Lifestance Health Group, Inc. (LFST)
NASDAQ:LFST
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LFST Stock Chart & Stats
$6.89
$0.15(1.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.89
$0.15(1.99%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.74 - $9.11
Previous CloseN/A
Volume196.56K
Average Volume (3M)4.69M
Market Cap
$3.99B
Enterprise Value$3.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$194.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$196.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)170.8
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding387,834,440
10 Day Avg. Volume3,079,104
30 Day Avg. Volume4,689,638
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.96
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)1.91
P/FCF Ratio24.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.84
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.23
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda33.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$10.50Price Target Upside52.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationLifeStance’s strong, repeatable operating and free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility. High cash conversion (FCF near net income) funds clinic growth, tuck-ins, tech investments and buybacks while allowing the company to maintain low leverage and absorb execution cycles without forcing distress sales.
Profitability Recovery & GuidanceManagement’s upgraded guidance and material EBITDA expansion reflect a structural operational turnaround. The company is demonstrating durable margin improvement via operating leverage, higher center margins and efficiency programs, with multi‑year margin targets indicating sustained profit improvement rather than a one‑quarter blip.
Scale & Clinician NetworkA growing clinician base and rising visits per clinician create durable capacity and operating leverage. Scale increases referral reach, scheduling efficiency and utilization, enabling revenue growth driven by volume rather than transient pricing, and supports margin expansion as fixed center costs are leveraged over higher throughput.
Bears Say
Limited Pricing Power (TRPV)Modest per‑visit revenue growth constrains durable topline improvement from rate increases and increases reliance on visit volume for growth. This exposes margins to payer reimbursement trends and competitive pricing pressure, limiting sustainable margin upside if visit growth slows or payor rates compress.
EHR Transition Execution RiskA multi‑year enterprise EHR rollout creates sustained execution risk: integration costs, clinician productivity disruptions and billing challenges can persist for quarters. Because operations and revenue depend on scheduling, documentation and billing, missteps could erode margins and stall efficiency gains targeted by management.
Clinician RetentionOngoing clinician churn raises recruiting and onboarding costs and limits capacity planning. Durable growth and consistent patient outcomes depend on retaining clinicians; failure to materially improve retention risks higher operating costs, lower productivity per clinician and potential disruption to patient continuity over the medium term.
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LFST FAQ
What was Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lifestance Health Group, Inc. lowest stock price was $3.74 and its highest was $9.11 in the past 12 months.
What is Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s market cap?
Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s market cap is $3.99B.
When is Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Lifestance Health Group, Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.007 by $0.033.
Is Lifestance Health Group, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lifestance Health Group, Inc. pay dividends?
Lifestance Health Group, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Lifestance Health Group, Inc. have?
Lifestance Health Group, Inc. has 387,834,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lifestance Health Group, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lifestance Health Group, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.007. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 20.245%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lifestance Health Group, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LFST
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Lifestance Health Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$10.50 (52.39% Upside)
$10.50 (52.39% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LFST Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $281.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 8.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
102.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lifestance Health Group, Inc.
LifeStance Health Group, Inc. specializes in delivering outpatient mental healthcare services through its subsidiary network. The company offers a comprehensive array of mental health solutions, encompassing psychiatric evaluations and treatment, specialized psychological and neuropsychological testing, and diverse therapeutic modalities including individual, family, and group therapy sessions. The organization addresses a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, ranging from common issues like anxiety and depression to more complex challenges such as bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients have access to care through various channels: virtually via its online platform or in-person at its many centers located throughout 32 states. LifeStance is dedicated to supporting individuals across all age groups, providing care for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. LifeStance Health Group, Inc. was founded in 2017 and its main offices are situated in Scottsdale, Arizona.
LFST Company Deck
LFST Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strong operational and financial quarter with robust revenue growth (+21%), substantial adjusted EBITDA expansion (+48%), meaningful visit and clinician productivity gains, upgraded full-year guidance and positive clinical outcomes. Key investments in technology, AI and a planned EHR transition support long-term margin objectives, and specialty services are accelerating. Near-term headwinds include modest per-visit revenue growth (TRPV +3%), a modest G&A increase for strategic investments, implementation risk from a multi-year EHR rollout, and no immediate measurable improvement in clinician retention. Overall, the positive growth, profitability, cash generation, and upgraded guidance significantly outweigh the highlighted challenges.View all LFST earnings summariesLFST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$10.50
▲(52.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
51.13% Insiders
19.23% Mutual Funds
13.63% Other Institutional Investors
2.58% Public Companies and
Individual Investors