Ardent Health Accused of Misleading Investors Over Revenue Recognition
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Investigation Launched: Hagens Berman law firm is scrutinizing Ardent Health (ARDT) regarding allegations of misleading investors in a securities class action with a lead plaintiff deadline of March 9, 2026, covering purchases from July 18, 2024, to November 12, 2025.
- Lack of Financial Transparency: Despite claims of using 'detailed reviews of historical collections' for receivables valuation, Ardent admitted in November 2025 to employing a '180-day cliff' for reserves, undermining investor confidence.
- Spike in Reserves Impact: The company's professional liability reserves surged by $54 million, leading to a 33% stock price collapse, which raises serious questions about its financial health and operational practices.
- Investor Action Call: Hagens Berman is urging investors who purchased ARDT shares during the specified period to contact them to participate in the upcoming litigation, seeking compensation and revealing potential financial misconduct by the company.
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Analyst Views on ARDT
Wall Street analysts forecast ARDT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ARDT is 13.73 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 17.00 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.
13 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 8.250
Low
10.00
Averages
13.73
High
17.00
Current: 8.250
Low
10.00
Averages
13.73
High
17.00
About ARDT
Ardent Health, Inc., formerly Ardent Health Partners, Inc., is a provider of healthcare in mid-sized urban communities across the United States. Through its subsidiaries, the Company delivers care through a system of 30 acute care hospitals and approximately 280 sites of care with over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states. It provides both general and specialty services, including internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, women’s services, neurology, urology, and emergency services, within inpatient and ambulatory care settings. In addition to its 30 acute care hospitals, it operates a network of ambulatory facilities and telehealth services, including primary care and specialty care clinics, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, and diagnostic imaging centers. It operates a consumer-centric healthcare platform focused on creating relationships with its patients across multiple care settings.
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.
Ardent Health Accused of Misleading Investors Over Revenue Recognition
- Investigation Launched: Hagens Berman law firm is scrutinizing Ardent Health (ARDT) regarding allegations of misleading investors in a securities class action with a lead plaintiff deadline of March 9, 2026, covering purchases from July 18, 2024, to November 12, 2025.
- Lack of Financial Transparency: Despite claims of using 'detailed reviews of historical collections' for receivables valuation, Ardent admitted in November 2025 to employing a '180-day cliff' for reserves, undermining investor confidence.
- Spike in Reserves Impact: The company's professional liability reserves surged by $54 million, leading to a 33% stock price collapse, which raises serious questions about its financial health and operational practices.
- Investor Action Call: Hagens Berman is urging investors who purchased ARDT shares during the specified period to contact them to participate in the upcoming litigation, seeking compensation and revealing potential financial misconduct by the company.

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