Sonic Healthcare Limited (AU:SHL)
ASX:SHL
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SHL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$20.56
-AU$0.19(-0.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$20.56
-AU$0.19(-0.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$18.88 - AU$29.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume607.50K
Average Volume (3M)1.62M
Market Cap
AU$9.86B
Enterprise ValueAU$17.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$557.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$7.34B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.6
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.66Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.50
Shares Outstanding494,237,950
10 Day Avg. Volume1,694,025
30 Day Avg. Volume1,619,425
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)1.34
P/FCF Ratio13.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$24.71Price Target Upside20.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$10.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GrowthA 16.6% rise in free cash flow signals durable cash-generation capacity. Strong FCF supports capital allocation priorities (maintenance capex, acquisitions, dividends, sale-and-leaseback proceeds and potential buybacks) and provides buffer versus cyclical earnings swings.
Diversified Organic GrowthConsistent ~5% organic growth across multiple regions and service lines reflects broad demand and reduces concentration risk. Geographic and service diversification makes revenue less dependent on one payer or region, supporting mid‑term stability and scalability of lab and imaging networks.
Margin Expansion And Operating LeverageMargin improvement (~30bps) shows ability to extract synergies from integrations, productivity and automation. Sustained operating leverage from hub labs and procurement wins supports medium‑term margin durability despite cyclic headwinds and cost inflation.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage Post-acquisitionsElevated debt-to-equity and higher net debt from recent acquisitions and property spend reduce financial flexibility. Higher leverage increases interest cost sensitivity and narrows room for discretionary investment or aggressive buybacks if cash generation weakens.
U.S. Margin Pressure & RestructuringU.S. margins are under structural pressure driven by low volume growth and required restructuring across substantial revenue lines. Ongoing rationalisation and transition costs can persist into H2, weighing on group profitability and slowing margin recovery in a large market.
Working-capital Disruption From Change Healthcare BreachBilling/collection disruption inflated receivables and increased temporary financing needs. Delayed cash receipts weaken cash conversion and may push expected collection benefits into FY2027, complicating near‑term cash planning and raising working‑capital risk.
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SHL FAQ
What was Sonic Healthcare Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sonic Healthcare Limited lowest share price was AU$18.88 and its highest was AU$29.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Sonic Healthcare Limited’s market cap?
Sonic Healthcare Limited’s market cap is AU$9.86B.
When is Sonic Healthcare Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sonic Healthcare Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 115 days.
How were Sonic Healthcare Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Sonic Healthcare Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.527 by -AU$0.027.
Is Sonic Healthcare Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sonic Healthcare Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sonic Healthcare Limited pay dividends?
Sonic Healthcare Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.63 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.69%. See more information on Sonic Healthcare Limited dividends here
What is Sonic Healthcare Limited’s EPS estimate?
Sonic Healthcare Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.66.
How many shares outstanding does Sonic Healthcare Limited have?
Sonic Healthcare Limited has 494,237,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sonic Healthcare Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sonic Healthcare Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.5 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.527. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.887%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sonic Healthcare Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:SHL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Sonic Healthcare Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$24.71 (20.20% Upside)
AU$24.71 (20.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:SHL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Sonic Healthcare Limited
Sonic Healthcare Limited offers medical diagnostic services to medical practitioners, hospitals, community health services, and their collective patients. The company provides laboratory medicine/pathology testing services, such as biochemistry, cytopathology, genetics, haematology, histopathology, immunoserology, microbiology, molecular pathology, prenatal testing, toxicology, and ancillary functions; and radiology services, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, X-ray, mammography, nuclear medicine, PET CT, interventional procedures, and bone mineral densitometry. It also offers primary care medical services comprising general practice clinics, occupational health services, skin cancer clinics, after-hours general practice services, general practice IT solutions, and community-based healthcare services. The company operates in Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand, Belgium, and internationally. Sonic Healthcare Limited was incorporated in 1934 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
SHL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$24.71
▲(20.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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