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Community Health (DE:CG5)
FRANKFURT:CG5
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.07Last Year’s EPS
-0.03Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicates meaningful operational and financial progress — sequential margin expansion, improved cash flow and a clear deleveraging path supported by divestiture proceeds and targeted cost controls — along with ongoing strategic investments and technology/AI initiatives. However, there are notable near-term headwinds: modest volume softness, the revenue impact of multiple divestitures, exposure to lower ACA exchange enrollment (modeled as a $20M–$30M EBITDA headwind), rising medical specialist fees (5%–8% expected), and a ~$140M cash flow drag from an extra payroll period in 2026. On balance, the company has demonstrated positive momentum on margins, cash generation and balance-sheet repair while acknowledging manageable operational and market risks that have been incorporated into conservative 2026 guidance.Company Guidance
Same-Store Revenue and Pricing Momentum
Same-store net revenue for Q4 increased 2.1% year-over-year, driven by a 2.4% increase in net revenue per adjusted admission.
Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Expansion
Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $395 million with a 12.7% margin; adjusted EBITDA was slightly up versus Q4 2024 on a same-store basis and the company achieved the midpoint of updated FY2025 guidance.
Improved Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Positive
Cash flows from operations were $266 million in Q4 and $543 million for FY2025 (vs. $480 million in 2024). Excluding cash taxes on divestiture gains, adjusted cash flows from operations were $712 million and adjusted free cash flow was $150 million.
Leverage and Balance Sheet Progress
Net leverage improved from 7.4x at year-end 2024 to 6.6x at year-end 2025 and has been further reduced through early 2026 note redemptions; expected net debt after the Huntsville divestiture is ~ $9.2 billion (down from $10.1B YE2025 and $11.4B YE2024).
Material Divestiture Proceeds and Debt Reduction
Completed and pending divestitures generated significant cash (e.g., Clarksville ~ $623M gross, outreach labs ~$152M, contingent $91M) used to redeem high-coupon notes (two $223M redemptions at 103%) and reduce leverage.
Operational & Cost Control Improvements
Sequential adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, controlled labor (average hourly wage growth within expectations and flat contract labor), and 'live' expense down 110 bps YoY to 14.4% of net revenue in Q4 (down 50 bps for FY2025).
Strategic Investments and Service-Line Growth
Targeted market investments produced local wins: ER visits +13% in Knoxville over 2 years after ER expansion; Grandview births +20% (4,000+ babies) after $10M women's services investment; cardiac surgeries +16% in Longview; inbound transfers +~35% in Carlsbad.
Technology Transformation and Early AI Adoption
ERP implementation completed and reportedly saved ~ $50 million in the first year; AI use cases deployed or in rollout include appeals/autonomous coding, virtual patient sitters (reducing safety events), ambient documentation tools, and maternal-fetal early warning systems.
DE:CG5 Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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Missed
DE:CG5 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 18, 2026 | €2.82 | €2.96 | +4.96% |
Oct 23, 2025 | €2.78 | €3.50 | +25.90% |
Jul 23, 2025 | €3.26 | €2.58 | -20.86% |
Apr 23, 2025 | €2.10 | €2.34 | +11.43% |
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FAQ
When does Community Health (DE:CG5) report earnings?
Community Health (DE:CG5) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Community Health (DE:CG5) earnings time?
Community Health (DE:CG5) earnings time is at Apr 29, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is the P/E ratio of Community Health stock?
The P/E ratio of Community Health is N/A.
What is DE:CG5 EPS forecast?
DE:CG5 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.07.
