Encompass Health Corporation

Encompass Health Corporation

EHCยทNYSE

$103.17

+1.4%
HealthcareMedical - Care Facilities

Encompass Health Corporation provides facility-based and home-based post-acute healthcare services in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Home Health and Hospice. The Inpatient Rehabilitation segment provides specialized rehabilitative treatment on an inpatient and outpatient basis to patients who are recovering from conditions, such as stroke and other neurological disorders, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic conditions, and amputations. The Home Health and Hospice segment provides home health and hospice services primarily in the Southeast and Texas. Its home health services include a range of Medicare-certified home nursing services to adult patients in need of care comprising skilled nursing, medical social work, and home health aide services, as well as physical, occupational, speech therapy, and others. This segment's hospice services comprise in-home services to terminally ill patients and their families. As of June 1, 2022, it operated 149 hospitals, 252 home health locations, and 99 hospice locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico. The company was formerly known as HealthSouth Corporation and changed its name to Encompass Health Corporation in January 2018. Encompass Health Corporation was founded in 1983 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$10.23B
EPS5.6200
P/E Ratio18.36
Earnings Date08/03/2026
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Encompass Health Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that EHC stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 146.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 140.00 to a high of 152.00.

Lowest Target
140.00
35.70%
Consensus Target
146.00
41.51%
Highest Target
152.00
47.33%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 146.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 140.00 to a high of 152.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+41.5%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

8.2% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Encompass Health Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
5.94B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
6.45B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
6.39B - 6.50B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.6%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage10 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Encompass Health Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
566.20M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
595.46M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
576.91M - 635.22M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+5.2%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage10 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread10%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Encompass Health Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
5.62
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$5.82
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$5.64 - $6.22
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.5%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage9 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread10%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Encompass Health Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
1.08B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.00B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
994.72M - 1.01B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-6.7%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage10 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Encompass Health Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
1.40B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.37B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.35B - 1.38B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2.7%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage10 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Encompass Health Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
3.41B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.03B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.02B - 1.04B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-69.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage10 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Encompass Health Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $6.49M worth of EHC shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

40.3K

4.31M

Net Activity

-4.3M

-$4.31M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

19.0K

2.05M

Net Activity

-2.1M

-$2.05M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.0K

126.06K

Net Activity

-126K

-$126K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
CDE

Coltharp Douglas E

Officer: Evp & Chief Financial Officer

27.7K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2.96M

2
TMJ

Tarr Mark J

Director, Officer: President & Ceo

16.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.75M

3
FE

Fay Edmund

Officer: Sr. Vice Pres. And Treasurer

11.9K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.28M

4
TPW

Tuer Patrick William

Officer: Evp, Chief Operating Officer

4.5K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$499K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $6.49M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$4.31M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.