Should I buy or sell HealthStream stock right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HealthStream in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HSTM shares. View HSTM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is HealthStream's stock price target for 2024?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for HealthStream's stock. Their HSTM share price targets range from $32.00 to $32.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $32.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 30.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HSTM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have HSTM shares performed in 2024?

HealthStream's stock was trading at $27.03 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HSTM shares have decreased by 9.5% and is now trading at $24.47. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting HealthStream?

HealthStream saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 242,800 shares, a drop of 22.5% from the March 15th total of 313,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 98,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.5 days. Currently, 1.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View HealthStream's Short Interest .

When is HealthStream's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 22nd 2024. View our HSTM earnings forecast .

How can I listen to HealthStream's earnings call?

HealthStream will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were HealthStream's earnings last quarter?

HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) announced its earnings results on Monday, February, 19th. The technology company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.07. The technology company earned $70.58 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $71.83 million. HealthStream had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.71% and a net margin of 5.45%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.08 EPS.

How often does HealthStream pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for HealthStream?

HealthStream declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.028 per share on Friday, March 22nd. This represents a $0.11 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.46%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 8th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.03. Read our dividend analysis for HSTM .

Is HealthStream a good dividend stock?

HealthStream (NASDAQ:HSTM) pays an annual dividend of $0.11 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.46%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 22.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, HSTM will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.97% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for HSTM .

What ETFs hold HealthStream's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of HealthStream (NASDAQ:HSTM) stock in their portfolio include Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG) , Fidelity Digital Health ETF (FDHT) , Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) and Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) . Syntax Stratified SmallCap ETF (SSLY) .

What guidance has HealthStream issued on next quarter's earnings?

HealthStream updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 20th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $292.0 million-$296.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $297.0 million.

What is Robert A. Frist Jr.'s approval rating as HealthStream's CEO?

107 employees have rated HealthStream Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Frist Jr. on Glassdoor.com . Robert A. Frist Jr. has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of HealthStream own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other HealthStream investors own include Gilead Sciences (GILD) , Netflix (NFLX) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Pfizer (PFE) , Tesla (TSLA) , Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) , Amgen (AMGN) , Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Boeing (BA) .

How do I buy shares of HealthStream?

Shares of HSTM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does HealthStream have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of HealthStream: ComplyALIGN, NurseGrid, and ShiftWizard Inc. Read More

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HealthStream (HSTM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$24.47

-0.20 (-0.81%)

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Today's Range: $24.41
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$24.90
50-Day Range: $24.47
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$27.62
52-Week Range: $20.47
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$29.12

Volume: 103,792 shs
Average Volume: 90,364 shs
Market Capitalization: $743.89 million

P/E Ratio: 48.94
Dividend Yield: 0.45%
Price Target: $32.00

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HealthStream MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 30.8% Upside
$32.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.02% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.15
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.15
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$593,130 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.73%
From $0.51 to $0.58 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.97 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

1st out of 592 stocks

Computer Programming, Data Processing, & Other Computer Related Industry

2nd out of 59 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
HealthStream has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
HealthStream has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.02% of the float of HealthStream has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
HealthStream has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in HealthStream has recently decreased by 22.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
HealthStream has a dividend yield of 0.46%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
HealthStream has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of HealthStream is 22.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, HealthStream will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.97% next year. This indicates that HealthStream will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

4.8

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
HealthStream has received a 78.19% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Training for medical professionals", "E-learning platforms for healthcare professional courses", and "Compliance management software" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for HealthStream is -0.15.

1.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
HealthStream has a news sentiment score of 0.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for HealthStream this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 4 people have added HealthStream to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, HealthStream insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $593,130.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
21.30% of the stock of HealthStream is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
69.58% of the stock of HealthStream is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for HealthStream are expected to grow by 13.73% in the coming year, from $0.51 to $0.58 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of HealthStream is 48.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 146.98.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of HealthStream is 48.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 264.71.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
HealthStream has a PEG Ratio of 4.02. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
HealthStream has a P/B Ratio of 2.18. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About HealthStream Stock (NASDAQ:HSTM)

HealthStream, Inc. provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based applications for healthcare organizations in the United States. The company's solutions help healthcare organizations in meeting their ongoing clinical development, talent management, training, education, assessment, competency management, safety and compliance, and scheduling, as well as provider credentialing, privileging, and enrollment needs. It offers hStream, a technology platform that powers a range of healthcare workforce solutions. The company provides its solutions to customers across a range of entities within the healthcare industry, including private, not-for-profit, and government entities, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device companies through its direct sales teams. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

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HSTM Stock News Headlines

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HealthStream Inc Executive Vice President Michael Sousa Sells 15,000 Shares

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HealthStream Inc Senior Vice President Trisha Coady Sells 7,000 Shares

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Balanced Outlook: Hold Rating on HealthStream Amidst Steady Performance and Growth Potential

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HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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HealthStream Posts Mixed Q4 Results, Guides FY2024 Revenue Below Estimates

February 19, 2024 | benzinga.com

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HealthStream Announces Fourth Quarter & Full-Year 2023 Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/19/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/22 Dividend: 3/08/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/22/2024
Today: 4/17/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 4/22/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related
Sub-Industry: Health Care Technology
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:HSTM
CUSIP: 42222N10
CIK: 1095565
Web: www.healthstream.com
Phone: (615) 301-3100
Fax: 615-301-3200
Employees: 1,092
Year Founded: 1990

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $32.00
High Stock Price Target: $32.00
Low Stock Price Target: $32.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +30.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.50
Trailing P/E Ratio: 48.94
Forward P/E Ratio: 47.98
P/E Growth: 4.02
Net Income: $15.21 million
Net Margins: 5.45%
Pretax Margin: 6.63%
Return on Equity: 4.71%
Return on Assets: 3.21%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.10
Quick Ratio: 1.10

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $279.06 million
Price / Sales: 2.67
Cash Flow: $2.23 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.98
Book Value: $11.25 per share
Price / Book: 2.18

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 30,400,000
Free Float: 23,923,000
Market Cap: $743.89 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.36

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Key Executives

Mr. Robert A. Frist Jr. (Age 57)
Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board & CEO
Comp: $544.57k
Mr. Scott Alexander Roberts (Age 47)
CFO and Senior VP of Accounting & Finance
Comp: $394.34k
Mr. Michael J. Sousa (Age 55)
Executive Vice President of Enterprise Applications
Comp: $532.72k
Ms. Trisha L. Coady (Age 48)
Senior Vice President of Workforce Development Solutions
Comp: $409.24k
Mr. Jeffrey D. Cunningham (Age 57)
Senior VP & CTO
Comp: $369.05k
Dr. Mollie Condra Ph.D.
Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications
Ms. Sneha Oakley
VP, Compliance Officer & General Counsel
Mr. Scott C. Fenstermacher (Age 55)
Senior Vice President of Sales
Mr. Kevin P. O'Hara (Age 54)
Senior Vice President of Platform Solutions
Comp: $375.87k
Mr. Michael M. Collier (Age 48)
Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development
Comp: $333.51k

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HSTM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell HealthStream stock right now?: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HealthStream in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HSTM shares.
View HSTM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is HealthStream's stock price target for 2024?: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for HealthStream's stock. Their HSTM share price targets range from $32.00 to $32.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $32.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 30.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for HSTM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have HSTM shares performed in 2024?: HealthStream's stock was trading at $27.03 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HSTM shares have decreased by 9.5% and is now trading at $24.47.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting HealthStream?: HealthStream saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 242,800 shares, a drop of 22.5% from the March 15th total of 313,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 98,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.5 days. Currently, 1.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
View HealthStream's Short Interest.
When is HealthStream's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 22nd 2024.
View our HSTM earnings forecast.
How can I listen to HealthStream's earnings call?: HealthStream will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were HealthStream's earnings last quarter?: HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) announced its earnings results on Monday, February, 19th. The technology company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.07. The technology company earned $70.58 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $71.83 million. HealthStream had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.71% and a net margin of 5.45%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.08 EPS.
How often does HealthStream pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for HealthStream?: HealthStream declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.028 per share on Friday, March 22nd. This represents a $0.11 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.46%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 8th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.03.
Read our dividend analysis for HSTM.

Is HealthStream a good dividend stock?: HealthStream (NASDAQ:HSTM) pays an annual dividend of $0.11 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.46%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 22.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, HSTM will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.97% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for HSTM.
What ETFs hold HealthStream's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of HealthStream (NASDAQ:HSTM) stock in their portfolio include Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG), Fidelity Digital Health ETF (FDHT), Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) and Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV).Syntax Stratified SmallCap ETF (SSLY).
What guidance has HealthStream issued on next quarter's earnings?: HealthStream updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 20th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $292.0 million-$296.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $297.0 million.
What is Robert A. Frist Jr.'s approval rating as HealthStream's CEO?: 107 employees have rated HealthStream Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Frist Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Robert A. Frist Jr. has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of HealthStream own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other HealthStream investors own include Gilead Sciences (GILD), Netflix (NFLX), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), Tesla (TSLA), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Amgen (AMGN), Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Boeing (BA).
How do I buy shares of HealthStream?: Shares of HSTM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does HealthStream have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of HealthStream: ComplyALIGN, NurseGrid, and ShiftWizard Inc.
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