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An announcement from Encompass Health ( (EHC) ) is now available.
On January 30, 2026, Encompass Health’s board of directors elected Cain A. Hayes as an independent director, formalized in a press announcement on February 2, 2026. Hayes, the former president and CEO of Point32Health and Gateway Health Plan with a long executive track record at Aetna and Nationwide, brings deep expertise in healthcare payor operations, strategic leadership, risk management, and regulation. His appointment, part of Encompass Health’s ongoing board succession planning, is aimed at strengthening the board’s payor-focused perspective as the company seeks to maintain its position as the leading U.S. provider of inpatient rehabilitation services in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment, with the company emphasizing his expected contribution to strategic direction and long-term value creation for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (EHC) stock is a Hold with a $104.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Encompass Health stock, see the EHC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on EHC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EHC is a Neutral.
Encompass Health’s overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call performance and solid financial metrics, despite challenges in cash flow management and bearish technical indicators. The company’s strategic expansions and increased guidance are positive, but liquidity issues and technical weaknesses weigh on the score.
To see Spark’s full report on EHC stock, click here.
More about Encompass Health
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, with 173 facilities across 39 states and Puerto Rico. The company provides high-quality, compassionate post-acute rehabilitative care for patients recovering from major injuries or illnesses, leveraging advanced technology and innovative treatments, and has been recognized by Newsweek, Fortune and Forbes for its leadership and performance in the healthcare industry.
Average Trading Volume: 979,087
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $9.51B
For an in-depth examination of EHC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.