Wells Fargo says CMS final rule positive for Pennant Group, BrightSpring Health

Wells Fargo notes that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a -1.3% rate update for Home Health in 2026. While some improvement was expected, this is much better, the firm argues. Final rate a 5.1% improvement from proposed, largely driven by lower permanent and temporary adjustment headwinds. Wells views this as positive for Pennant Group (PNTG) and BrightSpring Health (BTSG).