eHealth, Inc. provides private online health insurance exchange services to individuals, families, and small businesses in the United States and China. The company operates through two segments, Medicare; and Individual, Family and Small Business. Its e-commerce platforms organize and present health insurance information in various formats that enable individuals, families, and small businesses to research, analyze, compare, and purchase a range of health insurance plans. The company's Medicare-related health insurance plans include Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare part D prescription drug plans; and ancillary products, including dental, vision, life, and short and long term disability insurance plans. It markets health insurance plans through its Websites, such as eHealth.com, eHealthInsurance.com, eHealthMedicare.com, Medicare.com, PlanPrescriber.com, and GoMedigap.com, as well as through a network of marketing partners. The company also licenses its health insurance e-commerce technology that enables health insurance carriers and agents to market and distribute health insurance plans online; and provides online sponsorship and advertising services. eHealth, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Insurance agents, brokers, & service
Sub-IndustryInsurance Brokers
SectorFinance
Phone650-584-2700
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$172.35 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,079
OptionableOptionable
eHealth (NASDAQ:EHTH) Frequently Asked Questions
What is eHealth's stock symbol?
eHealth trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EHTH."
How were eHealth's earnings last quarter?
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ:EHTH) issued its earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The financial services provider reported ($0.22) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.36) by $0.14. The financial services provider earned $40.75 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $34.10 million. eHealth had a negative return on equity of 17.79% and a negative net margin of 30.13%. View eHealth's Earnings History.
When is eHealth's next earnings date?
What guidance has eHealth issued on next quarter's earnings?
eHealth updated its FY 2018 earnings guidance on Thursday, October, 25th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.69-0.95 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.81. The company issued revenue guidance of $217.5-227.5 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $222.52 million.
What price target have analysts set for EHTH?
4 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for eHealth's stock. Their forecasts range from $39.00 to $57.00. On average, they anticipate eHealth's stock price to reach $46.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for eHealth.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for eHealth?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for eHealth in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for eHealth.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about eHealth stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about eHealth stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "eHealth, Inc. is the parent company of eHealthInsurance, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses. eHealthInsurance presents complex health insurance information in an objective, user-friendly format, enabling the research, analysis, comparison and purchase of health insurance products that best meet consumers' needs. eHealth and eHealthInsurance.com are registered trademarks of eHealthInsurance Services, Inc. eHealth, Inc. and its technology was responsible for the nation's first Internet-based sale of a health insurance policy. The Company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. " (1/21/2019)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ". We reiterate our Overweight rating on EHTH shares and our $39 price target. After the close on Thursday, October 25, EHTH reported its 3Q18 results. The company’s total revenue was above our estimate and FactSet consensus. The non-GAAP loss per share was also better than consensus expectations. The results were solid, but the company stressed the importance of its salesforce and digital marketing strategy as the Period (AEP) commenced on October 15. EHTH continues to stabilize its IFP segment and focus on alternative options to ACA plans. The company also reiterated its previously- established guidance metrics for full year 2018." (10/25/2018)
Has eHealth been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about EHTH stock have trended positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. eHealth earned a daily sentiment score of 2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the financial services provider a news buzz of 8.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is very likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of eHealth's key competitors?
Who are eHealth's key executives?
eHealth's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Scott N. Flanders, CEO & Director (Age 63)
- Mr. David Kirsten Francis, Chief Operating Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Timothy C. Hannan, Chief Marketing Officer (Age 41)
- Mr. Robert S. Hurley, Pres of Carrier & Bus. Devel. (Age 59)
- Mr. Derek N. Yung, Chief Financial Officer
Who are eHealth's major shareholders?
eHealth's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Cowen Prime Services LLC (2.35%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (1.32%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%) and Gagnon Securities LLC (0.03%). Company insiders that own eHealth stock include Ellen O Tauscher, Jack L Oliver III, James E Flynn, Jay Walter Jennings and Robert S Hurley. View Institutional Ownership Trends for eHealth.
Which institutional investors are selling eHealth stock?
EHTH stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cowen Prime Services LLC and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold eHealth company stock in the last year include Ellen O Tauscher, Jack L Oliver III and Jay Walter Jennings. View Insider Buying and Selling for eHealth.
Which institutional investors are buying eHealth stock?
How do I buy shares of eHealth?
Shares of EHTH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is eHealth's stock price today?
One share of EHTH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $45.46.
How big of a company is eHealth?
eHealth has a market capitalization of $882.38 million and generates $172.35 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $-25,410,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.28) on an earnings per share basis. eHealth employs 1,079 workers across the globe.
What is eHealth's official website?
How can I contact eHealth?
eHealth's mailing address is 440 EAST MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA, 94043. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 650-584-2700 or via email at [email protected]
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