Compared to Estimates, Community Health Systems (CYH) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Community Health Systems (CYH) reported $3.27 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. EPS of -$0.42 for the same period compares to -$0.41 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.16 billion, representing a surprise of +3.32%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -940.00%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.05.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Community Health Systems performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Adjusted admissions: 238,581 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 233,208. Patient days: 448,101 Days versus the two-analyst average estimate of 446,909.4 Days. Admissions: 104,644 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 101,538. Licensed Beds: 11,403 compared to the 10,899 average estimate based on two analysts. Number of Hospitals: 76 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 66. Beds in Service: 9,641 versus 9,099 estimated by two analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Community Health Systems here>>>Shares of Community Health Systems have returned +10.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks