.Narrative Update • Jan 06
ADUS: Fair View Will Weigh Medicaid Funding Risks Against Ongoing Acquisition Plans
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Addus HomeCare at $117 while modestly adjusting assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, citing recent price target increases to $120, $139, and $140 and an ongoing focus on Medicaid funding risks, as well as the long-term shift toward in-home care. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Addus HomeCare has been mixed, with some firms reinforcing constructive long term themes such as in home care demand and potential M&A, while still flagging clear areas of risk that investors should keep in mind.Narrative Update • Dec 14
ADUS: Personal Care Momentum Will Face Medicaid Policy And M&A Execution Tests
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Addus HomeCare from $99.64 to $117.00, reflecting higher target multiples and confidence in solid Q3 execution, resilient personal care growth, and longer term demand for in home care despite near term Medicaid funding concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautiously constructive stance on Addus HomeCare, with higher price targets balanced against ongoing policy and execution risks.
Narrative Update • Nov 05
ADUS: Leadership Transition Will Sustain Positive Momentum Despite Recent Volatility
Analysts have raised their price target for Addus HomeCare from $141.17 to $142.91 per share, citing continued strong fundamentals despite recent market volatility. Analyst Commentary Analysts continue to assess Addus HomeCare's performance and market outlook in light of recent developments, including leadership changes and overall sector trends.Analysis Article • Nov 01
Does Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:ADUS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 06
Do Addus HomeCare's (NASDAQ:ADUS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Sep 17
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New Narrative • Aug 18
Quality at a Premium. A time to watch, not to buy?
Key Takeaways Consistent revenue growth, strong profitability, and a pristine balance sheet position Addus for sustained disciplined acquisitive growth and improved operational efficiency. The company's business model is resilient and defensive against cyclical downturns, making it a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty.Analysis Article • Jul 17
Is Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:ADUS) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 03
At US$110, Is Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS) Worth Looking At Closely?
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise...Analysis Article • May 28
Are Investors Undervaluing Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS) By 41%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Addus HomeCare is US$195 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Addus...Analysis Article • May 14
Additional Considerations Required While Assessing Addus HomeCare's (NASDAQ:ADUS) Strong Earnings
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with...Seeking Alpha • Apr 07
Addus HomeCare: A Cautious Hold
Summary Addus HomeCare faces regulatory risks, particularly from the Medicaid Access Rule, which could impact margins if 80% of funds must be spent on compensation. Managed Care Organization mix is rising, potentially shifting bargaining power away from Addus and leading to lower negotiated rates. I rate Addus a Hold due to regulatory uncertainties and prefer a cheaper valuation before considering a stronger investment conviction. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 13
Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:ADUS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Feb 26
Addus HomeCare Corporation's (NASDAQ:ADUS) Stock Retreats 25% But Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...Analysis Article • Feb 25
Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:ADUS) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Feb 12
Is There Now An Opportunity In Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS)?
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • Jan 29
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Addus HomeCare is US$114 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...Seeking Alpha • Dec 25
Addus HomeCare: Growth Capitalized At Higher Multiples
Summary Addus HomeCare has shown persistent earnings growth, driven by a 3-year EBIT CAGR of 18% and strategic asset divestitures. Despite improved growth outlook and efficient management, ADUS remains a low-margin, low-capital turnover business, requiring constant capital reinvestment to maintain its market position. Valuation estimates suggest ADUS is worth $130-$140/share, with potential sales growth of 5-7.5% annually. The risk/reward is skewed out of our favour. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 14
Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:ADUS) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Oct 31
When Should You Buy Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS)?
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price...Analysis Article • Oct 15
Addus HomeCare's (NASDAQ:ADUS) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Oct 02
A Look At The Fair Value Of Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Addus HomeCare fair value estimate is US$148 Addus HomeCare's...Analysis Article • Sep 18
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Addus HomeCare Corporation's (NASDAQ:ADUS) P/E
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...
New Narrative • Sep 10
Calculated Acquisitions And Financial Health Drive Positive Growth In Personal Care Market
Strategic financial management, including a successful stock offering and debt clearance, positions Addus HomeCare for growth and acquisitions, enhancing shareholder value.Analysis Article • Aug 14
There May Be Underlying Issues With The Quality Of Addus HomeCare's (NASDAQ:ADUS) Earnings
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests...Analysis Article • Jul 14
Is There Now An Opportunity In Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS)?
While Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Addus HomeCare Corporation's (NASDAQ:ADUS) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Addus HomeCare Corporation's ( NASDAQ:ADUS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 29.2x might make it look like a...Seeking Alpha • Jun 12
Addus HomeCare: Adding More Care
Summary Addus HomeCare provides personal home care services to nearly 50,000 patients across 23 states, generating over a billion in revenues. The company has been a solid value creator for investors, delivering on solid topline sales growth and margin gains, aided by M&A efforts. Addus recently made a compelling acquisition, leading to potential earnings improvement, but higher debt and a premium earnings multiple withhold me from getting upbeat. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 01
Calculating The Fair Value Of Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Addus HomeCare is US$143 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Addus...Analysis Article • May 08
Here's Why We Think Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:ADUS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Apr 26
Is Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:ADUS) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Mar 22
At US$101, Is Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS) Worth Looking At Closely?
Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price...Analysis Article • Feb 25
Investors Will Want Addus HomeCare's (NASDAQ:ADUS) Growth In ROCE To Persist
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...Analysis Article • Feb 10
Addus HomeCare Corporation's (NASDAQ:ADUS) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.1x Addus HomeCare Corporation ( NASDAQ:ADUS ) may be sending very...Analysis Article • Jan 15
Is Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:ADUS) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Dec 30
An Intrinsic Calculation For Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ:ADUS) Suggests It's 27% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Addus HomeCare fair value estimate is US$128 Addus HomeCare's...Shareholder Returns
| ADUS | US Healthcare | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | -20.0% | 17.0% | 26.3% |
Return vs Industry: ADUS underperformed the US Healthcare industry which returned 12.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ADUS underperformed the US Market which returned 26.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ADUS volatility | |
|---|---|
| ADUS Average Weekly Movement | 3.5% |
| Healthcare Industry Average Movement | 7.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: ADUS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ADUS's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 28,321 | R. Allison | www.addus.com |
Addus HomeCare Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides personal care services to elderly, chronically ill, disabled persons, and individuals who are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Personal Care, Hospice, and Home Health. Its Personal Care segment provides non-medical assistance with activities of daily living.
Addus HomeCare Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| ADUS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.62b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$99.75m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.45b |
16.4x
P/E Ratio1.1x
P/S RatioIs ADUS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ADUS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.45b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$978.36m |
| Gross Profit | US$470.07m |
| Other Expenses | US$370.32m |
| Earnings | US$99.75m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.46 |
| Gross Margin | 32.45% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.89% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 8.2% |
How did ADUS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/04 11:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Addus HomeCare Corporation is covered by 20 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Matthew Gillmor | Baird |
| Andrew Mok | Barclays |
| Sean Dodge | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |