Oscar Health Inc. Faces Decline Amid Broader Market Weakness
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 14 Jan 26
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Oscar Health Inc. experienced a decline of 5.01% during regular trading, hitting a 5-day low as the stock closed at $17.14 per share.
This drop comes amid broader market weakness, with the Nasdaq-100 down 1.25% and the S&P 500 down 0.71%. Despite recent positive news regarding ACA subsidy extensions and analyst upgrades, the overall market conditions have negatively impacted Oscar Health's stock performance.
Investors are closely monitoring the company's enrollment figures and market strategies, as the health insurance sector faces challenges from rising premiums and competitive pressures. The recent decline may prompt Oscar Health to reassess its approach to maintain growth and profitability.
Analyst Views on OSCR
Wall Street analysts forecast OSCR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for OSCR is 17.04 USD with a low forecast of 11.00 USD and a high forecast of 25.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
4 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 14.870
Low
11.00
Averages
17.04
High
25.00
Current: 14.870
Low
11.00
Averages
17.04
High
25.00
About OSCR
Oscar Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company built around a full stack technology platform. The Company's offerings include its insurance business and +Oscar Platform. Its health plans are offered in the individual market. The individual market primarily consists of policies purchased by individuals and families through health insurance marketplaces, established by the ACA and operated by the federal government, as well as other marketplaces operated by individual states. Individuals and families may also purchase policies in the individual market off-exchange. Employees whose employers have chosen to offer an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) are also able to purchase its health plans. It offers health plans in the individual market under the five metal plan categories defined by the ACA: Catastrophic, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Through the +Oscar platform, the Company deploys its technology to help others throughout the healthcare system.
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.
