BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced it will report results for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2024, after the market closes on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Company will host an investor conference call at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, to discuss its results. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 800-579-2543 and providing the conference ID EHCQ424. International callers should dial 785-424-1789 and provide the same conference ID. ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, has been recognized by Forbes on their inaugural list of the Most Trusted Companies in America. In partnership with research companies HundredX, Signal AI and Glassdoor, Forbes evaluated more than 2,000 large U.S.-based public companies across four key categories: customer trust, employee trust, investor trust and media sentiment, assessing hundred ...

Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) benefits from growing patient volumes, an expanding inpatient rehabilitation network and a notable financial position. An optimistic business outlook for 2024 also reinforces investors’ confidence in the stock.EHC’s Zacks Rank & Upbeat Price PerformanceEncompass Health currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).The stock has gained 40.3% in the past year compared with the industry’s 10.2% growth. The Zacks Medical sector has delined 4.1%, while the S&P 500 composite has risen ...

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In 2024, the U.S. healthcare sector delivered a mixed performance. Healthcare stocks lagged behind the broader market as investors leaned toward high-growth technology stocks, moving away from more defensive industries. This shift, however, has made healthcare stocks valuations more appealing, creating potential opportunities for investors. With growing demand for healthcare services, the sector’s prospects for 2025 appear promising.Certain areas within the healthcare industry are showing resilience. Employ ...

The healthcare sector has benefited from higher volumes, improved occupancy and several expansion initiatives in 2024. A significant uptick in elective surgeries and non-urgent procedures led to a volume rise. Advancements in technology, focus on consumer-centric healthcare models and improving health equity have benefited companies in the healthcare space. However, workforce shortages and margin pressures, coupled with regulatory uncertainty, continue to weigh on the companies' prospects.What’s Brewing in ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and BANGOR, Maine, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced preliminary plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital to be located at 1017 Union Street in Bangor, Maine. The hospital will serve patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. In addition to 24-hour nursing care ...

Shares of Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) have gained 59.9% in the past year compared with the industry’s 27.4% growth. The Medical sector and the S&P 500 composite index have returned 6.4% and 32.4%, respectively, in the same time frame. With a market capitalization of $10.4 billion, the average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 0.6 million.Improved patient volumes, an extensive healthcare facility network and strong financial health continue to propel Encompass Health's growth.The le ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Encompass Health (EHC) . Shares have added about 3.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Encompass Health due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Encompass Health Q3 Earnings Beat on Higher ...

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