Clover Health Investments Corp (CLOV)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$4.50
▲(105.48% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/29/26
CLOV scores highest on improving fundamentals and balance-sheet strength (positive operating/FCF and essentially no debt), reinforced by a very upbeat earnings update and reiterated 2026 profitability outlook. Offsetting these positives, technicals look overextended (very high RSI/Stoch) and valuation support is weak given negative earnings and no dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Membership Growth
Sustained ~51% YoY membership expansion increases scale in core MA markets, improving risk pool diversification and underwriting leverage. Larger membership supports fixed-cost absorption, stronger provider contracting and cohort-driven margin improvement as care-management programs mature.
Negative Factors
Residual Negative Profitability
Despite recent GAAP profitability in a quarter, trailing results show persistent negative net margin. Continued reliance on cohort maturation and cost-management to reach stable profits means earnings durability is uncertain and requires sustained execution to convert scale into consistent bottom-line returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Membership Growth
Sustained ~51% YoY membership expansion increases scale in core MA markets, improving risk pool diversification and underwriting leverage. Larger membership supports fixed-cost absorption, stronger provider contracting and cohort-driven margin improvement as care-management programs mature.
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Clover Health Investments Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Segment
Shows how revenue is distributed across different business areas, highlighting which segments drive growth and which may need strategic adjustments.
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Market Cap
$2.10B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)7.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.62
Revenue Growth48.75%
EPS Growth-118.24%
CountryUS
Employees570
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Healthcare Plans
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.11
Shares Outstanding430,969,400
10 Day Avg. Volume8,694,763
30 Day Avg. Volume7,407,125
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.15
Price to Book (P/B)3.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
P/FCF Ratio-17.62
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.65
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-34.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.20Price Target Upside46.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.91B
Clover Health Investments Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Clover Health Investments, Corp. operates as a medicare advantage insurer in the United States. The company through its Clover Assistant, a software platform that provides preferred provider organization and health maintenance organization health ...
How the Company Makes Money
Clover Health primarily generates revenue in two ways: (1) Insurance revenue from its Medicare Advantage plans and (2) SaaS/technology services revenue from licensing its Clover Assistant platform.
1) Medicare Advantage (Insurance) revenue
- Per-...
Clover Health Investments Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a strong set of operational and financial positives: rapid membership growth (~51% YoY), significant revenue growth (+62% YoY), improved gross profit (+47% YoY), GAAP profitability ($27M) and expanding clinical engagement (Clover Assistant reach and Clover Care enrollment up ~90%). Management acknowledged elevated outpatient utilization, Part D and prior-period reserve variability and one-time SG&A items, but described concrete actions (AI/data, dental cost controls, targeted remediation) and emphasized disciplined monitoring. Given the magnitude and breadth of the favorable metrics and the balance of challenges being described as manageable or being actively addressed, the overall tone is optimistic and confidence-driven while cautious on cohort maturation risks.Positive Updates
Strong Membership Growth
Medicare Advantage membership grew ~51% year-over-year to approximately 156,000 members (an increase of over 52,000 lives), driven by a strong AEP and best-in-class retention.
Negative Updates
Elevated Outpatient Utilization and Cost
Outpatient utilization and costs remain elevated and accelerated beginning in the back half of 2025 into early 2026; management is actively addressing this via data and AI but it represents a near-term expense pressure.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Membership Growth
Medicare Advantage membership grew ~51% year-over-year to approximately 156,000 members (an increase of over 52,000 lives), driven by a strong AEP and best-in-class retention.
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Company Guidance
Clover reiterated it expects to meet or exceed its full‑year 2026 outlook across all metrics (and to deliver full‑year GAAP net income profitability), but will revisit guidance after Q2; Q1 results underpinning that view included ~156,000 MA members (over +52k YoY / ~51% growth), $749M revenue (+62% YoY), $160M consolidated gross profit (+47% YoY), insurance BER of 86.5%, GAAP net income of $27M (up $29M YoY), adjusted EBITDA of $40M (+56% YoY), adjusted SG&A of $119M (16% of revenue, ~200 bps YoY improvement versus a 100–150 bps target), $418M cash and investments with no debt, $108M operating cash flow, >1/3 of members receiving Clover Assistant care, Clover Care enrollment +~90% YoY, and noted inpatient utilization drove ~25–30 bps of margin favorability while they continue to monitor outpatient and Part D trends.Clover Health Investments Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.21B | 1.92B | 1.37B | 1.26B | 1.10B | 1.47B |
| Gross Profit | 406.55M | 355.88M | 364.80M | 255.95M | 103.48M | -79.18M |
| EBITDA | -55.21M | -83.86M | -44.94M | -207.63M | -252.03M | -569.60M |
| Net Income | -56.94M | -85.55M | -43.01M | -213.36M | -339.57M | -587.76M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 697.73M | 541.01M | 580.74M | 570.67M | 808.62M | 950.80M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 177.56M | 95.35M | 221.54M | 242.69M | 334.76M | 615.25M |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.66M | 5.86M | 27.83M |
| Total Liabilities | 358.30M | 232.31M | 239.60M | 284.28M | 451.73M | 411.49M |
| Stockholders Equity | 339.43M | 308.70M | 341.14M | 286.39M | 356.89M | 535.41M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 54.54M | -68.98M | 33.29M | -116.45M | -208.39M | -283.05M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 57.25M | -66.93M | 34.84M | -115.87M | -203.93M | -282.33M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -9.92M | 4.08M | 565.00K | 140.01M | 95.13M | -435.45M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -29.51M | -53.38M | -17.36M | -33.86M | -4.96M | 925.39M |
Clover Health Investments Technical Analysis
Positive
2.19
Price Trends
2.58
Positive
2.40
Positive
2.58
Positive
Market Momentum
0.38
Negative
74.80
Negative
80.65
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CLOV, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2.19 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.33, below the 50-day MA of 2.58, and below the 200-day MA of 2.58, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.38 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 74.80 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 80.65 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CLOV.
Clover Health Investments Risk Analysis
Clover Health Investments disclosed 66 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Clover Health Investments reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Clover Health Investments Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | $6.70B | -168.13 | -3.27% | ― | 31.95% | -180.28% | |
70 Outperform | $36.67B | 32.52 | 6.19% | 1.38% | 14.08% | -33.82% | |
68 Neutral | $2.10B | -36.50 | -17.08% | ― | 48.75% | -118.24% | |
63 Neutral | $29.43B | -4.55 | -28.72% | ― | 17.02% | -294.77% | |
63 Neutral | $3.17B | 158.84 | 11.50% | ― | 41.81% | ― | |
55 Neutral | $9.04B | 47.09 | 4.44% | ― | 7.72% | -83.64% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Clover Health Investments Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Clover Health Highlights Q1 Outlook and Profitability Path
Positive
May 18, 2026
On May 18, 2026, Clover Health published a supplemental QA to address shareholder questions around its first-quarter 2026 performance, business outlook, and operating model. Management highlighted how its Clover Assistant platform is improving med...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
Clover Health Announces CFO Transition and Reaffirms 2026 Outlook
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
On March 30, 2026, Clover Health’s board approved a planned transition in its finance leadership, with Chief Financial Officer Peter Kuipers stepping down from his roles as CFO, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, w...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Clover Health Highlights Transparency With Supplemental Earnings Q&A
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
On March 6, 2026, Clover Health Investments, Corp. published written responses to a selection of frequently asked supplemental questions tied to its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings announcement, aiming to deepen engagement with its shareholder base. ...
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