For-profit hospital stock report: Week of Oct. 20-24

All five of the major for-profit hospital operators saw their stock prices increase last week.

Advertisement

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems’ stock price was up 5.93 percent last week, the most of any of the hospital operators. 

LifePoint Hospitals’ stock price also grew to $72.07, up 3.79 percent, after the hospital operator announced favorable third quarter financial results.

  • Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.): $56.59 per share (up 5.93 percent)
  • Hospital Corporation of America (Nashville, Tenn.): $72.07per share (up 3.79 percent)
  • LifePoint Hospitals (Brentwood, Tenn.): $70.30 per share (up 4.3 percent)
  • Tenet Healthcare Corp. (Dallas): $58.22 per share (up 2.9 percent)
  • Universal Health Services (King of Prussia, Pa.): $108.59 per share (up 4.55 percent)

 

More articles on healthcare finance:

Hospital prices up 1.7% year-over-year in September
5 most-read finance stories: Week of Oct. 13-17
5 key hospital finance trends to watch

Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit

Advertisement

Next Up in Financial Management

Advertisement

Comments are closed.