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Amedisys (AMED) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$92.48
+0.02 (+0.02%)
(As of 11:10 AM ET)
Today's Range
$92.39
$92.92
50-Day Range
$92.15
$95.24
52-Week Range
$71.19
$96.44
Volume
82,109 shs
Average Volume
295,598 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.02 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$97.50

Amedisys MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.13 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.5% Upside
$97.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
9.80% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-0.61
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.32mentions of Amedisys in the last 14 days
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.47%
From $4.54 to $4.97 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.

2.53 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

490th out of 939 stocks

Home Health Care Services Industry

5th out of 8 stocks

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About Amedisys Stock (NASDAQ:AMED)

Amedisys, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides healthcare services in the United States. It operates through three segments: Home Health, Hospice, and High Acuity Care. The Home Health segment offers a range of services in the homes of individuals for the recovery of patients from surgery, chronic disability, or terminal illness, as well as prevents avoidable hospital readmissions through its skilled nurses; nursing services, rehabilitation therapists specialized in physical, speech, and occupational therapy; and social workers and aides for assisting its patients. The Hospice segment offers services that is designed to provide comfort and support for those who are dealing with a terminal illness, including cancer, heart disease, pulmonary disease, or Alzheimer's. The High Acuity Care offers essential elements of inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility care, and palliative care to patients in their homes. Amedisys, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

AMED Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/21/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Medical
Industry
Home health care services
Sub-Industry
Health Care Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:AMED
CUSIP
02343610
Employees
19,000
Year Founded
1982

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$97.50
High Stock Price Target
$101.00
Low Stock Price Target
$81.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+5.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.13
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-9,750,000.00
Pretax Margin
1.77%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.24 billion
Cash Flow
$6.13 per share
Book Value
$34.31 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
32,080,000
Market Cap
$3.02 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.86

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AMED Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Amedisys stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Amedisys in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AMED shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AMED, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Amedisys' stock price target for 2024?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Amedisys' shares. Their AMED share price targets range from $81.00 to $101.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $97.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have AMED shares performed in 2024?

Amedisys' stock was trading at $95.06 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AMED stock has decreased by 2.7% and is now trading at $92.46.
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When is Amedisys' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024.
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How were Amedisys' earnings last quarter?

Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMED) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 21st. The health services provider reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.10. The health services provider had revenue of $570.79 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $566.85 million. Amedisys had a negative net margin of 0.44% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.76%. Amedisys's revenue was up 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.16 earnings per share.

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What is Paul B. Kusserow's approval rating as Amedisys' CEO?

478 employees have rated Amedisys Chief Executive Officer Paul B. Kusserow on Glassdoor.com. Paul B. Kusserow has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees. 60.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Amedisys to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Amedisys own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Amedisys investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Adobe (ADBE), Intel (INTC), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Broadcom (AVGO), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Home Depot (HD).

Who are Amedisys' major shareholders?

Amedisys' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.86%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.85%), FIL Ltd (4.00%), Alpine Associates Management Inc. (3.90%), Westchester Capital Management LLC (2.70%) and Mackenzie Financial Corp (2.69%). Insiders that own company stock include Bruce D Perkins, Christopher Gerard, David L Kemmerly, David L Kemmerly, Denise M Bohnert, Michael Paul North, Richard A Lechleiter and Scott G Ginn.
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How do I buy shares of Amedisys?

Shares of AMED 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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This page (NASDAQ:AMED) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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