Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of February 28, 2026, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $3.40, based on estimates from 37 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $3.46, this represents a potential downside of -1.7%. The company has a market capitalization of $485M.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $2.00 to a high of $4.50, representing a 74% spread in expectations. The median target of $3.70 differs from the mean, suggesting potential outlier estimates. The wide target spread reflects significant disagreement on fair value.
The current analyst consensus rating is Hold, with 8 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,21 rating it Hold, and 8 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The bearish sentiment suggests caution about the stock at current levels.
From a valuation perspective, CYH trades at a trailing P/E of 0.9x. Analysts expect EPS to grow -111.0% over the next year.
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Start ComparisonWall Street's consensus price target for CYH is $3.4, -1.7% from its current price of $3.46. The below-market target from 37 analysts suggests limited near-term appreciation.
CYH has a consensus rating of "Hold" based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is mixed, with 21 Hold ratings making up the largest segment. The consensus 12-month price target of $3.4 implies -1.7% downside from current levels.
CYH's current price is $3.46 with a consensus target of $3.4 (-1.7% implied move). Analyst estimates suggest the stock is fairly valued at current levels.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $4.5 for CYH, while the most conservative target is $2. The consensus of $3.4 represents the median expectation. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
CYH is heavily covered by Wall Street, with 37 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 8 have Buy ratings, 21 recommend Hold, and 8 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month CYH stock forecast based on 37 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $3.4, with estimates ranging from $2 (bear case) to $4.5 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Hold".
Analysts are cautious on CYH, with 8 Sell ratings and a price target of $3.4 (-1.7% from current price). The "Hold" consensus suggests careful evaluation before buying. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
CYH analyst price targets range from $2 to $4.5, a 74% wide spread indicating significant analyst disagreement. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $3.4 consensus represents the middle ground.