U.S. Physical Therapy Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
U.S. Physical Therapy's CEO is Chris Reading, appointed in Nov 2004, has a tenure of 21.67 years. total yearly compensation is $4.47M, comprised of 22.4% salary and 77.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.91% of the company’s shares, worth $10.32M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 8.2 years respectively.
Key information
Chris Reading
Chief executive officer
US$4.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 22.45% |
| CEO tenure | 21.7yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.9% |
| Management average tenure | 5.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Jun 20
U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH) Stock Could Be 32.4% Undervalued After Profit Growth
U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH) is back in focus after recent financial disclosures showed 7.89% year-over-year revenue growth and net profit rising 115.29%, while analyst opinions and technical signals currently point in different directions for the stock. See our latest analysis for U.S. Physical Therapy. Despite the latest revenue and net profit figures, U.S. Physical Therapy’s 1-year total shareholder return declined 12.6% and the 5-year total shareholder return fell 41.7%, indicating fading...
Narrative Update • Jun 13
USPH: Hospital Alliances And Medicare Pricing Will Support Future Margin Upside
Analysts have lowered their price target on U.S. Physical Therapy to $90 from $103, citing somewhat lower profitability expectations and a higher projected net debt load following a mixed Q1 report. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, U.S. Physical Therapy reported no share repurchases, with 0 shares bought for US$0 million under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • May 30
USPH: Hospital Alliances And Medicare Pricing Will Drive Future Margin Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their blended price target on U.S. Physical Therapy from about $107 to roughly $94, reflecting lower P/E assumptions and somewhat softer profitability expectations, along with higher net debt. They also note potential margin improvement supported by hospital alliances and improved Medicare rates.Seeking Alpha • May 22
U.S. Physical Therapy: The Valuation Reset Changes The Story (Rating Upgrade)
Summary U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. has seen valuation multiples compress significantly despite continued revenue growth and new strategic initiatives. U.S. Physical Therapy reported Q1 2026 revenue of $198.3M (+7.9% YoY) but missed EPS expectations due to higher costs from acquisitions and clinic startups. Management is pursuing hospital partnerships and shifting toward private insurance, aiming to boost clinic utilization and reduce reliance on Medicare/Medicaid. I now rate U.S. Physical Therapy as hold, reflecting improved risk/reward at current valuation but acknowledging persistent structural challenges and margin pressures. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Aug 02
Pinning Down U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.'s (NYSE:USPH) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Analysis Article • Jul 11
U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Ideally, a...Analysis Article • Jun 10
Here's Why U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • May 14
Here's Why It's Unlikely That U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.'s (NYSE:USPH) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year
Key Insights U.S. Physical Therapy's Annual General Meeting to take place on 20th of May CEO Chris Reading's total...Analysis Article • Mar 24
Should You Think About Buying U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE:USPH) Now?
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ( NYSE:USPH ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Mar 01
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 21%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Last week, you might have seen that U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ( NYSE:USPH ) released its yearly result to the market...Analysis Article • Feb 28
U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Jan 03
Capital Allocation Trends At U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Aren't Ideal
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.'s (NYSE:USPH) Price
When close to half the companies in the Healthcare industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...
New Narrative • Sep 14
Tactical Contract Renegotiations And Innovative Recruitment Tactics Propel Revenue Growth And Margin Expansion
Innovations in recruitment and operational efficiencies are set to bolster net margins despite a tight labor market and high costs.Analysis Article • Aug 07
U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...Analysis Article • Jul 17
U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jun 04
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.'s (NYSE:USPH) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Healthcare industry in the United States have price-to-sales...Analysis Article • May 21
There May Be Reason For Hope In U.S. Physical Therapy's (NYSE:USPH) Disappointing Earnings
The market for U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.'s ( NYSE:USPH ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings...Analysis Article • May 11
U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.44
The board of U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ( NYSE:USPH ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.44 per share on...Analysis Article • May 05
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH)
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 • Apr 21
A Look At The Fair Value Of U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE:USPH)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, U.S. Physical Therapy fair value estimate is US$113 U.S...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE:USPH)?
While U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ( NYSE:USPH ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share...Analysis Article • Mar 04
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.'s (NYSE:USPH) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Healthcare industry in the United States have price-to-sales...Analysis Article • Dec 23
The Returns On Capital At U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) Don't Inspire Confidence
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Why U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE:USPH) Could Be Worth Watching
While U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ( NYSE:USPH ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$8m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$4m | US$1m | US$22m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$36m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$35m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$33m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$4m | US$974k | US$28m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$14m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$16m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$18m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$959k | US$18m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$24m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$26m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$28m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$926k | US$29m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$39m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$38m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$37m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$4m | US$896k | US$31m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$30m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$3m | US$676k | US$32m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$30m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$29m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$3m | US$769k | US$31m |
Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD4.47M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.55M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Chris Reading (62 yo)
21.7yrs
Tenure
US$4,468,314
Compensation
Mr. Christopher J. Reading, also known as Chris, has been the Chief Executive Officer of US Physical Therapy Inc. since November 1, 2004 and serves as its Chairman since May 21, 2024 and served as its Pres...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Chairman | 21.7yrs | US$4.47m | 0.91% $ 10.3m | |
| President & COO | 2.2yrs | US$2.70m | 0.27% $ 3.0m | |
| Executive VP | 15.5yrs | US$1.74m | 0.16% $ 1.8m | |
| Chief Operating Officer - West | 8.3yrs | US$2.23m | 0.19% $ 2.2m | |
| CEO of Metro & Director | no data | US$180.70k | 0.12% $ 1.4m | |
| Interim CFO and Senior VP of Finance & Accounting | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.026% $ 288.8k | |
| Senior Vice President of Information Systems | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Compliance Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Human Resources | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships | less than a year | no data | no data |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: USPH's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Chairman | 21.7yrs | US$4.47m | 0.91% $ 10.3m | |
| CEO of Metro & Director | 1.2yrs | US$180.70k | 0.12% $ 1.4m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 20.9yrs | US$269.43k | 0.14% $ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director | 8.2yrs | US$234.43k | 0.18% $ 2.0m | |
| Independent Director | 18.8yrs | US$234.43k | 0.15% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.021% $ 238.2k | |
| Independent Director | 4.5yrs | US$229.43k | 0.064% $ 727.9k |
8.2yrs
Average Tenure
64yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: USPH's board of directors are considered experienced (8.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/17 22:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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Analyst Sources
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 7 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 |
|---|---|
| Michael Petusky | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Joanna Sylvia Gajuk | BofA Global Research |
| Joseph France | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |