Lisa Nalley Sells 30,000 Shares of BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG) Stock

BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG) insider Lisa Nalley sold 30,000 shares of BrightSpring Health Services stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.15, for a total value of $1,234,500.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 110,594 shares in the company, valued at $4,550,943.10. The trade was a 21.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

BrightSpring Health Services Stock Performance

NASDAQ:BTSG opened at $41.49 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $39.50 and its 200-day moving average is $33.98. BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. has a 1-year low of $15.48 and a 1-year high of $44.87. The company has a current ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32. The stock has a market cap of $8.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 2.31.

BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February 27th. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by ($0.01). BrightSpring Health Services had a net margin of 1.48% and a return on equity of 12.66%. The business had revenue of $3.55 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.11 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 29.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. will post 0.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

BTSG has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $46.00 price target on shares of BrightSpring Health Services in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on BrightSpring Health Services from $43.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Bank of America raised their target price on BrightSpring Health Services from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Stephens began coverage on BrightSpring Health Services in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $44.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald set a $49.00 price target on BrightSpring Health Services in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, BrightSpring Health Services has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $44.08.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On BrightSpring Health Services

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BTSG. CWM LLC boosted its holdings in shares of BrightSpring Health Services by 17.5% during the 4th quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,874 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 279 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of BrightSpring Health Services by 17.3% during the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,826 shares of the company’s stock worth $143,000 after buying an additional 565 shares during the period. NBC Securities Inc. bought a new stake in shares of BrightSpring Health Services in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in shares of BrightSpring Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of BrightSpring Health Services by 112.8% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,717 shares of the company’s stock valued at $64,000 after acquiring an additional 910 shares during the period.

Trending Headlines about BrightSpring Health Services

Here are the key news stories impacting BrightSpring Health Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added BTSG to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth list for March 6, highlighting it as a top growth pick. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for March 6th
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks similarly featured BTSG on its March 5 list of best growth / strong-buy stocks, reinforcing buy-side attention across consecutive days. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for March 5th
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded BTSG from Hold to Strong Buy and published follow-ups pointing to momentum and rising earnings estimate revisions—signals that analysts are lifting near‑term expectations. Zacks.com upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published a piece noting surging earnings estimate revisions for BTSG, which is commonly bullish for the stock if revisions translate into higher forward EPS and investor expectations. Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Broker commentary (Mizuho) and media noted strong price-appreciation forecasts and heavy trading after the analyst upgrade, which can support further upside if momentum continues. Mizuho Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation Sees Strong Trading Volume After Analyst Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published comparative coverage showing how BTSG stacks up vs. medical peers this year—useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Peer Performance
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest figures in the dataset show 0 shares and 0.0 days-to-cover (likely a data artifact). That suggests no clear short-position signal from the reported data and should be treated cautiously.
• Negative Sentiment: Fundamentals remain mixed: the company’s most recent quarterly report showed strong revenue growth but a small EPS miss and the stock trades at a elevated PE, which can make it vulnerable to short-term pullbacks despite positive analyst notes.

BrightSpring Health Services Company Profile

BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ: BTSG) is a leading provider of home and community-based care and workforce solutions aimed at seniors, individuals with disabilities and those facing behavioral health challenges. The company’s operations encompass a broad spectrum of services, including personal care, skilled nursing, therapy, habilitation and supported living, as well as specialized behavioral health programs delivered through both clinical and non-clinical channels.

Through its network of subsidiary brands, BrightSpring offers integrated care in the patient’s home environment, fostering independence and improving quality of life.