Key Takeaways UNH stock is down 40.4% YTD, underperforming industry peers and the broader market. Mounting headwinds include rising costs, Medicare scrutiny and a CEO change amid a criminal investigation. Despite solid cash flow, UNH faces continued earnings downgrades and reputational damages.UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) shares have tumbled 25.4% in the past month alone, bringing their year-to-date loss to 40.4%. That’s well below the performance of both the broader industry (-29.2%) and the S&P ...

Core Insights - Virtual healthcare services, or telehealth, are becoming a standard in the digital healthcare space, with companies like Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) and American Well Corporation (AMWL) emerging as key players in medical consultations and digital health solutions [1][2] Stock Performance & Valuation - HIMS has outperformed AMWL over the past three months, with a 35.1% increase compared to AMWL's 22.3% decline. In the past year, HIMS has rallied 183%, while AMWL has seen a decline of 20.3% [3] - HIMS is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 4.6X, above its three-year median of 2.3X. In contrast, AMWL's forward sales multiple is at 0.4X, below its median of 1.3X [4] Growth Potential for Hims & Hers - HIMS is expanding into new conditions treatable via telehealth, focusing on areas like sleep disorders and hypertension, which align with its business model [7] - HIMS has partnered with Novo Nordisk to enhance accessibility to obesity care, launching a six-month Wegovy access plan at $549/month [8] - Over 65% of new subscribers in 2024 benefited from personalized products, aided by the MedMatch AI tool for customized treatment plans [9] Growth Potential for Amwell - Amwell's platform allows clients to utilize their provider networks for virtual care across various modalities, from primary to specialty care [10] - The Converge platform enables care across in-person, virtual, and automated modalities, supporting interoperability with EHRs [11] - Amwell has a nationwide clinical coverage with around 1,000 active behavioral health providers and partnerships with organizations like the Cleveland Clinic [12] Earnings Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HIMS' 2025 earnings per share suggests a 166.7% improvement from 2024 [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMWL's 2025 loss per share implies a 49.7% improvement from 2024 [15] Price Targets - The average price target for HIMS is $43.00, indicating a potential decline of 17.9% from the last close [17] - The average price target for AMWL is $10.00, suggesting a potential increase of 44.7% from the last close [18] Investment Recommendation - HIMS is viewed as a more stable and financially sound investment opportunity, with strong profitability and user engagement, generating substantial free cash flow [21] - AMWL is recognized for its rapid growth and expansion but is considered a lower-ranked investment option compared to HIMS [22]

ResMed Inc.’s (RMD) growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 can be attributed to the robust performance of its Mask business. Its progress in digital health technology continues to drive overall revenue growth. However, a dull macroeconomic scenario and fierce competition put pressure on ResMed’s operations. In the past year, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Buy) company have surged 15.1%, outperforming the industry’s 8.6% growth and the S&P 500 composite’s 10.1% rise.The renowned medical device company has ...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC), a leading digital health care company focused on creating trusted solutions that detect, prevent, and predict disease, today announced that its management team is scheduled to present at the following investor conferences. William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (12:00 p.m. Pacific Time)Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, Jun ...

Company in Advanced Discussions to Restructure Convertible Debt and Unlock Shareholder ValuePotential Agreement Expected to Improve Financial Flexibility and Reduce Dilution Pressure WEST PALM BEACH, FL, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QHSLab Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB: USAQ), a digital health company advancing personalized medicine through innovative population health screening and point of care diagnostic tools in primary care, today announced that it is in advanced discussions with Catheter Precision, ...

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is facing a wave of challenges, with little room to catch a break. The latest blow? A criminal investigation into possible Medicare fraud was reported by the Wall Street Journal. This comes on the heels of a disappointing first-quarter performance, where the company missed both earnings and revenue estimates. Rising costs, primarily tied to Medicare Advantage plans and the Optum health services segment, and higher utilization trends, are weighing heavily on margins.In a ...

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage On GoHealth Inc. (GOCO) 2025 Q1May 14, 2025 4:36 PM EDT | Source: Reportable, Inc.Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2025) - GoHealth Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO): Stonegate Capital Partners updates their coverage on GoHealth Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO). GoHealth, Inc. delivered a strong first quarter in 2025, highlighted by substantial revenue growth and operational efficiencies. Net revenues surged 19.1% year-over-year to $221.0M, driven by a 40.2% increase i ...

CVS Health (CVS) shares have rallied nearly 38% so far this month, driven by the company’s stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results. Despite concerns over the company’s decision to implement widespread store closures due to new Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) reform legislation, market sentiment remains positive. Investors are encouraged by the robust performance of CVS Health Care Benefits segment, which benefited from favorable prior-year development and improved Medicare performance. The margi ...

Stryker (SYK) FY 2025 Annual General Meeting May 08, 2025 09:30 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome to Stryker's Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This meeting is being recorded. Before we begin, I would like to remind you that the discussions during the meeting will include forward looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in the company's most recent filings with the SEC. Also, the discussions will include certain non GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations to the mo ...

New data, published in JMIR, demonstrates the value of personalized messaging encouraging flu vaccinations in Dario members with diabetes NEW YORK, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) ("Dario" or the "Company"), a leader in the global digital health market, announced today new research published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research ("JMIR") demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized digital health interventions to drive flu vaccine awareness in Dario members living with ...