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Earnings Scheduled For April 26, 2013

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:14:25 -0400

American Electric Power Co (NYSE: AEP) is estimated to report its Q1 earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $3.78 billion.

ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) is expected to report its Q1 earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $386.18 million.

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Sneak Peek of 1Q Earnings of HCA – Analyst Blog

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:10:01 -0400

HCA Holdings Inc. announced preliminary financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2013.

UPDATE: Oppenheimer Raises PT on Life Point Hospitals and Reiterates Perform Rating

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:14:04 -0400

Oppenheimer analyst Michael Wiederhorn published a report on Life Point Hospitals (NASDAQ: LPNT) that reiterated its Perform rating and raised the price target from $42 to $48.

Oppenheimer reported that, “Our 12-18 month price target of $48 equates to approximately 6.5X our 2014 estimated EBITDA of $563M, which is

Top Performing Hospital Stocks with the Most Upside Potential (CYH, HCA, VHS)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:38:15 -0400

It is not unusual for stocks on a tear to overrun their mean price targets, which is a signal of how far analysts on average expect the share price to climb. Some of the top performing hospital stocks over the past six months, such as Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:

UPDATE: BMO Capital Markets Reiterates Market Perform Rating, Raises PT on LifePoint Hospitals on Updated Estimates

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:46:34 -0500

In a report published Wednesday, BMO Capital Markets reiterated its Market Perform rating on LifePoint Hospitals (NASDAQ: LPNT), and slightly raised its price target from $41.00 to $42.00.

BMO Capital Markets noted, “LifePoint posted a significant EPS beat for 4Q12. Operating revenues were aided by acquisitions but same-facility revenue

HMA Mixed 4Q, Profit Up – Analyst Blog

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:30:01 -0500

Health Management's fourth quarter earnings miss while revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates.

Deutsche Bank Raises Targets and Estimates on Hospitals and Health Care Facility Stocks (DB, THC, HCA, VHS, CYH, HMA, UHS, LPNT)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:31:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: Hospitals and health care facilities to most of us are like the police station. You are glad they are there, but you don't really want to go. When it comes to investing in this sector, one important thing to remember is there is always demand. The ... Read more

HMA Upgraded to Neutral – Analyst Blog

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:20:01 -0500

We upgrade Health Management Associates to Neutral based on its business fundamentals.

UPDATE: JP Morgan Initiates LifePoint Hospitals at Overweight on Gains from Reform

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:58:19 -0500

JP Morgan initiated coverage on LifePoint Hospitals (NASDAQ: LPNT) with an Overweight rating and a $46 price target.

JP Morgan commented, "LifePoint should enjoy the highest EBITDA upside potential from reform-based coverage expansion. A combination of the company's geographic footprint, coupled

Health Management to Underperform – Analyst Blog

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:35:01 -0500

Health Management downgraded to Underperform following third quarter results.

Small players see big movement in stock prices

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:41:21 -0400

A number of smaller players in health care see their stock prices make large moves as a result of earnings reports and downgrades.

Varian, Cerner shares leap on earnings, ratings

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:23:59 -0400

Varian Medical Systems and Cerner Corp. both make double-digit gains in the wake of earnings reports.

HMA Misses EPS Est; Alters Outlook – Analyst Blog

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:40:01 -0400

Health Management's third quarter earnings miss while revenues edge past Zacks Consensus Estimate.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Election…

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:30:35 -0400

Those of you who are familiar with my work know that I’m a fan of stock screeners. I use a powerful screener in my trading service, the Oxford Systems Trader, which has generated outstanding results so far. For this column, I wanted to find healthcare stocks that are inexpensive. But sometimes in life, you get what you pay for. So I screened for stocks that not only had low price-to-earnings ratios (P/E), but whose businesses were performing well.

>> A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Election...

After debate, hospital investors head for exits

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:23:19 -0400

Shares in hospital companies fall Thursday in wake of President Barack Obama’s debate performance against Republican Mitt Romney

Health Management Wins Recognition – Analyst Blog

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:00:01 -0400

Over three dozen Health Management hospitals win recognition from The Joint Commission as leading performers on critical quality parameters in its latest report on safety and quality of care.

Tenet jumps on earnings; HCA shares rebound

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:26:53 -0400

Shares of Tenet Healthcare jump on an earnings beat while HCA wins back some of its value as a critical news story is released.

HMA Retained At Neutral

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:42:56 -0400

We reiterate our Neutral rating on Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA). Its first-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 24 cents beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents. Net income from continuing operations dropped 29.4% year over year to $39.1 million. Consolidated net income dropped 32.1% to $37.7 million (or 15 cents per share). Revenues (prior [...]

Finding ugly ducklings in a waddling market

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:02:08 -0400

John Wasik CHICAGO, April 27 (Reuters) – Ugly duckling stocks are surprises in small packages that turn into great performingswans later on down the road. Nearly every large company started out as a “small cap,” which generally refers to a stock with under $1 billion in market capitalization. Most small companies do unsexy things such as make pumps or [...]

HMA Beats Earnings Forecast – Analyst Blog

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:30:01 -0400

Health Management beats the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings and the company reiterates guidance for 2012.

HMA Beats Earnings Forecast

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:53:29 -0400

Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, reported first quarter earnings per share of 24 cents beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents and surpassing the year-ago earnings per share also of 22 cents. Adjusted earnings exclude 9 cents per share for a swap arrangement and mark-to-market orientation. Net [...]

Health Mgmt. Completes JV Deal – Analyst Blog

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:45:01 -0400

A subsidiary of Health Management completes a deal for joint venture with 5 Integris Health hospitals in Oklahoma.

Health Mgmt. Completes JV Deal

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:05:46 -0400

Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, recently revealed that its subsidiaries had accomplished a deal to enter into a joint venture with five Integris Health hospitals in Oklahoma. As per the deal, the company will hold an 80% controlling stake in the hospital system while managing their daily functioning. [...]

HMA Still Neutral – Analyst Blog

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:01 -0400

We reaffirm Health Management at Neutral following its fourth quarter earnings results.

HMA Still Neutral

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:25:18 -0400

We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA). Fourth-quarter 2011 earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Health Management runs hospitals in select non-urban markets mostly in south eastern U.S. The company continues to emphasize its three long-standing initiatives, namely Emergency Room operations, physician recruitment and market development, which have facilitated admissions. [...]

Stocks to watch Friday: SunPower, CVR Energy

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:51:34 -0500

Earnings surprises, a proxy battle and dividend increases stand out among the corporate headlines for early Friday.

Stocks to watch Friday: Campbell, Heinz

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:17:33 -0500

Among the stocks that could see active trade in Friday’s session are Campbell Soup Co., H.J. Heinz and Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

Health Mgmt. Beats Estimates

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:25:09 -0500

Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings per share of 26 cents and 86 cents, respectively, beating the corresponding Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents and 80 cents and surpassing the year-ago earnings per share of 16 cents and 65 cents, respectively. Net [...]

Health Mgmt. Beats Estimates – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:01 -0500

Health Management beats the Zacks Consensus Estimates but its profit from continuing operations falls.

Hospitals continue downfall on funding woes

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:40:17 -0500

Concerns over government funding continue to take a bite out of hospital company shares Wednesday

Hospital stocks fall on analyst downgrades

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:52:47 -0500

A 111-page report from health-care analyst causes a number of hospital stocks to tumble amid a broad rally on Wall Street.

Health Management’s Results Mixed

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:07:17 -0400

Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals across the nation, reported third-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings per share of 19 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 pennies and surpassing the year-ago earnings of 14 cents per share. Net income increased 22.7% year over year to $43.5 million. Revenues Revenues [...]

Top 4 Small-Cap Stocks In The Hospitals Industry With The Highest Operating Margin

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:13:39 -0400

Below are the top small-cap hospitals stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of operating margin.The trailing-twelve-month operating margin at Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (NYSE: CCM) is 44.91%. CCM's PEG ratio is 0.33.The ...

HMA Takes Over Mercy Health – Analyst Blog

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:00:01 -0400

Health Management accomplishes the takeover of seven hospitals of Mercy Health Partners.

HMA Takes Over Mercy Health

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:25:16 -0400

Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, recently reported that it has accomplished the takeover of the assets of Mercy Health Partners, which is a subsidiary of Catholic Health Partners. Consequently, Health Management has either taken over or leased all seven hospital facilities of Mercy Health Partners comprising 1,323 beds [...]

Hospitals hammered by Senate panel findings

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:21:54 -0400

A probe alleging gaming of Medicare system by home health-care firms takes a bite out of hospital sector

Health Management a "Top Performer" – Analyst Blog

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:30:01 -0400

The majority of Health Management hospitals are selected as Top Performers on Quality Measures by The Joint Commission.

Health Management A “Top Performer”

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:05:16 -0400

Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, recently revealed that 35 of its hospitals were selected as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures. This is as per a report issued by The Joint Commission, which is a prominent accreditor of health care bodies. The Health Management institutions were honored by [...]

Health Management Stays at Neutral – Analyst Blog

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:30:01 -0400

We retain Health Management at Neutral following its in line earnings in the second quarter.

Top 4 Small-Cap Stocks In The Hospitals Industry With The Highest Cash

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:14:32 -0400

Below are the top small-cap hospitals stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash.Vanguard Health Systems Inc (NYSE: VHS) had $502.60 million in total cash and $2.38 billion in total debt for the latest quarter.

Medicaid cuts force hospitals onto auction block

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:01:44 -0400

Struggling community hospitals are being left in financial doubt and desperately seeking merger partners.

Georgia Medicaid move hits insurers hard

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:10:55 -0400

A move to eliminate duplicate billing in Medicaid billing by the state of Georgia is taking a massive bite out of the shares of Amerigroup Corp. and other insurers.

Health Management’s 2Q Mixed

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:05:12 -0400

Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, reported second-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings per share of 20 cents, edging past the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and beating the year-ago earnings of 16 cents. Net income gained 22.6% year over year to reach $48.6 million. Revenues Revenues increased 13.4% year [...]

HCA shares tumble 17% on earnings miss

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:56:38 -0400

HCA Holdings Inc. shares took a tumble Monday after the hospital operator reported a second-quarter earnings miss, four months after its initial public offering.

(HMA) Health Management Associates Initiated at Neutral

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:56:23 -0400

We initiate our coverage on Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading operator of hospitals, with a Neutral rating. The company runs hospitals in select non-urban markets throughout the U.S., but mostly in the south eastern part of the country. First-quarter 2011 earnings per share of 22 cents beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. [...]

(HMA) Health Management Associates Initiated at Neutral

Initiating HMA At Neutral

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:35:19 -0400

We initiate our coverage on Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of hospitals, with a Neutral rating. The company runs hospitals in select non-urban markets throughout the U.S., but mostly in the south eastern part of the country. First-quarter 2011 earnings per share of 22 cents beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. [...]

(HMA) Health Management Associates to Acquire Mercy Health Partners

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:24:05 -0400

Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading operator of hospitals, recently revealed that its subsidiary had reached a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Mercy Health Partners, a unit of Catholic Health Partners. As a consequence, Health Management will take over, or lease, all 7 hospitals of Mercy Health Partners, with 1,323 licensed beds, and [...]

(HMA) Health Management Associates to Acquire Mercy Health Partners

Health Management To Acquire Mercy

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:35:11 -0400

Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), a leading operator of hospitals, recently revealed that its subsidiary had reached a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Mercy Health Partners, a unit of Catholic Health Partners. As a consequence, Health Management will take over, or lease, all 7 hospitals of Mercy Health Partners, with 1,323 licensed beds, and [...]

(BRCM) Company News for April 15, 2011 – Corporate Summary

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:56:00 -0400

• SUPERVALU INC (NYSE:SVU) reported Q4 EPS of $0.44, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. Revenues for the quarter fell 5.4% year-over-year to $8.70 billion, missing consensus estimates of $8.751 billion • The Progressive Corp (NYSE:PGR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.55, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate for $0.43 per share • Argentina based company [...]

(BRCM) Company News for April 15, 2011 – Corporate Summary

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Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:36:23 -0400

SUPERVALU INC (NYSE:SVU) reported Q4 EPS of $0.44, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. Revenues for the quarter fell 5.4% year-over-year to $8.70 billion, missing consensus estimates of $8.751 billion The Progressive Corp (NYSE:PGR) reported Q1 EPS of $0.55, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate for $0.43 per share Argentina based company [...]