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HCSG Stock Chart & Stats
$19.17
-$0.10(-0.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.17
-$0.10(-0.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.66 - $25.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.12K
Average Volume (3M)711.60K
Market Cap
$1.63B
Enterprise Value$1.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$178.61M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$14.65M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.8
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.96
Shares Outstanding68,645,210
10 Day Avg. Volume534,966
30 Day Avg. Volume711,603
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.45
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio9.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.20Price Target Upside36.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExtremely low debt-to-equity provides durable financial flexibility, lowering refinancing and covenant risk. This strength enables sustained capital returns, opportunistic tuck-in M&A, and investment in operations during downturns without pressuring liquidity, supporting long-term stability.
Improved Cash GenerationMaterial step-up in operating and free cash flow, with FCF ≈ $156M and cash conversion near 1.0x net income, strengthens capacity to fund buybacks, reinvestment and working capital. Reliable cash generation underpins capital allocation and reduces reliance on external financing.
Recurring Outsourced Services DemandA recurring, labor-based outsourced services model with high client retention and a robust pipeline supports predictable revenue streams. Structural outsourcing trends in post-acute care and multi-site contracts enhance scale economics and cross‑sell opportunities over the medium term.
Bears Say
Thin, Cyclical MarginsNet margins are low (~3.7% TTM) and historically volatile, leaving limited buffer against rising labor, supply, or wage inflation. Thin margins amplify the impact of cost shocks and make earnings and ROE sensitive to cyclical swings and non-repeatable one-time cost benefits.
Working-capital Cash Flow VolatilityLarge payroll accruals and timing of working-capital items create quarter-to-quarter swings in reported cash flow, complicating forecasting and potentially limiting dependable free cash for buybacks or reinvestment in weaker quarters despite healthy annual FCF.
Dependence On Labor And Timing Of Client StartsGrowth and margin realization depend on labor availability and timely client start dates plus regional management depth. Delays or shortages slow revenue ramps and raise operating costs, constraining scalability and making mid‑term growth execution sensitive to hiring and scheduling.
Healthcare Services News
HCSG FAQ
What was Healthcare Services Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Healthcare Services Group lowest stock price was $12.66 and its highest was $25.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Healthcare Services Group’s market cap?
Healthcare Services Group’s market cap is $1.63B.
When is Healthcare Services Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Healthcare Services Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Healthcare Services Group’s earnings last quarter?
Healthcare Services Group released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.215 by $0.155.
Is Healthcare Services Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Healthcare Services Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Healthcare Services Group pay dividends?
Healthcare Services Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.215 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Healthcare Services Group dividends here
What is Healthcare Services Group’s EPS estimate?
Healthcare Services Group’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Healthcare Services Group have?
Healthcare Services Group has 68,645,210 shares outstanding.
What happened to Healthcare Services Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Healthcare Services Group reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.215. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 18.295%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Healthcare Services Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HCSG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Healthcare Services Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$26.20 (36.67% Upside)
$26.20 (36.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HCSG Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 822.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
72.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Healthcare Services Group
Healthcare Services Group, Inc., established in 1976 and based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, provides outsourced management and operational services to healthcare and senior living facilities nationwide. The company supports departments such as housekeeping, laundry, facility maintenance, and dietary services for clients including nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals. Its Housekeeping division handles the cleaning, disinfection, and sanitization of client premises, alongside the laundering and processing of various linens. The Dietary division manages food procurement, meal preparation, and offers professional dietitian services for menu development, in addition to on-site management and clinical consulting. By December 31, 2021, the firm was serving approximately 3,000 facilities across the U.S.
HCSG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.20
▲(36.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.16% Insiders
35.28% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
30.39% Public Companies and
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