HealthSpring Management Meeting Maps Out LT EPS Growth

According to Jefferies & Company, HealthSpring HS management expressed confidence in 2011 membership guidance and signaled long-term double-digit EPS growth after yesterday's management meeting. Jefferies & Company reported that management presented key components that point to HS achieving mid-teen annual EPS growth over the next several years. “Not surprisingly, management caveated this growth isn't necessarily straight line, especially when considering potential investments/M&A that could bring higher payoffs to shareholders in the long run.” HealthSpring closed yesterday at $38.00.