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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$14.50
▲(6.54% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/05/26
The score is driven primarily by improving fundamentals and strong cash flow (despite still-negative net profitability), supported by constructive earnings-call guidance and operational momentum (notably hospice growth and better leverage). Technicals are positive but appear overextended, and valuation looks reasonable on a low P/E, together producing an overall mid-to-upper score.
Positive Factors
Cash Generation
Consistently positive operating and free cash flow over the trailing twelve months provides durable internal funding for de novo site openings, working capital and debt servicing. Strong cash generation reduces refinancing risk, supports reinvestment, and cushions the path to sustained GAAP profitability even while net income lags.
Hospice Segment Profitability
Rapid, high‑margin hospice growth materially improves consolidated EBITDA and cash flow conversion. Durable demand for end‑of‑life services and seven quarters of sequential census growth indicate structural momentum, diversifying revenue mix away from flatter home health volumes and helping to drive sustainable margin expansion over coming quarters.
Improved Leverage & Interest Savings
Meaningful deleveraging and lower interest costs enhance financial flexibility and free cash flow retention. Reduced leverage cuts financing vulnerability, enables strategic reinvestment and de novo expansion, and paired with an amended credit package, creates a more stable capital structure to support multi‑quarter operational improvements.
Negative Factors
Home Health Revenue Stagnation
Persistent flat revenue despite modest admissions growth signals structural pressure on unit economics from payor and mix shifts. Without sustainable per‑visit rate recovery or faster volume gains, margins and EBITDA expansion are constrained, requiring operational or payer‑contract wins to restore durable top‑line growth.
Regulatory/Reimbursement Risk (CMS)
Material CMS reimbursement changes can structurally reduce revenue per visit for Medicare patients, who are a core payor. Such regulatory shifts can compress margins across the home health portfolio, require reengineering of care delivery economics, and create multi‑quarter headwinds to revenue and profitability if not mitigated by contract renegotiations or mix shifts.
Takeover and Privatization Risks
The pending PE acquisition is a structural change: privatization reduces public disclosure and may prioritize debt‑funded growth or cost actions. Leveraged buyouts can elevate financial covenants and shorten visibility for external stakeholders, and the suspension of public guidance reduces transparency into execution against operational objectives over the next 2–6 months.

Enhabit, Inc (EHAB) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Enhabit, Inc Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionEnhabit, Inc. provides home health and hospice services in the United States. Its home health services include patient education, pain management, wound care and dressing changes, cardiac rehabilitation, infusion therapy, pharmaceutical administration, and skilled observation and assessment services; practices to treat chronic diseases and conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, low vision, spinal stenosis, Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, complex wound care and chronic pain, along with disease-specific plans for patients with diabetes, congestive heart failure, post-orthopedic surgery, or injury and respiratory diseases; and physical, occupational and speech therapists provide therapy services. The company also offers hospice services, including pain and symptom management, palliative and dietary counseling, social worker visits, spiritual counseling, and bereavement counseling services to meet the individual physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of terminally ill patients and their families. As of March 31, 2022, it operated in 252 home health agencies and 99 hospice agencies across 34 states. The company was formerly known as Encompass Health Home Health Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Enhabit, Inc. in March 2022. Enhabit, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. As of July 1, 2022, Enhabit, Inc. operates as a standalone company.
How the Company Makes MoneyEnhabit generates revenue primarily through reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for the home health and hospice services it provides. The company’s revenue model is based on a fee-for-service structure, where it is compensated for each visit and service rendered to patients. Additionally, Enhabit may benefit from value-based care initiatives that incentivize improved patient outcomes. Key revenue streams include skilled nursing services, physical and occupational therapy, and hospice care, while significant partnerships with healthcare providers and payers help expand its service offerings and optimize reimbursement rates.

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Enhabit, Inc Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 04, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Enhabit delivered strong financial and operational performance, including significant growth in admissions and hospice profitability, and successfully renegotiated payer contracts. However, challenges remain in Home Health revenue stagnation and potential future impacts from CMS pricing changes.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Recognition for Workplace Excellence
Enhabit has been named as one of Fortune's Best Places to Work in health care, highlighting a culture of excellence and strong leadership.
Strong Home Health Admission Growth
Home health total admissions were up 3.6% year-over-year, with a 4.3% increase when normalized for closed branches.
Successful Payer Renegotiations
Renegotiations with a national payer led to a low double-digit increase in per visit rates effective August 15, 2025, with admissions reaching 120% of the weekly average.
Record Hospice Performance
The Hospice segment delivered record revenues and profitability with a 70% year-over-year segment adjusted EBITDA growth and 20% revenue growth.
Improved Financial Health
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage reduced to 3.9x from 5.4x in Q4 2023, lowering annualized cash interest expense by approximately $19 million.
Increase in Full Year Guidance
Full year adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to a range of $106 million to $109 million, and adjusted free cash flow guidance increased to $53 million to $61 million.
Negative Updates
Home Health Revenue Stagnation
Home Health revenue was relatively flat year-over-year on census growth, offset by lower unit revenues primarily due to mix.
Impact of Payer Disruptions
Payer renegotiation disruptions early in the quarter led to a 1.6% sequential decline in average daily census for Home Health.
Continued CMS Pricing Challenges
The potential cuts in the CMS 2026 home health rule pose risks to patient access and financial performance, prompting advocacy for reversal.
Company Guidance
During the third quarter of 2025 earnings call for Enhabit Inc., several key metrics were highlighted, reflecting the company's strong performance and strategic initiatives. Home health total admissions increased by 3.6% year-over-year, with a 3.7% rise in census, and normalized admission growth of 4.3% when accounting for closed branches. Non-Medicare admissions surged by 10.4%, contributing to a 2.8% increase in non-Medicare revenue per visit year-over-year. The company successfully renegotiated a national payer contract, achieving a low double-digit increase in per visit rates effective August 15, 2025, and admissions with this payer rose to 120% of the weekly average by late September. Enhabit reported seven consecutive quarters of sequential census growth in its hospice segment, with a 12.6% increase in census and a 1.4% year-over-year rise in total admissions. The company added 11% more direct sales team members to broaden its referral sources and opened seven de novo locations year-to-date, aiming for a total of ten by the end of 2025. Financially, Enhabit reported consolidated net revenue of $263.6 million, a 3.9% increase from the prior year, with adjusted EBITDA of $27 million, reflecting a 10.2% year-over-year growth and a 50 basis point improvement in EBITDA margin. The company also reduced its net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to 3.9x, down from 5.4x in Q4 2023, leading to a $19 million reduction in annualized cash interest expense. Enhabit updated its full-year guidance, projecting revenues between $1.058 billion and $1.063 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected to range from $106 million to $109 million, and adjusted free cash flow guidance increased to between $53 million and $61 million.

Enhabit, Inc Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials appear in recovery: TTM profitability improved materially (EBIT positive and net loss narrowed) and cash generation is strong (solid operating cash flow and free cash flow). However, net margin remains slightly negative and revenue growth is still modest, keeping the overall financial quality mid-range despite an improved, manageable leverage profile.
Income Statement
44
Neutral
TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) results show the business has largely stabilized versus the heavy losses in 2023–2024, with EBIT turning positive and the net loss narrowing sharply. Gross margin has stayed relatively steady around the high‑40% range, but bottom-line profitability remains challenged (TTM net margin still slightly negative) and revenue growth has been modest after several years of mostly flat-to-down sales.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Leverage looks manageable in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), with debt well supported by equity and an improved debt load versus 2023–2024 levels. However, returns to shareholders remain negative due to ongoing net losses, and the multi-year history shows leverage and equity levels have shifted materially, indicating some balance-sheet volatility over the period.
Cash Flow
67
Positive
Cash generation is a clear strength: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow and free cash flow are solid and improved versus the prior annual period, with strong free-cash-flow growth. That said, cash flow coverage is not especially high, and the company is producing meaningful cash while still reporting a small net loss, highlighting a disconnect that investors will want to see resolve through sustained earnings improvement.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.06B1.03B1.05B1.07B1.11B1.08B
Gross Profit382.40M504.00M510.70M545.50M592.70M540.70M
EBITDA63.90M-83.60M-16.50M22.50M185.20M145.40M
Net Income-4.60M-156.20M-80.50M-40.40M111.10M75.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.17B1.23B1.43B1.53B1.72B1.62B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments43.60M28.40M27.40M22.90M5.40M38.50M
Total Debt74.00M569.50M610.10M625.20M56.90M50.50M
Total Liabilities603.00M672.10M731.90M751.50M236.70M227.00M
Stockholders Equity534.00M523.50M669.70M741.70M1.47B1.38B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow65.80M47.40M44.90M73.00M119.00M21.70M
Operating Cash Flow70.70M51.20M48.40M80.10M123.30M24.90M
Investing Cash Flow16.70M-2.40M-5.30M-42.30M-119.20M-3.00M
Financing Cash Flow-72.20M-48.30M-40.50M-18.60M-36.10M-16.70M

Enhabit, Inc Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price13.61
Price Trends
50DMA
10.91
Positive
100DMA
9.76
Positive
200DMA
9.05
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.84
Negative
RSI
81.68
Negative
STOCH
98.45
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EHAB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 13.61 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.12, above the 50-day MA of 10.91, and above the 200-day MA of 9.05, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.84 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 81.68 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 98.45 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for EHAB.

Enhabit, Inc Risk Analysis

Enhabit, Inc disclosed 27 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Enhabit, Inc 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

Enhabit, Inc Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
75
Outperform
$1.91B20.668.58%18.77%6.88%
73
Outperform
$10.74B18.8425.11%0.65%11.13%27.53%
72
Outperform
$1.14B32.8910.87%29.89%10.33%
65
Neutral
$689.84M9.15-2.10%1.02%89.58%
54
Neutral
$299.10M-2.77-3.76%-22.14%-787.87%
52
Neutral
$811.08M-6.34-35.90%-11.42%-617.31%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
EHAB
Enhabit, Inc
13.61
5.07
59.37%
ADUS
Addus Homecare
105.68
9.49
9.87%
AMN
AMN Healthcare Services
21.78
-4.38
-16.74%
CCRN
Cross Country Healthcare
9.13
-7.73
-45.85%
EHC
Encompass Health
108.95
9.58
9.65%
PNTG
Pennant Group
33.54
10.08
42.97%

Enhabit, Inc Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Kinderhook Acquisition to Take Enhabit Private, Extend Credit
Positive
Mar 5, 2026

Enhabit reported fourth-quarter 2025 net service revenue of $270.4 million and an 11.6% year-on-year increase in consolidated adjusted EBITDA to $28 million, despite a net loss of $38.7 million driven in part by goodwill impairment. Operationally, the company posted solid growth in home health and hospice patient volumes, lowered home health cost per patient day, opened 10 de novo sites in 2025, and continued to reduce bank debt and interest expense, signaling improved cash generation and balance-sheet resilience.

The company highlighted a pending acquisition by private equity firm Kinderhook Industries for $13.80 per share in cash, valuing Enhabit at about $1.1 billion and expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary approvals. In connection with the transaction and its strategic transition, Enhabit amended and extended its credit facilities to 2031, suspended earnings calls and guidance, and maintained its focus on admissions growth and margin improvement in both home health and hospice segments.

The most recent analyst rating on (EHAB) stock is a Hold with a $13.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Enhabit, Inc stock, see the EHAB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Enhabit Amends Credit Agreement, Secures New Loan Facilities
Positive
Mar 4, 2026

On February 26, 2026, Enhabit, Inc. entered into an amended and restated credit agreement establishing a $315 million term loan A facility and a $160 million revolving credit facility, both maturing five years from closing. Interest is tied to SOFR or an alternate base rate with margins and commitment fees that vary based on the company’s total net leverage ratio, and the term loan amortizes at 7.50% per year starting June 30, 2026.

Proceeds are being used to refinance the company’s June 1, 2022 credit agreement, cover related fees, and support general corporate purposes, with the revolver also providing letter of credit capacity. The facilities are secured by first‑priority liens on substantially all assets, guaranteed by material domestic subsidiaries, and subject to customary covenants and financial maintenance tests on leverage and fixed charge coverage, underscoring lender protections and shaping Enhabit’s future capital flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (EHAB) stock is a Hold with a $13.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Enhabit, Inc stock, see the EHAB Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board Changes
Enhabit Announces Chief Accounting Officer Resignation and Transition
Neutral
Feb 27, 2026

Enhabit, Inc. announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Collin McQuiddy notified the company on February 24, 2026, of his decision to resign effective March 27, 2026, and will remain through that date to support the transition, with the company noting his departure is to pursue another opportunity and not the result of any disagreement over operations, policies or practices. Following his exit, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Solomon will assume the duties of principal accounting officer in addition to his CFO role without any change in compensation, signaling a temporary consolidation of financial leadership responsibilities as the company searches for McQuiddy’s successor and aims to maintain continuity in its financial reporting and governance structures.

The most recent analyst rating on (EHAB) stock is a Hold with a $13.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Enhabit, Inc stock, see the EHAB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Enhabit to Be Acquired by Kinderhook Affiliate
Positive
Feb 23, 2026

On February 22, 2026, Enhabit, Inc. agreed to be acquired by Anchor Parent, LLC, an affiliate of Kinderhook Industries, in an all‑cash merger valuing the home health and hospice provider at about $1.1 billion. Enhabit stockholders are to receive $13.80 per share in cash, a premium to recent trading levels, with Enhabit becoming a private company under its existing brand once the deal closes, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

The board unanimously approved the transaction, equity awards will generally vest and be cashed out at the deal price, and certain executives and other stockholders have signed support agreements to back the merger. Kinderhook has lined up sufficient debt and equity financing, while Enhabit has suspended its 2026 guidance and earnings call, signaling a strategic shift away from public‑market scrutiny toward longer‑term, private‑equity‑backed growth in home‑based care.

The most recent analyst rating on (EHAB) stock is a Hold with a $13.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Enhabit, Inc stock, see the EHAB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresLegal Proceedings
Enhabit Secures $43.1 Million in Delaware Legal Settlement
Positive
Feb 12, 2026

On February 12, 2026, Enhabit, Inc. announced that, together with Encompass Health Corporation, it has collected $43.1 million in full satisfaction of claims for attorneys’ fees and mitigation damages in a Delaware Court of Chancery case. The payment was obtained from former officer Chris Walker, Vistria Group senior partner David Schuppan, and Nautic Partners managing director Christopher Corey, following a December 2024 judgment finding egregious breaches of the duty of loyalty by several former senior officers.

Under the same Delaware ruling, the court imposed a constructive trust granting Enhabit and Encompass Health a 43% share of VitalCaring Group’s ongoing profits and exit proceeds if the business is sold, to be split between the two companies. The settlement secures a meaningful cash recovery for both firms while leaving intact the constructive trust order against other defendants, potentially providing additional financial upside and reinforcing legal accountability for fiduciary misconduct in the home health and hospice sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (EHAB) stock is a Hold with a $11.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Enhabit, Inc stock, see the EHAB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Enhabit, Inc to Present at 2025 Home Care Conference
Positive
Dec 9, 2025

Enhabit, Inc. announced its participation in the BofA Securities 2025 Home Care Conference, where key executives will discuss strategic focuses and business developments. The company is positioned for growth with improved financial metrics and clarity on reimbursement rates, which are expected to enhance investment and growth opportunities in 2026 and beyond.

The most recent analyst rating on (EHAB) stock is a Hold with a $9.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Enhabit, Inc stock, see the EHAB Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 05, 2026