NYSE:CYH Community Health Systems (CYH) Stock Price, News & Analysis $5.70 +0.16 (+2.89%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$5.46▼$5.8150-Day Range$3.26▼$5.7252-Week Range$2.01▼$5.81Volume2.94 million shsAverage Volume1.84 million shsMarket Capitalization$792.11 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$4.73 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Community Health Systems alerts: Email Address Community Health Systems MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.1% Downside$4.73 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy6.43% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.79Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.72Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.42) to $0.08 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.46 out of 5 starsMedical Sector257th out of 910 stocksGeneral Medical & Surgical Hospitals Industry4th out of 5 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCommunity Health Systems has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCommunity Health Systems has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Community Health Systems' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.43% of the float of Community Health Systems has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCommunity Health Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Community Health Systems has recently decreased by 6.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCommunity Health Systems does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthCommunity Health Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.5 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCommunity Health Systems has received a 68.57% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Vaccination services", "Private diagnostic imaging services", and "Private medical doctor's diagnostic appointments" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Community Health Systems is -0.79. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCommunity Health Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.72. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Community Health Systems this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for CYH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Community Health Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.90% of the stock of Community Health Systems is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions84.99% of the stock of Community Health Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Community Health Systems' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Community Health Systems are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.42) to $0.08 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Community Health Systems is -6.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Community Health Systems is -6.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Read more about Community Health Systems' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyWhy billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. Click here for my exclusive video About Community Health Systems Stock (NYSE:CYH)Community Health Systems, Inc. owns, leases, and operates general acute care hospitals in the United States. It offers general acute care, emergency room, general and specialty surgery, critical care, internal medicine, obstetrics, diagnostic, psychiatric, and rehabilitation services, as well as skilled nursing and home care services. The company also provides outpatient services at primary care practices, urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging and diagnostic centers, and direct-to-consumer virtual health visits. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.Read More CYH Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CYH Stock News HeadlinesAugust 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comTenet Healthcare Stock Sees Strong Gains from Acute Care Boom (CYH)Hospital and ambulatory care operator Tenet Healthcare Co. (NYSE: THC) is operating in the sweet spot of healthcare these days.September 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) Drops By 6.4%September 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.September 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHead to Head Survey: Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) & InnovAge (OTCMKTS:INNV)August 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) PT at $4.73August 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Health Systems to Participate in the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare ConferenceAugust 21, 2024 | bizjournals.comCommunity Health Systems tries selling North Carolina hospital, againAugust 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Community Health Systems, Inc. - CYHSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comCYH Investors Have Opportunity to Join Community Health Systems, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law FirmAugust 2, 2024 | bizjournals.comCommunity Health Systems sells Tennessee hospital for $160 millionAugust 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Health Systems Completes Divestiture of Cleveland, Tennessee, Hospital to Hamilton Health Care SystemAugust 2, 2024 | stockhouse.comCYH Investors Have Opportunity to Join Community Health Systems, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law FirmAugust 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Community Health Systems, Inc. - CYHJuly 31, 2024 | bizjournals.comCommunity Health Systems selling three Pennsylvania hospitals for $120 millionJuly 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Health Systems Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Three Pennsylvania Hospitals to WoodBridge Healthcare Inc.July 27, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ2 2024 Community Health Systems Inc Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Health Systems First Half 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsSee More Headlines Receive CYH Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Community Health Systems and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/24/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/23/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorMedical Industry General medical & surgical hospitals Sub-IndustryHealth Care Facilities Current SymbolNYSE:CYH CUSIP20366810 CIK1108109 Webwww.chs.net Phone(615) 465-7000Fax615-645-7001Employees61,000Year Founded1985Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$4.73 High Stock Price Target$6.00 Low Stock Price Target$3.00 Potential Upside/Downside-17.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.95) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-133,000,000.00 Net Margins-0.79% Pretax Margin1.86% Return on EquityN/A Return on Assets-0.94% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.47 Quick Ratio1.32 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$12.55 billion Price / Sales0.06 Cash Flow$2.48 per share Price / Cash Flow2.30 Book Value($8.66) per share Price / Book-0.66Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares138,966,000Free Float125,208,000Market Cap$792.11 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.56 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Tim L. Hingtgen (Age 56)CEO & Director Comp: $3.39MMr. Kevin J. Hammons (Age 58)President & CFO Comp: $1.55MMr. Kevin A. Stockton (Age 53)Executive Vice President of Operations & Development Comp: $1.03MDr. Lynn T. Simon M.D. (Age 64)MBA, President of Healthcare Innovation & Chief Medical Officer Comp: $1.16MMr. Chad A. Campbell (Age 54)President of Region 4 Operations Comp: $1.05MMr. Jason K. Johnson (Age 49)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Shelly SchusseleSenior Director of Investor RelationsMr. Justin D. Pitt (Age 48)Executive VP, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary Ms. Beth WitteSenior VP and Chief Compliance & Privacy OfficerMs. Tomi J. GalinExecutive Vice President of Corporate Communications, Marketing & Public AffairsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBrookdale Senior LivingNYSE:BKDU.S. Physical TherapyNYSE:USPHPetco Health and WellnessNASDAQ:WOOFHCA HealthcareNYSE:HCAAlconNYSE:ALCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAlgert Global LLCBought 81,236 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.082%Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLCBought 44,181 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.265%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Bought 2,739 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.036%Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLCSold 5,900 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.025%Mackenzie Financial CorpBought 2,106 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.024%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CYH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CYH shares performed this year? Community Health Systems' stock was trading at $3.13 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CYH shares have increased by 82.1% and is now trading at $5.70. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Community Health Systems' earnings last quarter? Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 24th. The company reported ($0.17) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.12) by $0.05. The company's revenue was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. What is Tim L. Hingtgen's approval rating as Community Health Systems' CEO? 1 employees have rated Community Health Systems Chief Executive Officer Tim L. Hingtgen on Glassdoor.com. Tim L. Hingtgen has an approval rating of -100% among the company's employees. This puts Tim L. Hingtgen in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Does Community Health Systems have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Community Health Systems: Health Management Associates, Forum Health, Marion Regional Healthcare System, Triad Hospitals, Abilene Clinic Asset Holding Company LLC, Abilene Hospital LLC, Abilene Merger LLC, and others. Who are Community Health Systems' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Community Health Systems include Whitebox Advisors LLC (2.17%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.26%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (1.10%) and Bank of Montreal Can (0.79%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Community Health Systems? Shares of CYH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Community Health Systems own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Community Health Systems investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), Ford Motor (F), Gilead Sciences (GILD), HCA Healthcare (HCA), General Electric (GE), Netflix (NFLX) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). This page (NYSE:CYH) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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