Sonic Healthcare (SKHHY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sonic Healthcare (OTCMKTS:SKHHY) is a global leader in medical diagnostics and related services, founded in 1987 in Sydney, Australia. Originally established by a group of pathologists seeking to improve laboratory testing quality and accessibility, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest diagnostic service providers. Headquartered in Sydney, Sonic Healthcare combines a strong heritage in pathology with a commitment to clinical excellence and innovation.

The company’s core business activities encompass a broad spectrum of diagnostic services, including full-service pathology, radiology imaging, and clinical consulting. Sonic Healthcare operates state-of-the-art laboratories and imaging centres that deliver routine and specialized testing for hospitals, physicians, and community clinics. In addition to standard blood testing and diagnostic imaging, Sonic offers molecular diagnostics, microbiology, anatomical pathology, and advanced laboratory-based genetic services, supporting both patient care and medical research initiatives.

With a presence across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, mainland Europe and the United States, Sonic Healthcare serves millions of patients annually through a network of laboratories, clinics and partnerships. The company’s international footprint reflects a strategy of integrating local expertise with global best practices, fostering collaboration among more than 10,000 clinicians and scientific staff. Sonic’s regional operations are tailored to meet local healthcare needs while maintaining consistent quality standards and accreditation.

Leadership at Sonic Healthcare is anchored by its executive team, headed by CEO Dr. Colin Goldschmidt and supported by a board of directors with extensive experience in pathology, imaging and healthcare management. The company’s governance framework emphasizes clinical governance, continuous innovation and operational excellence. Through strategic investments in technology, education and quality assurance, Sonic Healthcare aims to deliver reliable diagnostic information that enhances patient outcomes and supports healthcare providers worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $17.31 to $18.32
• 50-Day Range: $16.56 to $17.82
• 52-Week Range: $14.47 to $20.59
• Volume: 153,227 shs
• Average Volume: 59,838 shs
• Market Capitalization: $8.52 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.76%
• Price Target: $30.15
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Sonic Healthcare Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sonic Healthcare scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Sonic Healthcare has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Sonic Healthcare has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 17.19%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Sonic Healthcare are expected to grow by 17.19% in the coming year, from $0.64 to $0.75 per share.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Sonic Healthcare has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sonic Healthcare has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sonic Healthcare has recently increased by 75.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Sonic Healthcare pays a meaningful dividend of 2.80%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Sonic Healthcare does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Sonic Healthcare will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.33% next year. This indicates that Sonic Healthcare will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Sonic Healthcare has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sonic Healthcare has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sonic Healthcare has recently increased by 75.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Sonic Healthcare has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Sonic Healthcare this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Sonic Healthcare insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.01% of the stock of Sonic Healthcare is held by institutions.

SKHHY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SKHHY shares performed this year?

Sonic Healthcare's stock was trading at $16.68 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, SKHHY stock has increased by 6.3% and is now trading at $17.73.

How do I buy shares of Sonic Healthcare?

Shares of SKHHY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/20/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: Medical Services
• Sub-Industry: Health Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SKHHY
• Previous Symbol: OTCMKTS:SKHHY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.sonichealthcare.com
• Phone: (129) 855-5444
• Fax: 61-2-9878-5066
• Employees: 41,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Sonic Healthcare: $30.15
• High Price Target: $32.20
• Low Price Target: $28.10
• Potential Upside/Downside: +72.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.94 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.42
• Cash Flow: $0.97 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.01
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 480,404,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $8.42 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.02