Healthways Company Profile (NASDAQ:TVTY)

Healthways trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "TVTY."

Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ:TVTY) announced its earnings results on Thursday, July, 27th. The company reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $138.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $138.15 million. Healthways had a net margin of 17.30% and a return on equity of 29.81%. The firm's revenue was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. View Healthways' Earnings History.

Healthways updated its FY17 earnings guidance on Thursday, July, 27th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.55-1.58 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.55. The company issued revenue guidance of $550-558 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $554.51 million.

6 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Healthways' shares. Their forecasts range from $35.00 to $44.00. On average, they anticipate Healthways' stock price to reach $39.67 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Healthways.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Healthways stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Tivity Health, Inc. provides health management services. The company offers services which include chiropractic services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, acupuncture, massage and complementary and alternative medicine services. Its network comprises SilverSneakers(R), Prime(R) Fitness and WholeHealth Living (TM). Tivity Health, Inc., formerly known as Healthways, Inc., is based in Franklin, Tennessee. " (9/6/2017)
• 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "1Q17 results considered impressive. Revenue of $141 million (+11.9% y/y) was above FactSet consensus expectations of $136.3 million and our estimate of $135 million. In the quarter, SilverSneakers visits of 24 million were in line with expectations. Importantly, the mix of visits was more skewed toward members who pay the company per visit fee, resulting in higher revenue. Management expects the mix of visits to normalize for the rest of 2017. Additionally, in its Prime Fitness program, TVTY had a higher-than-expected increase in member pay enrollment. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.6% improved from last year, driven by higher revenue and cost controls. We note that the average cost per visit in the SilverSneakers program was lower than expected. Technology infrastructure costs were also lower than anticipated. Adjusted EPS of $0.42 were well-above FactSet consensus of $0.34 and our estimate of $0.32 and benefited from a lower-than-expected tax rate." (4/28/2017)

Some companies that are related to Healthways include AMN Healthcare Services (AMN), Premier (PINC), The Ensign Group (ENSG), Spire Healthcare Group PLC (SPI), U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH), Surgery Partners (SGRY), BioScrip (BIOS), AAC Holdings (AAC), Quorum Health Corporation (QHC), Envision Healthcare Corp (AMSG) and Mediclinic International PLC (ANH).

Healthways' management team includes the folowing people:

• Kevin G. Wills, Independent Chairman of the Board
• Donato J. Tramuto, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
• Adam C. Holland, Chief Financial Officer
• Glenn Hargreaves, Chief Accounting Officer
• Mary Flipse, Chief Legal Officer
• Archelle Georgiou M.D., Independent Director
• Robert J. Greczyn Jr., Independent Director
• Peter Hudson M.D., Independent Director
• Bradley S. Karro, Independent Director
• Paul H. Keckley Ph.D., Independent Director

Healthways' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (1.89%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (0.60%), Nationwide Fund Advisors (0.50%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.20%), Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. (0.14%) and Pinebridge Investments L.P. (0.10%). Company insiders that own Healthways stock include Conan Laughlin, Donato Tramuto, Glenn Hargreaves, Lee Shapiro, Mary Flipse, Mary Jane England and Robert J Greczyn Jr. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Healthways.

Healthways' stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nationwide Fund Advisors, Lbmc Investment Advisors LLC, Pinebridge Investments L.P., Capstone Asset Management Co. and Aperio Group LLC. Company insiders that have sold Healthways stock in the last year include Conan Laughlin, Glenn Hargreaves, Mary Flipse and Mary Jane England. View Insider Buying and Selling for Healthways.

Healthways' stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Chartwell Investment Partners LLC, Eaton Vance Management, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC, Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. and Riverhead Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Healthways stock in the last two years include Conan Laughlin, Donato Tramuto, Lee Shapiro and Robert J Greczyn Jr. View Insider Buying and Selling for Healthways.

Shares of Healthways can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Healthways stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.90.