Specialized Health Services
(DVA) DaVita Shows Positive Earnings Surprises and Earnings Revisions
Last month, DaVita Inc. (DVA), a leading provider of dialysis services in the United States to patients suffering from chronic kidney failure (also known as end stage renal disease (ESRD), announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2009....
12Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BIOS) BioScrip’s Fourth Quarter Report Shows Revenue Slide
BioScrip Inc. (BIOS) reported fourth-quarter earnings of 99 cents per share, including the impact of items such as the reversal of deferred tax valuation allowance of $41.1 million, expenses of $1.8 million associated with the pending acquisition of Critical Homecare Solutions...
4Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HGR) Hanger Orthopedic Group Beats Consensus Estimates
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR) reported fourth quarter and full fiscal 2009 results. For the fourth quarter, earnings per share were 37 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents and the year-ago earnings of 26 cents. For fiscal 2009, earnings per share were...
17Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ALLI) Allion Healthcare Beats Estimates by a Penny
Allion Healthcare (ALLI) reported third quarter earnings of 13 cents per share excluding expenses related to the merger with an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, LLC, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The company reported identical earnings in the year-ago quarter. Revenues...
4Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HLS) HealthSouth Corporation – Raises Earnings Guidance
HealthSouth Corp. (HLS) is producing strong results by growing its revenue and more effectively managing its costs. Company Description HealthSouth Corp. operates as an inpatient care provider in the United States, owning and operating inpatient rehab care centers and long-term...
7Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DVA) DaVita Tops Consensus Estimates
DaVita Inc. (DVA) reported third quarter net income of $110.9 million or $1.06 per share, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 99 cents. The company earned $93.9 million or 89 cents in the comparable quarter of 2008. Revenues for the quarter came in at $1.57...
4Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BIOS) BioScrip Earnings Report Beats Forecasts in Q3
BioScrip, Inc. (BIOS) reported third-quarter earnings of 14 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 10 cents. The company reported earnings of 6 cents in the year-ago period. Although earnings were better than expected, revenues declined 7.2% to $333.5 million....
2Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HGR) Hanger Orthopedic Group Beats Earnings Consensus
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR) yesterday reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 after market close. Earnings per share were 30 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 27 cents and the year-ago earnings of 23 cents. Sales Net sales for the...
27Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ALLI) Allion Healthcare to be Acquired by H.I.G. Capital
Recently, Allion Healthcare Inc. (ALLI) inked a deal with an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, LLC, a leading global private investment firm, whereby it agreed to be acquired by the private company. The deal is worth approximately $278 million. The amount is inclusive of the assumption...
19Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HGR) Hanger Orthopedic Group on Acquisition Spree
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR) recently made three acquisitions totaling $10.7 million in annual net revenues. These acquisitions are: Creative Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.; Custom Orthopedics of Wyoming; and certain orthotics and prosthetics assets from the Hospital...
12Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HGR) Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. Trade With a PEG of 0.90
Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. (HGR) is expected to grow earnings at 15% over the next five years. The company saw revenues rise 6.8% year over year in the second quarter in a tough economic environment. HGR doesn’t just have growth, it also has value. The company trades...
27Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HGR) Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. – 25% spike in net income
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR) is seeing consistent year-over-year earnings growth and has just topped estimates on higher sales. Company Description Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. develops, acquires and operates orthotic and prosthetic patient-care centers. The centers design,...
7Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HLS) Healthsouth Corp. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Healthsouth Corp. (HLS) continues to rally on strong quarterly results and bullish earnings projections. Company Description HealthSouth Corp. provides inpatient rehabilitation services in the United States. The company own and operates more than 90 inpatient rehab hospitals,...
7Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BIOS) Healthcare Industry – Industry Outlook
Investor sentiment in healthcare continues to be driven by both Washington and the state of the broader economy. In late February, President Obama released his administration’s first budget proposal, which included the provision of a $630B reserve fund for healthcare reform...
29May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PRSC) Providence Service Corp. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Providence Service Corp.’s (PRSC) share price has been on a serious rally for the last 4 weeks, climbing from just over $2 in early March to a recent high just shy of $10. Rising estimates and impressive quarterly results have fueled the big gain. Company Description The...
22Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ALLI) Allion Healthcare Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Allion Healthcare, Inc. (ALLI) has been growing steadily since its acquisition of Biomed was finalized one year ago. Company Description Allion Healthcare, Inc. is a national provider of specialty pharmacy and disease management services focused on HIV/AIDS patients. Allion Healthcare...
22Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PRSC) Top Performer for Monday: Providence Service- Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers
The Providence Service Corporation (PRSC) raised its first-quarter earnings per share guidance to 35 cents, which puts it 10 cents ahead of the consensus of 25 cents. Furthermore, the company now sees revenue between $180 million and $185 million. In late March, the company...
20Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ASGR) America Service Group, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
America Service Group, Inc. (ASGR) just reported solid fourth-quarter and full-year results and looks well positioned for a year of impressive earnings growth. Company Description America Service Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides managed healthcare services to correctional...
12Mar2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(IPCM) IPC The Hospitalist Company – analysts are bullish about 2009, however, expecting earnings growth of 28.02%
IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. (IPCM) saw record third quarter results in November as revenue climbed 32% on the strength of the company’s acquisition strategy. IPCM has a PEG of only 0.6. Company Description IPC operates and manages hospitalist physician group practices...
22Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(HLS) HealthSouth – 15 cents for the third quarter, more than double the consensus of 7 cents
HealthSouth Corp (HLS) shares have been climbing recently while analysts are upping their earnings estimates for 2009. Company Description HealthSouth Corp. is the one of the nation’s largest providers of outpatient surgery and rehabilitative healthcare services. The company...
20Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(HGR) Hanger Orthopedic Group – announced 28% year-over-year earnings growth when it reported its third-quarter results
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (HGR) recently reported 28% earnings growth and forecasts continue the trend. Shares continue trade at attractive valuations. Company Description Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. develops, acquires and operates orthotic and prosthetic patient-care centers....
2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(USPH) – U.S. Physical Therapy – operates 364 clinics in 41 states
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH) has acquired controlling stakes in 2 rehabilitation practices in the past 4 months. Earnings remain strong and are projecting growth rates around 19%.Company Description U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates outpatient physical and occupational...
25Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(USPH) – U.S. Physical Therapy – operates 364 clinics in 41 states
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH) has acquired controlling stakes in 2 rehabilitation practices in the past 4 months. Earnings remain strong and are projecting growth rates around 19%.Company Description U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates outpatient physical and occupational...
24Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(USPH) – U.S. Physical Therapy – operates 364 clinics in 41 states
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH) has acquired controlling stakes in 2 rehabilitation practices in the past 4 months. Earnings remain strong and are projecting growth rates around 19%.Company Description U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates outpatient physical and occupational...
23Oct2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(HGR) – Hanger Orthopedic Group – Net income jumped ahead 57.2% from last year
Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. (HGR) has been posting steady gains since its stock price bottomed out in late April. The company is fresh off the heels of a great second quarter, and analysts have been boosting their earnings estimates in anticipation of robust earnings.Hanger...
20Aug2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued