LHC Group Stock Forecast, Price & News

LHC Group (NASDAQ:LHCG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is LHC Group a buy right now?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LHC Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" LHC Group stock.
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When is LHC Group's next earnings date?

LHC Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 3rd 2021.
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How were LHC Group's earnings last quarter?

LHC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LHCG) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 4th. The health services provider reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.55 by $0.07. The health services provider earned $545.91 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $547.93 million. LHC Group had a net margin of 5.49% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.66%. LHC Group's revenue for the quarter was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.23 EPS.
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How has LHC Group's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

LHC Group's stock was trading at $127.00 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, LHCG shares have increased by 14.5% and is now trading at $145.40.
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What guidance has LHC Group issued on next quarter's earnings?

LHC Group issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, September, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of $6.300-$6.500 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $6.360. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.22 billion-$2.27 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.24 billion.

What price target have analysts set for LHCG?

10 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for LHC Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $170.00 to $260.00. On average, they expect LHC Group's stock price to reach $213.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 46.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are LHC Group's key executives?

LHC Group's management team includes the following people:

• Keith G. Myers, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Joshua L. Proffitt, President
• Dale G. Mackel, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Executive VP
• Angie M. Begnaud, Chief Clinical Officer & Executive Vice President
• Benjamin Doga, Lead Medical Director

What is Keith G. Myers' approval rating as LHC Group's CEO?

524 employees have rated LHC Group CEO Keith G. Myers on Glassdoor.com. Keith G. Myers has an approval rating of 87% among LHC Group's employees.

Who are some of LHC Group's key competitors?

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

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other LHC Group investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), The Home Depot (HD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Visa (V), CVS Health (CVS), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Alibaba Group (BABA), Chevron (CVX) and Intel (INTC).

What is LHC Group's stock symbol?

LHC Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LHCG."

Who are LHC Group's major shareholders?

LHC Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Scout Investments Inc. (0.22%), Tributary Capital Management LLC (0.20%), Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. (0.03%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.01%) and CAPROCK Group Inc. (0.00%). Company insiders that own LHC Group stock include Ronald T Nixon and W Earl Reed III.
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Which institutional investors are selling LHC Group stock?

LHCG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Tributary Capital Management LLC, Scout Investments Inc., Pacer Advisors Inc., and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System.
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Which institutional investors are buying LHC Group stock?

LHCG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc., CAPROCK Group Inc., and Private Capital Group LLC.
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How do I buy shares of LHC Group?

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What is LHC Group's stock price today?

One share of LHCG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $145.40.

How much money does LHC Group make?

LHC Group has a market capitalization of $4.60 billion and generates $2.06 billion in revenue each year. The health services provider earns $111.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.01 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does LHC Group have?

LHC Group employs 21,150 workers across the globe.

When was LHC Group founded?

LHC Group was founded in 1994.

What is LHC Group's official website?

The official website for LHC Group is www.lhcgroup.com.

Where are LHC Group's headquarters?

LHC Group is headquartered at 901 HUGH WALLIS ROAD SOUTH, LAFAYETTE LA, 70508.

How can I contact LHC Group?

LHC Group's mailing address is 901 HUGH WALLIS ROAD SOUTH, LAFAYETTE LA, 70508. The health services provider can be reached via phone at (337) 233-1307 or via email at [email protected].