Here’s a look at some of the numbers for the major for-profit hospital operators:
Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.)
Acute care hospitals: 119
52-week share price range: $2.66-$9.89
Revenue in 2017: $15.4 billion
Net loss in 2017: $2.5 billion
HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.)
Acute care hospitals: 175
52-week share price range: $71.18-$110
Revenue in 2017: $43.6 billion
Net income in 2017: $2.2 billion
LifePoint Health (Brentwood, Tenn.)
Acute care hospitals: 71
52-week share price range: $41.45-$67.65
Revenue in 2017: $6.3 billion
Net income in 2017: $102.4 million
Tenet Healthcare (Dallas)
Acute care hospitals: 68
52-week share price range: $12.25-$38.81
Revenue in 2017: $19.2 billion
Net loss in 2017: $704 million
Universal Health Services (King of Prussia, Pa.)
Acute care hospitals: 26
52-week share price range: $95.26-$128.15
Revenue in 2017: $10.4 billion
Net income in 2017: $752.3 million
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