Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT)

NYSE: ARDT · Real-Time Price · USD
9.23
+0.02 (0.22%)
May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap1.32B -36.5%
Revenue (ttm)6.43B +6.7%
Net Income134.28M -40.2%
EPS0.95 -42.0%
Shares Out 143.35M
PE Ratio9.71
Forward PE7.73
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume379,671
Open9.19
Previous Close9.21
Day's Range9.08 - 9.39
52-Week Range8.07 - 15.48
Betan/a
AnalystsBuy
Price Target12.50 (+35.43%)
Earnings DateMay 5, 2026

About ARDT

Ardent Health, Inc. owns and operates a network of hospitals and clinics that provides healthcare services in the United States. The company offers general and specialty services, including internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, women’s services, neurology, urology, and emergency services within inpatient and ambulatory care settings. It also operates a network of ambulatory facilities and telehealth services, including primary care and specialty care clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, free... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Jul 18, 2024
Employees 25,200
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol ARDT
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Ardent Health's revenue was $6.32 billion, an increase of 6.01% compared to the previous year's $5.97 billion. Earnings were $135.81 million, a decrease of -35.43%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 11 analysts, the average rating for ARDT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $12.5, which is an increase of 35.43% from the latest price.

Price Target
$12.5
(35.43% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Ardent Health Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting established a quorum and proceeded with the election of eleven directors, approval of executive compensation, and ratification of the independent auditor, with all proposals passing by majority or plurality vote.

2 days ago - Transcripts

Ardent Health partners with Fujifilm to deliver Synapse imaging solutions

Ardent Health (ARDT) has partnered with Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation to implement its Synapse enterprise imaging solutions across Ardent’s acute care hospital footprint across six states. ...

8 days ago - TheFly

Ardent Health and Fujifilm Partner to Deliver Synapse Enterprise Imaging Across Radiology and Cardiology Throughout All Facilities

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. & LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT), a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., has partnered with FUJIFILM H...

8 days ago - Business Wire

Ardent Health Transcript: Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Leaders outlined a three-part growth strategy focused on margin improvement, regional and outpatient expansion, and selective M&A. Q1 saw solid adjusted admissions growth, strong outpatient performance, and stabilized denial rates. The IMPACT program and AI initiatives are driving margin gains, with a mid-teens EBITDA margin targeted over the next few years.

9 days ago - Transcripts

Ardent Health price target raised to $13.50 from $13 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Ardent Health (ARDT) to $13.50 from $13 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

15 days ago - TheFly

Ardent Health Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Revenue rose 7% and Adjusted EBITDA grew 26% year-over-year, driven by cost discipline, outpatient growth, and IMPACT Program savings. Guidance for 2026 is reaffirmed, with continued focus on margin expansion, ambulatory investment, and operational efficiency.

16 days ago - Transcripts

Ardent Health Earnings release: Q1 2026

Ardent Health released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 6, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

16 days ago - Filings

Ardent Health Slides: Q1 2026

Ardent Health has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 6, 2026.

16 days ago - Filings

Ardent Health Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Ardent Health has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 6, 2026.

16 days ago - Filings

Ardent Health Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) ("Ardent Health" or the "Company"), a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., today a...

17 days ago - Business Wire

Ardent Health to Participate in the Bank of America 2026 Healthcare Conference

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT), a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., today announced that the Company will participat...

21 days ago - Business Wire

Ardent Health Announces First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call and Webcast Date

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT), a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., today announced that it will issue its first qua...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Ardent Health price target lowered to $13 from $15 at Guggenheim

Guggenheim lowered the firm’s price target on Ardent Health (ARDT) to $13 from $15 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Ardent Health Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Ardent Health filed a proxy statement on April 8, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Ardent Health Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Ardent Health filed a proxy statement on April 8, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Ardent Health Transcript: 2026 KeyBanc Capital Markets Healthcare Forum

Strong 2025 growth was driven by admissions and outpatient expansion, but payer denials and professional fee inflation remain key headwinds for 2026. AI and operational initiatives are improving efficiency, while joint ventures and ambulatory investments support long-term growth. Margin pressures from exchange subsidy loss and payer dynamics are closely monitored.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Ardent Health Transcript: Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Investments in AI and digital platforms are driving operational transformation, with early productivity gains and plans for broader rollout. Financial headwinds from subsidy expirations and payer denials are being managed through cautious assumptions and technology-driven improvements. Outpatient and ASC expansion, joint ventures, and workforce initiatives are key growth drivers.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Ardent Health price target lowered to $15 from $16 at Leerink

Leerink lowered the firm’s price target on Ardent Health (ARDT) to $15 from $16 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm says the company’s Q4 results were…

2 months ago - TheFly

Ardent Health price target lowered to $13 from $14 at UBS

UBS analyst AJ Rice lowered the firm’s price target on Ardent Health (ARDT) to $13 from $14 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Ardent Health Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record 2025 results with 6% revenue and 9% adjusted EBITDA growth, driven by IMPACT program savings and technology initiatives. 2026 guidance reflects prudent assumptions amid industry headwinds, with margin expansion and further cost optimization expected.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Ardent Health Annual report: Q4 2025

Ardent Health has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 5, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

Ardent Health Earnings release: Q4 2025

Ardent Health released its Q4 2025 earnings on March 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

Ardent Health Slides: Q4 2025

Ardent Health has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on March 5, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

Ardent Health reports Q4 EPS 32c, consensus 35c

Reports Q4 revenue $1.605B, consensus $1.63B. “I’m pleased with tangible progress from the deliberate, measurable actions we took during the fourth quarter to mitigate the payor denial and professiona...

2 months ago - TheFly

Ardent Health sees FY26 EPS $0.90-$1.27, consensus $1.35

Sees FY26 revenue $6.4B-$6.7B, consensus $6.64B

2 months ago - TheFly