In the latest trading session, DaVita Healthcare (DVA) closed at $161.57, adjusting -0.01% from the previous day’s closing price. This stock price change lagged the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.25%. Meanwhile, the Dow rose 0.2% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.56%.Heading into today, shares of the kidney dialysis provider had gained 4.41% over the past month, outpacing the Medical sector’s loss of 1.51% and the S&P 500’s gain of 1.65% in that time period.DaVita HealthCare’s upcoming earnings release will be of great interest to investors, as the company is expected to post EPS of $2.76, which would represent a…
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In the latest trading session, DaVita HealthCare (DVA) closed at $159.07, adjusting -0.03% from previous closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which fell 0.17% on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.44%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.04%.Shares of the kidney dialysis provider have gained 5.11% over the past month, leading the Medical sector's decline of 3.8% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.25%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping an eye on DaVita Healthcare's performance in its upcoming earnings release. The company's future EPS is expected to be $2.76, which would represent a -3.16%…
In a bold move that could reshape the healthcare technology landscape, Microsoft MSFT recently announced a series of artificial intelligence innovations aimed at transforming patient care and clinical workflows. The technology giant's latest offering, announced as part of the Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare platform, marks a major push into the lucrative but complex healthcare market.For investors, Microsoft's healthcare AI efforts present both an opportunity and a challenge. On the other hand, the global digital health market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, offering significant revenue potential. On the other hand, developing and deploying these technologies requires significant…
For immediate releaseChicago, IL – October 18, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research will discuss UnitedHealth Group Inc. UNH, The Cigna Group CI, Humana Inc. HUM, and Molina Healthcare, Inc. MOH.Industry: HMOLink: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2352108/4-hmo-stocks-to-watch-despite-continued-industry-headwindsThe U.S. health insurance industry, known as health maintenance organizations (“HMOs”), is expected to benefit from higher premiums from offering affordable health insurance plans, resulting in increased membership. Demand for Medicare is expected to increase as the U.S. population grows. age. Aggressive mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) activity, supported by potential interest rate reductions, is contributing to the geographic expansion and diversification of HMOs.Investing in telemedicine platforms is important…
The healthcare services sector is undergoing a major evolution driven by innovation and digital applications. The growing demand for telemedicine has led to a significant increase in digital healthcare options over the past few years. The demand for digital healthcare treatments continues to increase in the form of online medical and AI-powered technology services with a focus on telemedicine, backed by the implementation of data and analytics.The global healthcare analytics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.9% from 2024 to 2029, reaching over $130 billion by 2029, according to a recent report from Mordor Intelligence. Key stakeholders…
Chicago, IL – November 5, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day, Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in this blog include Healthcare Select Sector SPDR ETF XLV, Tenet Healthcare THC, Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF PKB, and Dicom Industries DY. Highlights from Monday's analyst blog include: The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs in October, CNBC cited, a sharp drop from September and less than the 100,000 jobs expected by the Dow Jones. The Boeing strike is estimated…
Avianna Healthcare (AVAH) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.01 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.03 per share a year ago. These figures have been adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents a 300% earnings surprise. A quarter ago, it was expected that this home health care services provider would post a loss of $0.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.01, delivering a surprise 150% return. The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times over the last four quarters. Avianna,…
The U.S. healthcare sector's performance in 2024 was mixed. Healthcare stocks lagged the broader market as investors moved away from more defensive industries and into high-growth technology stocks. However, this shift has made healthcare stocks more attractive in valuations, creating potential opportunities for investors. The outlook for this sector in 2025 looks promising as the demand for medical services increases. Certain sectors of the healthcare industry are showing resilience. Employment in this sector rose particularly strongly in the first quarter, reflecting strong demand. Despite these positive trends, the industry faced ongoing challenges. Rising supply costs and rising labor costs put…
Chicago, Illinois – July 3, 2025 – Today, Zacks Equity Research is based at Quest Diagnostics Inc. DGX, Health Corp. EHC, Davita Inc. DVA, Pennant Group, Inc. Includes PNTG. Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2560296/4-stocks-to-watch-in-a-rapidly-shifting-autpatient-home-health-health-health-health- Zacks Medical – The outpatient and home healthcare industry is witnessing a rapid shift towards digital healthcare treatment. Over the past few years, demand for telehealth-centric online healthcare and technology services powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has increased dramatically. Invest in gold Powered by Money.com – Yahoo may earn fees through the links above. The rise in the global population of elderly people requires many healthcare companies that were…
Davita Healthcare (DVA) closed at $140.53 in its latest trading session, recording a -2.01% move from the previous day. Stock dragged the S&P 500, recording a daily loss of 0.4%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.98%, while the high-tech Nasdaq added 0.18%. Heading towards today, the renal dialysis provider shares have won 4.04% in the past month, surpassing the health sector's 1.56% loss and delaying the S&P 500's 4.97%. The investment community will closely monitor Davita Healthcare's performance in its upcoming revenue reports. That day, Davita Healthcare is expected to report earnings of $2.7 per share, representing growth of 4.25% year-on-year.…