Community Health (CYH) Q4 Earnings Miss, Revenues Up Y/Y

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) reported fourth-quarter 2023 adjusted loss of 41 cents per share, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a profit of 3 cents. The bottom line also declined from the prior year's earnings of $1.5 per share.Net operating revenues rose 1.2% year over year to $3.2 billion in the quarter under review. The top line beat the consensus mark of $3.15 billion.The quarterly results benefited from a rise in admissions, lower expenses and increased patient demand. Declining patient ...