Healthcare Services Group (HCSG)
NASDAQ:HCSG
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HCSG Stock Chart & Stats
$19.17
-$0.10(-0.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.17
-$0.10(-0.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.66 - $24.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.12K
Average Volume (3M)632.93K
Market Cap
$1.62B
Enterprise Value$1.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$178.61M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$14.65M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.6
Beta1.18
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.96
Shares Outstanding68,645,210
10 Day Avg. Volume696,128
30 Day Avg. Volume632,934
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.45
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio9.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$25.60Price Target Upside33.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and an undrawn, extended revolver materially reduce refinancing and liquidity risk. This financial flexibility supports continued buybacks, selective tuck-in M&A, and operational resilience through downturns, making capital allocation choices durable.
Stronger Cash GenerationRecent material improvement in operating and free cash flow indicates the business is converting earnings to cash reliably. Sustained cash conversion funds buybacks, reinvestment, and working-capital cushions, improving long-term financial stability if maintained.
Recurring, Essential Outsourced ServicesA business model focused on essential, labor-intensive facility services yields recurring revenue and high client retention. Structural demand from long-term care and campus contracts provides a steady volume base and a durable pipeline for mid-term organic growth.
Bears Say
Thin, Historically Volatile MarginsNear-single-digit operating economics leave profits sensitive to wage, benefit, and supply cost swings. Historical margin volatility suggests earnings can compress quickly during cost pressure or slower volumes, limiting resilience and predictability of long-term profitability.
Working-capital And Cash Timing SensitivityMaterial quarter-to-quarter swings driven by payroll accruals and other working-capital items make cash flow less predictable. This timing sensitivity can complicate capital allocation, make buybacks and M&A pacing riskier, and obscure underlying operational trends.
Limited Near-term Inorganic Growth RunwayManagement's M&A plan targets modest tuck-ins and campus remains a small base, constraining faster scale opportunities. Reliance on smaller acquisitions and gradual campus growth limits the company's capacity to materially accelerate revenue or diversify risk near-term.
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HCSG FAQ
What was Healthcare Services Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Healthcare Services Group lowest stock price was $12.66 and its highest was $24.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Healthcare Services Group’s market cap?
Healthcare Services Group’s market cap is $1.62B.
When is Healthcare Services Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Healthcare Services Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Healthcare Services Group’s earnings last quarter?
Healthcare Services Group released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.215 by $0.155.
Is Healthcare Services Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Healthcare Services Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Healthcare Services Group pay dividends?
Healthcare Services Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.215 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Healthcare Services Group dividends here
What is Healthcare Services Group’s EPS estimate?
Healthcare Services Group’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Healthcare Services Group have?
Healthcare Services Group has 68,645,210 shares outstanding.
What happened to Healthcare Services Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Healthcare Services Group reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.215. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 18.295%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Healthcare Services Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HCSG
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Healthcare Services Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$25.60 (33.54% Upside)
$25.60 (33.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HCSG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 822.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
62.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Healthcare Services Group
Healthcare Services Group, Inc., established in 1976 and based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, provides outsourced management and operational services to healthcare and senior living facilities nationwide. The company supports departments such as housekeeping, laundry, facility maintenance, and dietary services for clients including nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals. Its Housekeeping division handles the cleaning, disinfection, and sanitization of client premises, alongside the laundering and processing of various linens. The Dietary division manages food procurement, meal preparation, and offers professional dietitian services for menu development, in addition to on-site management and clinical consulting. By December 31, 2021, the firm was serving approximately 3,000 facilities across the U.S.
HCSG Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reported solid operating and financial results: revenue growth, better-than-target cost of services (83.6% vs 86% target), improved margins driven by workers' comp, liability and lower bad debt, strong liquidity (cash $214.6M and an undrawn $300M revolver extended to 2031), and an active $75M share-repurchase program. Management emphasized robust pipeline and durable industry tailwinds while noting that some cost benefits were lumpy and cash flow was impacted by a large payroll accrual adjustment. Growth execution is dependent on timing of client start dates and continued development of management candidates. Overall the positives (steady revenue growth, margin outperformance, disciplined capital returns and strong liquidity) outweigh the cautions about repeatability and timing sensitivity.View all HCSG earnings summariesHCSG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$25.60
▲(33.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.15% Insiders
32.76% Mutual Funds
21.88% Other Institutional Investors
11.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors