Investors seeking to outperform the market often focus on hand-picking stocks. Selecting the right ones has proven to be a key factor in boosting wealth.
Community Health Systems, Inc (NYSE: CYH) closed the day trading at $3.75 up 2.18% from the previous closing price of $3.67. In other words, the price has increased by $2.18 from its previous closing price. On the day, 1.53 million shares were traded.
Ratios:
For a better understanding of CYH, let’s look at its different ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 1.22 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 3.46. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 1.30 and its Current Ratio is at 1.44.
Upgrades & Downgrades
In addition, analysts’ ratings and any changes thereto give investors an idea of the stock’s future direction. In the most recent recommendation for the company, Wells Fargo on November 25, 2024, Downgraded its rating to Underweight and sets its target price to $2.50 from $5 previously.
On March 06, 2024, Barclays started tracking the stock assigning a Equal Weight rating and target price of $3.Barclays initiated its Equal Weight rating on March 06, 2024, with a $3 target price.
Insider Transactions:
The insider trade also gives investors a glimpse into the future direction of stock prices, which can be beneficial to investors. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Feb 21 ’25 when BENET MIGUEL S sold 23,875 shares for $3.52 per share. The transaction valued at 84,159 led to the insider holds 55,000 shares of the business.
Miguel S. Benet bought 23,875 shares of CYH for $84,040 on Feb 21 ’25.
Valuation Measures:
For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 0.04.
Stock Price History:
Over the past 52 weeks, CYH has reached a high of $6.29, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $2.24. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is 25.97%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -3.32%.
Shares Statistics:
A total of 140.30M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 120.40M. Insiders hold about 14.19% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 77.00% stake in the company.
