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ARDTArdent Health Inc.
$10.25$1.5B
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Ardent Health Inc.

ARDT
NYSE · Healthcare Facilities
$10.25
At close - Oct 1, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$1.47B
P/E10.7x
52W High$15.48
Volume333.13K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Margin Compression and EPS Volatility Warrant Cautious Stance

Ardent Health's revenue stability at ~$1.6B masks significant earnings volatility, with operating margin compressing to 2.7% in 2026Q2 from 8.3% a year earlier and EPS falling 77% YoY to $0.12. The company's balance sheet has strengthened, with debt-to-equity ...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

ARDT price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

6/12 Beats

EPS beat 6 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-53% Peers

P/E is 53% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 73 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 73)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 11

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 10/2/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ARDT+18.63%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+11.83%
1-Year Return
ARDT-21.64%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+14.29%
3-Year Return
ARDT-36.18%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+77.68%
5-Year Return
ARDT-36.18%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+74.68%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
10.8x
Forward P/EExpansion
10.7x
EV/EBITDA50th %ile
6.3x
FCF YieldCash Flow
17.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
10.8x
10.8x
50th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
6.3x
7.2x
50th· Fair
Price/FCF
5.7x
17.8x
50th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$11.27+10.0%
Base (Fair)$29.94+184.1%
Bull$60.91+494.2%
$11.27 Bear$29.94 Base$60.91 Bull
Current Market Price: $10.25
Trades at a 65.8% discount to Base DCF ($29.94)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$6.32B+6.0% YoY
Net income
$136M-35.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$259M+102.8% YoY
Operating margin
5.1%-1.7 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)7.5%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)8.5%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate6/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 4, 2026
$0.12-34.0%
vs $0.18
$1.6B+2.0%
vs $1.6B
Q2 2026
May 5, 2026
$0.28+55.6%
vs $0.18
$1.6B+1.5%
vs $1.6B
Q2 2026
Mar 4, 2026
$0.32-8.0%
vs $0.35
$1.6B-1.6%
vs $1.6B
Q4 2025
Nov 12, 2025
$0.52+22.6%
vs $0.42
$1.6B+1.8%
vs $1.5B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·6d ago
Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE:ARDT) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $12.79 According to Brokerages

Shares of Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT - Get Free Report) have received an average recommendation of "Hold" from the fifteen brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have assigned a hold recommendation and seven have assigned a buy recommendation to the company.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 16, 2026
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Ardent Health Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to ARDT stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Business Wire·Sep 15, 2026
Ardent Health Hospitals Earn Recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals Rankings

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT), a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., today announced that 13 hospitals across its network earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, the publication's 37th annual assessment of hospital quality. The honors include a Best Regional Hospital designation, regional specialty rankings and 34 High Performing ratings across procedures and conditi.

Defense World·Sep 3, 2026
Hsbc Holdings PLC Invests $543,000 in Ardent Health, Inc. $ARDT

Hsbc Holdings PLC bought a new position in Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 55,280 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $543,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark ARDT against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ARDT logoARDTArdent Health Inc.Current
$10.25$1.47B10.686.01%2.15%8.47%—
HCA logoHCAHCA Healthcare, Inc.
$423.39$91.66B14.927.08%8.77%——
THC logoTHCTenet Healthcare Corporation
$253.97$21.88B16.403.12%10.27%25.45%—
CYH logoCYHCommunity Health Systems, Inc.
$2.75$387.77M0.73-1.18%-1.34%——
UHS logoUHSUniversal Health Services, Inc.
$175.07$10.6B7.589.71%8.42%20.37%—
ENSG logoENSGThe Ensign Group, Inc.
$169.63$9.89B29.0518.72%6.9%16.51%—

Compare ARDT vs Peers

Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs HCA

Most directly comparable listed peer for ARDT.

Scale Benchmark

vs UNH

Larger-name benchmark to compare ARDT against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs HCA, THC, CYH, UHS

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ARDT SEC Filings & Documents

Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 2, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Mar 16, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 14, 2025·SEC

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ARDT Frequently Asked Questions

Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Ardent Health Inc.'s revenue?

Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT) reported $6.41B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 204% increase from $2.11B in 2016.

How fast is Ardent Health Inc. growing?

Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT) grew revenue by 6.0% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is ARDT profitable?

Yes, Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT) is profitable, generating $78.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.1% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is ARDT's return on equity?

Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Ardent Health Inc.'s free cash flow?

Ardent Health Inc. (ARDT) generated $300.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ARDT back in 2016?

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