Community Health Systems (NYSE: $CYH) is the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the US when it comes to the number of acute care facilities. On Thursday, October 23, 2025, after markets closed, Community Health Systems released its Q3 fiscal 2025 results. Following the results, the stock soared over 15% after beating revenue and earnings estimates.
Community Health Systems Q3 Results
For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Community Health Systems (CYH) reported revenue of $3.09 billion, a 0.1% YoY decline, but above estimates of $2.99 billion. It reported an EPS of $0.96, or a net income of $130 million, compared to a net loss of $391 million or $2.95 net loss last year. The EPS was $1.20 better than the analystsā forecast of an EPS loss of $0.240.
Other Financial Highlights
The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of $376 million for Q3, compared to $347 million last year. It also announced that it had completed an offering of $1.79 billion principal amount of 9.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2034 on August 12, 2025. Proceeds from the senior secured notes were used to redeem 9.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2034, representing 99% of the total outstanding principal amount.
Over the three quarters of fiscal 2025, CYH has recorded around $9.38 billion in net operating revenue, a 0.1% increase compared to last year, and 5.5% higher on a same-store metric. Net income for the three quarters is $399 million or $2.97 per diluted share, compared to a $446 million net loss last year, or an EPS loss of $3.38.
Other key Metrics
This is the companyās performance regarding widely tracked metrics by investors:
- Adjusted admissions: 222,159 versus 220,688 estimated
- Patient days: 411,105.00 Days compared to the 426,007.70 Days average estimates
- Admissions: 97,648 versus 96,825 estimates
- Licensed Beds: 10,478 versus the 10,478 average estimates
- Number of Hospitals: 70 versus 70 estimated
- Beds in Service: 8,983 compared to 8,679 average estimates
Community Health Systems Full-Year Outlook
For the full year fiscal 2025, Community Health Systems expects net operating revenue in the range of $12.4 billion to $12.6 billion. It expected an adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 billion to $1.55 billion, and net income per diluted share of $0.80 to $0.90.
CYH Stock Performance
Following the revenue and earnings beat, Community Health Systems (CYH) shares soared 18.67% in the morning trading session to $ 3.8688 per share as of 10:37 AM in New York. The stock is up 34.33% over the past six months, and up 29.39% year to date. That is better than the S&P 500, which is up 15.72% year to date and 23.82% in the past six months. Over the past 12 months, CYH shares have been down 8.97% compared to the 16.89% gain of the S&P 500 in the same period.
Analysts remain cautious about the future of CYH stock, giving it an overall hold rating. They forecast an average price of $3.74, which is a 2.73% downside based on the most recent price. The analysts forecast a high of $5 and a low of $3 for the stock.
Is Now The Time To Add Community Health Systems (CYH) To Your Portfolio?
Community Health Systems (CYH) beat earnings and revenue estimates, and revenue per adjusted admission has been rising. The company has divested from non-core assets, including two hospitals. Its cash flow situation has also improved, and it reported $705 million in net cash provided by investing activities for the last three quarters compared to a negative of $132 million last year.
While profitability lags the industry average, the company has a strategic plan of action that could drive long-term growth. Consequently, adding CYH to your portfolio could potentially be a great long-term play.
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