Community Health Systems (CYH) Stock Overview
Owns, leases, and operates general acute care hospitals in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$3.12 |
| 52 Week High | US$4.43 |
| 52 Week Low | US$2.39 |
| Beta | 1.86 |
| 1 Month Change | 10.64% |
| 3 Month Change | 0.32% |
| 1 Year Change | -1.89% |
| 3 Year Change | -26.07% |
| 5 Year Change | -80.68% |
| Change since IPO | -77.21% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 06
CYH: Earnings Power Will Be Tested By Proposed CMS Reimbursement Rule
Community Health Systems' updated analyst price targets have edged lower by about $0.50 per share, as analysts factor in slightly weaker revenue and margin assumptions, along with recent CMS proposals that they view as neutral to slightly negative for hospital stocks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Community Health Systems focus on how the proposed CMS rule and refreshed revenue and margin assumptions could influence both earnings power and valuation multiples.
Narrative Update • May 23
CYH: Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Keep Repeated Price Trims Pressuring Upside
Community Health Systems' updated analyst price targets, which reflect a modest reset of assumptions around discount rates and margins and concerns about proposed CMS Medicaid payment changes that analysts view as neutral to slightly negative for hospital stocks, now imply a small downward revision of about $0.50 for the shares. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are framing the recent price target trims and the proposed CMS Medicaid payment changes as incremental headwinds for Community Health Systems rather than a thesis-changing event.Narrative Update • Apr 27
CYH: Repeated Price Cuts And 2026 Loss Outlook Will Restrain Upside
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Community Health Systems to $2.00, reflecting slightly weaker revenue growth assumptions, higher expected profit margins, and a lower future P/E, as seen in recent research updates that included small $0.10 price target changes around $3.60 to $3.70. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Community Health Systems has leaned cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and highlighting ongoing risks around execution and valuation.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 06
CYH: Earnings Power Will Be Tested By Proposed CMS Reimbursement Rule
Community Health Systems' updated analyst price targets have edged lower by about $0.50 per share, as analysts factor in slightly weaker revenue and margin assumptions, along with recent CMS proposals that they view as neutral to slightly negative for hospital stocks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Community Health Systems focus on how the proposed CMS rule and refreshed revenue and margin assumptions could influence both earnings power and valuation multiples.Narrative Update • May 23
CYH: Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Keep Repeated Price Trims Pressuring Upside
Community Health Systems' updated analyst price targets, which reflect a modest reset of assumptions around discount rates and margins and concerns about proposed CMS Medicaid payment changes that analysts view as neutral to slightly negative for hospital stocks, now imply a small downward revision of about $0.50 for the shares. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are framing the recent price target trims and the proposed CMS Medicaid payment changes as incremental headwinds for Community Health Systems rather than a thesis-changing event.Narrative Update • Apr 27
CYH: Repeated Price Cuts And 2026 Loss Outlook Will Restrain Upside
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Community Health Systems to $2.00, reflecting slightly weaker revenue growth assumptions, higher expected profit margins, and a lower future P/E, as seen in recent research updates that included small $0.10 price target changes around $3.60 to $3.70. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Community Health Systems has leaned cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and highlighting ongoing risks around execution and valuation.Seeking Alpha • Apr 25
Community Health Systems' Hospital Sales Strengthen Its Turnaround Story
Summary Community Health Systems is reshaping its hospital portfolio through divestitures while expanding ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient services. The Arkansas hospital sale and ASC investments show management reallocating capital toward potentially higher-return markets. Still, CYH clearly remains highly leveraged, with $712 million in cash against roughly $10.2 billion in long-term debt after Q1 2026. Fortunately, if management’s 2026 EBITDA guidance materializes, I think it supports their turnaround potential. As such, CYH looks cheap relative to its peers, assuming it can manage its cash flows and deleveraging process in the coming years. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 12
CYH: Neutral Stance And 2026 Loss Guidance Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have inched their price target for Community Health Systems higher from $3.60 to $3.70, reflecting updated views that take into account recent adjustments to revenue and margin expectations while maintaining a neutral overall stance. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts view the latest price target move to US$3.70 as a relatively modest adjustment that keeps expectations in check rather than signaling a strong conviction on upside.Narrative Update • Mar 28
CYH: Waning Post COVID Supports And 2026 Policy Risks Will Pressure Earnings
Narrative Update on Community Health Systems Analysts now set an updated price target range for Community Health Systems from $2 to $3.70, reflecting differing views on hospital sector risks. These include expectations for a tougher 2026 backdrop as post COVID benefits fade and policy questions build, along with relatively stable model assumptions for growth, margins, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Mar 12
CYH: Waning Post COVID Tailwinds And 2026 Policy Risks Will Pressure Returns
Community Health Systems' analyst price target has been adjusted modestly, with recent Street research showing a mixed shift between a lower $2 view and a slightly higher $3.70 view as analysts balance concerns about hospital sector headwinds against neutral near term expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Community Health Systems reflects a split view, with some cautious voices focusing on sector and company specific risks even as price targets remain tightly grouped in a low single digit range.Narrative Update • Feb 26
CYH: Waning Post COVID Tailwinds And 2026 Policy Risks Will Pressure Returns
Analysts' price targets for Community Health Systems have shifted within a tight range, now spanning from $2 to $3.70, as they weigh a tougher hospital outlook in 2026 alongside mixed views on the company’s earnings power and valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a cautious tone around Community Health Systems, with price targets clustering in a low single digit range and ratings that lean toward neutral or negative.Narrative Update • Feb 12
CYH: Waning Post COVID Tailwinds And 2026 Policy Risks Will Pressure Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Community Health Systems to $2 from $3, citing a tougher outlook for hospitals as post-COVID benefits fade and policy risks build into 2026. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are signaling a more cautious stance on Community Health Systems after bringing their price target down to $2 from $3, which implies less confidence in the company’s ability to execute against a tougher hospital backdrop over the next couple of years.Narrative Update • Jan 27
CYH: Post COVID Policy And 2026 Hospital Headwinds Will Pressure Returns
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Community Health Systems to US$2.00 from US$3.00, citing a tougher outlook for hospitals as post-COVID benefits fade and policy risks build. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are signaling a cautious stance on Community Health Systems, with the latest price target reset to US$2.00 from US$3.00.Narrative Update • Jan 10
CYH: Post COVID Policy Risks Will Drive A More Cautious Outlook
Narrative update on Community Health Systems Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for Community Health Systems from US$3.00 to US$2.00, citing a tougher expected setup for hospitals as post COVID benefits ease and policy risks remain in focus. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting the 12 month price target to US$2.00 are signaling increased concern about the risk and reward trade off for Community Health Systems at current levels.Narrative Update • Dec 26
CYH: Leadership Changes And 2025 Guidance Will Shape A Cautious Outlook
Analysts modestly increased their price target on Community Health Systems to 3.00 dollars from 3.00 dollars, citing slightly improved expectations for revenue trends and profit margins even as overall growth and valuation assumptions remain largely unchanged. What's in the News Board appoints Kevin Hammons as permanent chief executive officer effective December 10, 2025, after his interim tenure since October 1, 2025, formalizing a long serving finance and operations leader in the top role (Key Developments) Jason Johnson named permanent chief financial officer effective December 10, 2025, following his interim service and a progression through key accounting and reporting roles since joining the company in 2012 (Key Developments) Company updates 2025 guidance, projecting net operating revenues of 12,400 million to 12,600 million dollars and diluted EPS of 0.80 to 0.90 (Key Developments) Management confirms ongoing divestiture efforts, noting early stage and more advanced deal discussions that could lead to transaction announcements later in 2025, though no agreements are signed yet (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at 3.00 dollars per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value estimate.Narrative Update • Dec 12
CYH: Leadership Transitions And Margin Outlook Will Shape A Cautious Earnings Path
Analysts have raised their price target for Community Health Systems by 0.5, citing a modestly higher fair value estimate of 3.0, a slightly increased discount rate, and expectations for improved profit margins despite reduced revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News Board appoints Jason Johnson as permanent chief financial officer, effective December 10, 2025, following his interim tenure since October 1, 2025 (Key Developments) Jason Johnson, age 51, moves up from chief accounting officer, where he oversaw SEC reporting and broader accounting and financial reporting functions (Key Developments) Board names Kevin Hammons as chief executive officer, effective December 10, 2025, after serving as interim CEO since October 1, 2025 (Key Developments) Kevin Hammons, age 60, transitions from his prior role as CFO, bringing deep experience in accounting, capital markets, treasury management, and leading the company’s recent ERP implementation (Key Developments) Company updates 2025 guidance, with projected net operating revenues of 12,400 million to 12,600 million dollars and diluted EPS of 0.80 to 0.90 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen from 2.5 to 3.0, reflecting a modest upward revision in the company’s intrinsic value assessment.Analysis Article • Oct 31
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues
Community Health Systems, Inc. ( NYSE:CYH ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some...Analysis Article • Oct 29
Community Health Systems, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For Next Year
The investors in Community Health Systems, Inc. 's ( NYSE:CYH ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today...New Narrative • May 29
Aging Demographics Will Fuel Future Healthcare Demand
Growing patient volumes and expanded outpatient services are driving sustained revenue growth, margin stability, and positioning for long-term industry trends.Seeking Alpha • Oct 30
Community Health Systems: Tough Q3 Stifles Recovery - Potentially Sets Up Contrarian Trade
Summary Community Health Systems reported a net loss of $(355m) in Q3, its worst performance in the last ten quarters, causing a >20% stock drop. Revenues slightly increased to $3.1bn but fell sequentially from $3.14bn, with operating income plummeting to $62m. The stock price remains up >65% on a 1-year basis despite the recent decline from >$5.5 to <$4.5 per share. Community Health Systems operates 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 15 states, positioning it as a major healthcare provider. The company's stock once traded >$50, but losses spiraled out of control and bankruptcy remains a real threat, with >$11bn of debt on the balance sheet. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 27
The Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
One of the biggest stories of last week was how Community Health Systems, Inc. ( NYSE:CYH ) shares plunged 33% in the...Analysis Article • Aug 30
Community Health Systems' (NYSE:CYH) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • May 01
Community Health Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:CYH) CEO Might Not Expect Shareholders To Be So Generous This Year
Key Insights Community Health Systems will host its Annual General Meeting on 7th of May Salary of US$1.29m is part of...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Here's What To Make Of Community Health Systems' (NYSE:CYH) Decelerating Rates Of Return
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...Analysis Article • Jan 09
What Does Community Health Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:CYH) Share Price Indicate?
Community Health Systems, Inc. ( NYSE:CYH ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NYSE gainers with a...Seeking Alpha • Dec 19
Checking In On Community Health Systems
Summary Community Health Systems, Inc. shares have been performing poorly due to high debt and declining occupancy rates. The company owns 76 hospitals and operates over 1,000 sites of care. However, Community Health Systems stock has seen some recent insider buying and decent same-store gains. A full investment analysis and recommendation follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 01
The Return Trends At Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Look Promising
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Shareholder Returns
| CYH | US Healthcare | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 13.0% | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | -1.9% | 19.8% | 23.5% |
Return vs Industry: CYH underperformed the US Healthcare industry which returned 19.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CYH underperformed the US Market which returned 23.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CYH volatility | |
|---|---|
| CYH Average Weekly Movement | 6.8% |
| Healthcare Industry Average Movement | 7.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: CYH has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CYH's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 50,500 | Kevin Hammons | www.chs.net |
Community Health Systems, Inc. owns, leases, and operates general acute care hospitals in the United States. The company offers general acute care, emergency room, general and specialty surgery, critical care, internal medicine, obstetrics, diagnostic, psychiatric, and rehabilitation services, as well as skilled nursing and home care services. It also provides outpatient services at primary care practices, urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging and diagnostic centers, and direct-to-consumer virtual health visits.
Community Health Systems, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CYH fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$422.61m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$464.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$12.29b |
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See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CYH income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$12.29b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$7.18b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.11b |
| Other Expenses | US$4.65b |
| Earnings | US$464.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.43 |
| Gross Margin | 41.60% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.78% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -1,031.5% |
How did CYH 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 | 2026/06/15 12:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 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
Community Health Systems, Inc. is covered by 29 analysts. 6 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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| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Benjamin Mayo | Baird |
| Adam Feinstein | Barclays |