Stock Review | Ep.26 | Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 18 2024
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Analyst Views on HIMS
Wall Street analysts forecast HIMS stock price to rise
12 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
6 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 26.990
Low
16.50
Averages
32.95
High
60.00
Current: 26.990
Low
16.50
Averages
32.95
High
60.00
About HIMS
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. provides a consumer-first platform, which helps customers to fulfill their health and wellness needs. Its platform includes access to a provider network, a clinically focused electronic medical record system, digital prescriptions, cloud pharmacy fulfillment, and personalization capabilities. Its digital platform enables access to treatments for a range of chronic conditions, including those related to sexual health, hair loss, dermatology, mental health, and weight loss. It connects patients to licensed healthcare professionals who can prescribe medications when appropriate and prescriptions are fulfilled online through licensed pharmacies on a subscription basis. It also offers access to a range of health and wellness products designed to meet individual needs, which can include curated prescription and non-prescription products. Through its mobile applications, consumers can access a range of educational programs, wellness content, and other services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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