Amedisys Stock Forecast, Price & News

Amedisys (NASDAQ:AMED) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amedisys a buy right now?

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Amedisys in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Amedisys stock.
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How has Amedisys' stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Amedisys' stock was trading at $170.47 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, AMED shares have decreased by 20.3% and is now trading at $135.88.
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Are investors shorting Amedisys?

Amedisys saw a increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,030,000 shares, an increase of 30.4% from the December 15th total of 789,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 414,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.5 days. Approximately 3.2% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Amedisys' next earnings date?

Amedisys is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 23rd 2022.
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How were Amedisys' earnings last quarter?

Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMED) released its earnings results on Tuesday, November, 2nd. The health services provider reported $1.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.37 by $0.16. The health services provider earned $553.49 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $568.55 million. Amedisys had a net margin of 9.98% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.15%. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.24 EPS.
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How will Amedisys' stock buyback program work?

Amedisys announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, August 4th 2021, which permits the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 1.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Amedisys issued on next quarter's earnings?

Amedisys updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 9th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $5.880-$5.930 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $6.080. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.20 billion-$2.21 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.25 billion.

What price target have analysts set for AMED?

14 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Amedisys' stock. Their forecasts range from $150.00 to $235.00. On average, they expect Amedisys' stock price to reach $205.36 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 51.1% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Amedisys' key executives?

Amedisys' management team includes the following people:

• Paul B. K. Kusserow, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Christopher T. Gerard, President & Chief Operating Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Scott G. Ginn, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President (LinkedIn Profile)
• Michael P. North, Chief Information Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Denise M. Bohnert, Chief Compliance Officer

What is Paul B. Kusserow's approval rating as Amedisys' CEO?

297 employees have rated Amedisys CEO Paul B. Kusserow on Glassdoor.com. Paul B. Kusserow has an approval rating of 79% among Amedisys' employees.

Who are some of Amedisys' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Amedisys include Laboratory Co. of America (LH), Quest Diagnostics (DGX), DaVita (DVA), Chemed (CHE), R1 RCM (RCM), AMN Healthcare Services (AMN), LHC Group (LHCG), CorVel (CRVL), MEDNAX (MD), Tivity Health (TVTY) and Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Amedisys own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Amedisys investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Adobe (ADBE), Intel (INTC), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Broadcom (AVGO), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Home Depot (HD).

What is Amedisys' stock symbol?

Amedisys trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AMED."

Who are Amedisys' major shareholders?

Amedisys' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Riverbridge Partners LLC (4.87%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.01%), Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.01%), Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.01%) and Integrated Investment Consultants LLC (0.00%). Company insiders that own Amedisys stock include Bruce D Perkins, Bruce D Perkins, Christopher Gerard, David L Kemmerly, Denise M Bohnert, Julie D Klapstein, Michael Paul North, Richard A Lechleiter, Scott G Ginn, Sharon Brunecz, Teresa L Kline and Vickie L Capps.
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Which institutional investors are selling Amedisys stock?

AMED stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., and State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Company insiders that have sold Amedisys company stock in the last year include Bruce D Perkins, Christopher Gerard, David L Kemmerly, Denise M Bohnert, Michael Paul North, and Scott G Ginn.
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Which institutional investors are buying Amedisys stock?

AMED stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Riverbridge Partners LLC, Integrated Investment Consultants LLC, Exchange Traded Concepts LLC, and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have bought Amedisys stock in the last two years include Bruce D Perkins, Richard A Lechleiter, Teresa L Kline, and Vickie L Capps.
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How do I buy shares of Amedisys?

Shares of AMED can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Amedisys' stock price today?

One share of AMED stock can currently be purchased for approximately $135.88.

How much money does Amedisys make?

Amedisys has a market capitalization of $4.43 billion and generates $2.07 billion in revenue each year. The health services provider earns $183.61 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.66 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Amedisys have?

Amedisys employs 21,000 workers across the globe.

When was Amedisys founded?

Amedisys was founded in 1982.

What is Amedisys' official website?

The official website for Amedisys is www.amedisys.com.

Where are Amedisys' headquarters?

Amedisys is headquartered at 3854 AMERICAN WAY SUITE A, BATON ROUGE LA, 70816.

How can I contact Amedisys?

Amedisys' mailing address is 3854 AMERICAN WAY SUITE A, BATON ROUGE LA, 70816. The health services provider can be reached via phone at (225) 292-2031, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 225-292-8163.