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$17.23 -1.11 (-6.05%)
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Why is Afya Dropping Today?

Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) shares have moved lower after the company’s latest quarterly report fell short of expectations. Investors reacted to weaker‐than‐forecast revenue and earnings per share, as well as signs of margin pressure in its healthcare education business.

  • Debate over local manufacturing in Tanzania’s healthcare sector heats up (BBC Swahili), reflecting broader regional focus on health infrastructure without direct impact on Afya.
  • Over 200 research studies presented at the 13th MUHAS Scientific Congress, highlighting strong academic engagement in health sciences.
  • MSD outlines steps to boost domestic pharmaceutical production in Tanzania, part of a general shift toward localizing supply chains.
  • African and Asian first ladies unite to oppose stigma against infertile couples, underscoring social dimensions of healthcare policy.
  • ICRC warns of a deteriorating healthcare system in Kivu (DRC), illustrating ongoing global health challenges.
  • Tanzanian Prime Minister calls for more impactful health research, signaling government support for innovation in the sector.
  • AkiliCheck launches at UDOM with experts urging rapid rollout, indicating growing adoption of digital health tools in East Africa.
  • Q1 revenue missed analyst estimates, fueling the stock drop as investors reassess Afya’s growth trajectory.
  • Earnings per share came in below consensus, raising concerns about margin compression amid expansion efforts.
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AFYA Latest News

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Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Stock Price Down 5.8% - Here's Why
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Trading Down 5.8% - What's Next?
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Rating Increased to Buy at Wall Street Zen
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Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen
Wall Street Zen raised shares of Afya from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday.
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Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Given New $19.50 Price Target at UBS Group
UBS Group boosted their price objective on Afya from $17.50 to $19.50 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday.
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Wellington Management Group LLP Makes New $829,000 Investment in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Wellington Management Group LLP bought a new position in shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 52,203 shares of the company's stock, valued a
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Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Given Average Rating of "Strong Sell" by Analysts
Shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Strong Sell" by the five ratings firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and two have assigned a hold recommend
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Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Rating Lowered to Hold at Wall Street Zen
Wall Street Zen downgraded Afya from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday.
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Two Sigma Investments LP Sells 14,581 Shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Two Sigma Investments LP lessened its holdings in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 16.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 72,084 shares of the company's stock after selling 14,581 shares during the p
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Two Sigma Advisers LP Grows Stock Holdings in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Two Sigma Advisers LP boosted its holdings in shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 27.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 78,600 shares of the company's
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Northern Trust Corp Has $636,000 Stock Position in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Northern Trust Corp increased its holdings in shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 109.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 40,054 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 20,957 s
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Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Short Interest Down 33.2% in May
Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Get Free Report) saw a large drop in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 981,800 shares, a drop of 33.2% from the April 30th total of 1,470,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 118,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 8.3 days. Approximately 6.6% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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BNP Paribas Financial Markets Makes New Investment in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
BNP Paribas Financial Markets acquired a new stake in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 14,378 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $228,000. Several other institutional investors and he
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Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Shares Purchased by D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc.
D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. increased its holdings in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 32.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 82,817 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 20,498 shares
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Lazard Asset Management LLC Increases Stake in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 54.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 97,313 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 34,246 shares during the quarter. Lazard Asset Managem
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OCONNOR A Distinct Business Unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Has $1.24 Million Stake in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
OCONNOR A Distinct Business Unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its holdings in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 27.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor
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Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Trading Down 6.8% - Time to Sell?
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Trading Down 6.8% - Should You Sell?
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Bamco Inc. NY Sells 142,942 Shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Bamco Inc. NY cut its stake in shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 5.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,383,701 shares of the company's stock after selling 142,942 shares
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Marshall Wace LLP Sells 178,597 Shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Marshall Wace LLP trimmed its position in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 77.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 52,949 shares of the company's stock after selling
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Afya (AFYA) to Release Earnings on Thursday
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) will be releasing its Q1 2025 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, May 8. (View Earnings Report at https://www.marketbeat.com/earnings/reports/2025-5-8-afya-limited-stock/)
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Doma Perpetual Capital Management LLC Increases Stake in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Doma Perpetual Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 92.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 567,109 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 272,200
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Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Shares Bought by Renaissance Technologies LLC
Renaissance Technologies LLC grew its position in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 14.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 412,000 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 50,700 shares during the
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FIL Ltd Sells 82,104 Shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
FIL Ltd decreased its holdings in shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) by 49.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 84,514 shares of the company's stock after selling 82,104 shares during the period. FIL Ltd owned approximately 0.09
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Wellington Management Group LLP Purchases Shares of 52,203 Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Wellington Management Group LLP acquired a new position in shares of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 52,203 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $829,000. Wellin
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Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Shares Gap Down - Should You Sell?
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Teacher Retirement System of Texas Takes Position in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)
Teacher Retirement System of Texas purchased a new stake in Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 20,725 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $329,000. Severa
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