AXQ Capital LP Decreases Stock Holdings in BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. $BTSG

AXQ Capital LP cut its stake in BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG) by 67.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,823 shares of the company’s stock after selling 14,316 shares during the period. AXQ Capital LP’s holdings in BrightSpring Health Services were worth $202,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of BTSG. Lisanti Capital Growth LLC acquired a new position in shares of BrightSpring Health Services in the third quarter worth $1,959,000. Federated Hermes Inc. raised its stake in BrightSpring Health Services by 44.8% in the 3rd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 319,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,436,000 after purchasing an additional 98,745 shares during the last quarter. Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C. purchased a new position in BrightSpring Health Services in the 3rd quarter valued at about $887,000. Ellsworth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BrightSpring Health Services during the 3rd quarter worth about $983,000. Finally, Bailard Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of BrightSpring Health Services during the third quarter worth about $378,000.

Analyst Ratings Changes

BTSG has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. William Blair initiated coverage on shares of BrightSpring Health Services in a research report on Monday, December 8th. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Bank of America increased their price target on BrightSpring Health Services from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Mizuho set a $45.00 price objective on BrightSpring Health Services in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of BrightSpring Health Services in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Stephens started coverage on BrightSpring Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $44.00 price target on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $41.33.

BrightSpring Health Services Price Performance

BTSG opened at $41.43 on Friday. BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. has a 52-week low of $15.48 and a 52-week high of $44.87. The company has a 50 day moving average of $39.13 and a two-hundred day moving average of $33.25. The company has a market cap of $7.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 67.92, a P/E/G ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 2.36. The company has a quick ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 1.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36.

BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG) last issued its earnings results on Friday, February 27th. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by ($0.01). BrightSpring Health Services had a net margin of 1.04% and a return on equity of 11.61%. The business had revenue of $3.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.11 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 29.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. will post 0.59 earnings per share for the current year.

More BrightSpring Health Services News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue topped expectations: BrightSpring reported $3.55B in Q4 sales versus ~ $3.38B consensus and revenue was up ~29.3% YoY—this top-line beat is the primary driver of the stock’s uptick. BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q4 CY2025
• Positive Sentiment: Management gave FY2026 revenue guidance roughly in line with or slightly above Street expectations (about $14.5B–$15.0B vs. $14.6B consensus), which supports continued revenue-driven growth expectations. BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Full Year 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and detail from the earnings call are available for investors evaluating margin drivers, mix and outlook; read the transcript for color on margin timing and growth drivers. BrightSpring (BTSG) Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Some company-provided guidance items were unclear in early release notes (EPS guidance not clearly stated in initial summaries); investors may await a management follow-up or the slide deck for clarification before fully re-pricing valuation.
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest figures for February appear to be erroneous (showing zero shares); treat those data points with caution as they won’t reliably explain share moves.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed consensus by $0.01 ($0.33 reported vs. $0.34 expected) and net margin remains slim (~1.0%), which keeps focus on profitability and justifies some valuation skepticism despite revenue growth. BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (BTSG) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates

About BrightSpring Health Services

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.