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EHC·Encompass Health Corporation

$124.70
+3.73 (+3.08%)
After Hours
High
$124.90
Open
$121.93
Market Cap
12.06B
52W High
$127.99
Low
$120.98
P. Close
$124.70
P/E
19.42
52W Low
$92.77
Fwd P/E
18.11
DailyIQ Est.
$150.00
Inst. Ownership
2.7%
Short Interest
3.10%
Days to Cover
4.1
Technical Score (1D)
36
BEARISH
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
On Oct 6, Encompass Health announced the opening of a 50‑bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bangor, Maine. The new facility, covering more than 54,000 square feet, provides intensive therapy and 24‑hour nursing care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. The expansion was positioned to increase access to high‑quality rehabilitation services in the Northeast and address a regional demand for specialized care. The opening was expected to enhance EHC’s service footprint and support its growth strategy in the rehabilitation market.
LOW TARGET
$140 +12.3%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$148 +18.8%
8 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$155 +24.3%
11 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$140.00 - $155.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
7/10/1/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$150.00 (+20.3%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
210,992 shares
$26.4M
Darby John PatrickEVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary
Option Exercise4,858 shares2026-08-31
Darby John PatrickEVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary
Sell4,858 shares2026-08-31
Darby John PatrickEVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary
Option Exercise4,858 shares2026-08-31
Price Andrew LChief Accounting Officer
Sell5,211 shares2026-08-31
Darby John PatrickEVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary
Sell8,906 shares2026-08-10
75/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
9.5%
Revenue CAGR
7.2%
Current Ratio
1.08x
Debt / Equity
1.00x
Return on Equity
23.2%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.17$1.22$1.28$1.33$1.39Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.36 - -
Q3'25$1.19$1.23+3.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.5B$1.5B$1.5B$1.6B$1.6BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.6B - -
Q3'25 - $1.5B -

Market Data

EHC Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL36/100
$124.69−$0.01 (0.0%)
Market cap
12.06B
P/E ratio
19.4
Day range
$120.98 – $124.90
News sentiment
64/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$148.17 (+18.8%)
Consensus
Buy · 20 analysts
52-week range+34.4% off low · -2.6% from high
$92.77$127.99
Price $124.69 DailyIQ Est. $150.00

The technical read on EHC is balanced, which usually means the market is waiting on a catalyst. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into EHC?

RICH

At today's price, Encompass Health Corporation needs to grow free cash flow about 11.6% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 7.11% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 1.0% a year, so the market is asking for 10.6 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis EHC looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
11.6%
Historical FCF CAGR
1.0%
Growth gap
+10.6 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
7.11%
Beta
0.49

Behaviour On Record

What EHC's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
17.2% 20th pct
Below its peak
-4.9%
vs 200-day average
+11.7%
Up days (1y)
46%

Encompass Health Corporation is currently running 17.2% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against EHC's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 20th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 23.6%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

EHC is trading -4.9% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -17.5%, and the deepest was -39.5% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +11.7% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 69th percentile — a somewhat wider gap than its own norm. Over the past year EHC closed higher on 46% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, EHC finished the month higher 5 of 13 times, with a median return of -0.4% and an average of -1.5%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +6.7% on average, its weakest December at -2.2%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: EHC has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 112 of 3,267 sessions (3.4% of the time), with the largest gaps running +10.9% and -17.1%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against EHC's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of EHC's sector?

Encompass Health Corporation sits in the Health Care sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (lagging).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Lagging
Sector rotation score
0

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for EHC?

CallsPuts

For Encompass Health Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 10 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.09), with at-the-money implied volatility around 50.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±9.5% move by that expiry — a range of about $102.38–$123.78.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.09
ATM implied volatility
50.5%
Total open interest
1,633
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±9.5% ($102.38–$123.78)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on EHC?

TD Cowen most recently reiterated its rating on Encompass Health Corporation to Buy on Aug 10, 2026 with a price target of $140 (from $125). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
TD Cowen — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Aug 10, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$125 → $140
Aug 7, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$150 → $155
Aug 7, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$140 → $150
Aug 6, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$140 → $144
May 28, 2026TD CowenInitiatedBuy$125
May 5, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$153 → $140
Feb 6, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$150 → $153
Oct 30, 2025BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$141 → $150
Oct 2, 2025UBSMaintainedBuy$140 → $150
Sep 16, 2025KeybancMaintainedOverweight$135 → $140
Sep 10, 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$145 → $160
Aug 14, 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$135 → $140

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

64/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Encompass Health announced the opening of a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bangor, Maine, on October 6, 2026. The facility, covering over 54,000 square feet, offers intensive therapy and 24‑hour nursing care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. The expansion is positioned to increase access to high‑quality rehabilitation services in the Northeast and address a regional demand for specialized care. The new hospital is expected to enhance EHC’s service footprint and support its growth strategy in the rehabilitation market.
What did this article say?
Encompass Health (EHC) delivered an average annual return of 16.1% over the past five years, outperforming the broader market by 4.12% on an annualized basis. The company’s market capitalization remains robust, reflecting investor confidence in its performance. This historical outperformance signals a solid track record but does not indicate a recent catalyst or significant change in outlook.
What did this article say?
Encompass Health Corp. announced that it will report its third‑quarter 2026 results after the market close on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. The company will hold an investor conference call the following day at 10 a.m. ET, with dial‑in and webcast options available. The announcement provides the standard schedule for earnings disclosure and does not indicate any change to guidance or performance expectations.
What did this article say?
Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) has outperformed the broader market over the past 15 years, achieving an annualized return of 16.76%. The company’s performance has outpaced the market by 3.42% per year. Its market capitalization currently stands at a substantial level, reflecting investor confidence. The data underscores EHC’s consistent growth and resilience in the healthcare services sector. This historical performance highlights the company’s ability to generate attractive returns for shareholders.
What did this article say?
Encompass Health Corp. opened a 50‑bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lower Providence, Pennsylvania, as part of a new small‑format expansion strategy. The company also announced plans for a small‑format facility in Conroe and a 60‑bed replacement in The Woodlands, Texas, to upgrade and extend care for patients recovering from major illnesses and injuries. The new model links satellite sites to existing hospitals, aiming to increase capacity while bringing specialized, technology‑supported rehabilitation closer to patients in growing communities. This development supports the company’s capacity‑led growth narrative and may enhance its competitive positioning in the rehabilitation market.
What did this article say?
Encompass Health Corp. expanded its inpatient rehabilitation footprint with new projects in Texas and a recently opened facility in Pennsylvania. The company’s share price rose 22.37% over the past 90 days and 16.08% year‑to‑date, reflecting investor interest in the expansion. Despite the share price gains, the 1‑year total shareholder return fell 1.85%, while the 5‑year return reached 120.26%. The expansion suggests that EHC may be undervalued by up to 20% relative to its growth prospects.
What did this article say?
Encompass Health Corporation announced plans to broaden its inpatient rehabilitation presence in the greater Houston area by adding a 24‑bed small‑format hospital in Conroe and a 60‑bed replacement facility on its existing Woodlands campus. The Conroe site will operate as a satellite of the Woodlands hospital, leveraging existing management and payer contracts to reach nearby markets. The Woodlands replacement will feature private rooms and upgraded amenities, with construction scheduled to avoid disrupting current operations. These projects are expected to open in late 2027 and 2029, respectively, and represent a strategic hub‑and‑spoke expansion model for EHC. The move is intended to increase capacity, improve service offerings, and strengthen the company’s regional footprint.
What did this article say?
Encompass Health announced plans to open a 24‑bed small‑format inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Conroe, Texas, as a satellite of its existing Woodlands facility. The new location will bring specialized rehab services closer to patients in the greater Houston area and is expected to open in late 2027. The expansion represents a new development model that complements traditional hospitals and extends the company’s reach into growing communities. The move is intended to increase inpatient rehabilitation capacity and leverage existing resources to serve a broader patient base.
What did this article say?
Zacks upgraded Encompass Health (EHC) to a Buy rating, citing an upward trend in earnings estimates as the primary driver. The rating change reflects optimism about the company’s future profitability and is expected to generate buying pressure. The upgrade is based on consensus EPS revisions rather than subjective analyst sentiment. This positive outlook may support short‑term price momentum for EHC. The move does not indicate a transformative shift but signals a solid earnings trajectory.
What did this article say?
Encompass Health’s Q2 earnings are discussed within a broader review of outpatient and specialty care stocks. The piece highlights the sector’s stable revenue from chronic‑condition care and the growing demand driven by aging populations and value‑based care models. It notes the industry’s reliance on Medicare reimbursement and the capital intensity of expanding facility networks, but does not report any material surprises for EHC itself. The article therefore presents a neutral view of EHC’s position relative to its peers.

Technical Analysis

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BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
1 tracked managers · $265.21M combined position · 0 adding, 0 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold2,623,8042.71%$265.21M2026-09-02
Q2 2026 flow:2.62M sh bought ($265.21M)0 sh sold ($0)net +2.62M sh (+$265.21M)
Congressional Trading Activity
2 disclosed trades · ~$16.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21