HealthStream (HSTM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTM) is a leading provider of workforce development, training, and education solutions for healthcare organizations across the United States. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, HealthStream offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline compliance, competency management, and professional development for clinical and non-clinical staff. The company’s software and content library support continuing education, skills assessment, certification tracking, and performance evaluation, enabling hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare providers to maintain high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

At the core of HealthStream’s offerings is its Learning Management System (LMS), which delivers customizable online courses, virtual simulations, and mobile-friendly learning experiences. HealthStream’s platform integrates with electronic health record (EHR) systems and human resource information systems (HRIS), allowing organizations to tie employee training records directly to clinical workflows and performance metrics. Supplementary solutions include peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, nurse residency programs, and leadership development modules tailored to the evolving needs of the modern healthcare workforce.

Over the years, HealthStream has expanded its reach through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, building a comprehensive ecosystem of talent management and performance improvement tools. The company’s client base spans major health systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, and specialty care networks. In addition to its Nashville headquarters, HealthStream maintains regional offices and partnerships that ensure localized support and implementation services for customers nationwide.

HealthStream is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Rob Lambert, who has overseen the company’s transformation into a vertically integrated provider of workforce solutions since joining in 2005. Under Lambert’s leadership, HealthStream has focused on innovation in e-learning, data analytics, and competency-based education. The executive team includes experienced healthcare, technology, and talent management professionals who guide product development, customer success, and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.65 to $28.00
• 50-Day Range: $26.60 to $34.07
• 52-Week Range: $25.72 to $34.24
• Volume: 46,131 shs
• Average Volume: 154,075 shs
• Market Capitalization: $847.69 million
• P/E Ratio: 44.09
• Dividend Yield: 0.43%
• Price Target: $31.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

HealthStream Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

HealthStream scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 116th out of 663 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

HealthStream has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

HealthStream has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 1.59%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for HealthStream are expected to grow by 1.59% in the coming year, from $0.63 to $0.64 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of HealthStream is 44.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of HealthStream is 44.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 37.21.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

HealthStream has a PEG Ratio of 3.59. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

HealthStream has a P/B Ratio of 2.35. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.38% of the float of HealthStream has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

HealthStream has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in HealthStream has recently increased by 15.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

HealthStream has a dividend yield of 0.45%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

HealthStream has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of HealthStream is 19.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, HealthStream will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.75% next year. This indicates that HealthStream will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.15

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.38% of the float of HealthStream has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

HealthStream has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in HealthStream has recently increased by 15.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.18

News Sentiment

HealthStream has a news sentiment score of 1.18. 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 0.65 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for HealthStream this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, HealthStream insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

20.50% of the stock of HealthStream is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

69.58% of the stock of HealthStream is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HSTM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HSTM shares performed this year?

HealthStream's stock was trading at $31.80 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, HSTM stock has decreased by 12.7% and is now trading at $27.7750.

How were HealthStream's earnings last quarter?

HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 5th. The technology company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.16 by $0.02. The technology company earned $73.49 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $74.93 million. HealthStream had a net margin of 6.54% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.36%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is HealthStream buying back stock?

HealthStream's board initiated a stock buyback plan on Thursday, May 8th 2025, which permits the company to repurchase $25,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Does HealthStream have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of HealthStream: ComplyALIGN, ShiftWizard Inc, and NurseGrid.

How do I buy shares of HealthStream?

Shares of HSTM 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of HealthStream own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that HealthStream investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/05/2025
• Record date for 5/30 Dividend: 5/19/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend: 5/19/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/30/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Health Care Technology
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:HSTM
• CIK: 1095565
• Web: www.healthstream.com
• Phone: (615) 301-3100
• Fax: 615-301-3200
• Employees: 1,140
• Year Founded: 1990

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $31.50
• High Stock Price Target: $34.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $29.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +13.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.63
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 44.09
• Forward P/E Ratio: 44.09
• P/E Growth: 3.59
• Net Income: $20.01 million
• Net Margins: 6.54%
• Pretax Margin: 8.04%
• Return on Equity: 5.36%
• Return on Assets: 3.75%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.35
• Quick Ratio: 1.35

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $291.65 million
• Price / Sales: 2.91
• Cash Flow: $2.42 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.47
• Book Value: $11.81 per share
• Price / Book: 2.35

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 30,520,000
• Free Float: 24,267,000
• Market Cap: $847.69 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.42