Community Health Systems Announces Participation in the 2024 UBS Global Healthcare Conference
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 07 2024
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Source: Businesswire
Fireside Chat Announcement: Community Health Systems, Inc. will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference from November 11-14, 2024, with the presentation scheduled for November 12 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern time, available via live audio webcast.
Company Overview: Community Health Systems, Inc. is a major healthcare provider in the U.S., operating 69 affiliated hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 39 markets in 15 states, headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.
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Analyst Views on CYH
Wall Street analysts forecast CYH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CYH is 3.68 USD with a low forecast of 2.00 USD and a high forecast of 5.00 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.
8 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
4 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 3.090
Low
2.00
Averages
3.68
High
5.00
Current: 3.090
Low
2.00
Averages
3.68
High
5.00
About CYH
Community Health Systems, Inc. is a healthcare company. The Company’s affiliates are providers of healthcare services, developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in approximately 36 distinct markets across 14 states. The Company's subsidiaries own or lease 69 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 beds and operate more than 1,000 sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers. Its hospitals and other sites of care offer a variety of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. These include general acute care, emergency room, general and specialty surgery, critical care, internal medicine, obstetrics, diagnostic services, psychiatric and rehabilitation services. In addition, some of its hospitals provide skilled nursing and home care services based on individual community needs.
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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- Asset Sale Agreement: Community Health Systems' subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to sell the 180-bed Crestwood Medical Center and its associated outpatient centers to Huntsville Hospital Health System for $450 million, with the transaction expected to close in Q2 2026, marking a significant step in the company's strategic restructuring.
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- Financial Impact: The sale will generate $450 million in cash flow for Community Health Systems, which is expected to improve its financial condition and potentially be used to pay down debt, thereby enhancing the company's financial flexibility.
- Market Reaction Expectations: The completion of this transaction is anticipated to have a positive impact on Community Health Systems' stock price, as investors may adopt an optimistic outlook regarding the company's future strategic direction and financial health.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC TO SELL TO HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL FOR $450 MILLION
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Impact on Local Healthcare: This acquisition is expected to enhance healthcare services in the Huntsville area, potentially improving access and quality of care for residents.
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