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Tenet Healthcare Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $180 Calls at the Bid: 1500 @ $7.41 vs 12 OI; Ref=$136.65

Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) Stock

Tenet Healthcare

Tenet Healthcare is a Dallas-based healthcare services organization. It operates a collection of hospitals (about 50 as of July 2024) and over 500 ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient facilities across the U.S., primarily in the South. Through its Conifer segment, Tenet also provides revenue cycle management solutions.

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Across the recent three months, 8 analysts have shared their insights on Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $169.75, with a high estimate of $195.00 and a low estimate of $140.00. This current average has decreased by 12.18% from the previous average price target of $193.29. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739469619_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Tenet Healthcare is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Rezvan</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Rossi</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Perse</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Ransom</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Tenet Healthcare. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Tenet Healthcare compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Tenet Healthcare's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Tenet Healthcare's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/THC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Tenet Healthcare analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Tenet Healthcare</h2>
Tenet Healthcare is a Dallas-based healthcare services organization. It operates a collection of hospitals (about 50 as of July 2024) and over 500 ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient facilities across the U.S., primarily in the South. Through its Conifer segment, Tenet also provides revenue cycle management solutions.
<h3>Financial Insights: Tenet Healthcare</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Tenet Healthcare showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.11% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 9.22%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Tenet Healthcare's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 12.92% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tenet Healthcare's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.61%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Tenet Healthcare's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 3.36, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Ratings

Breaking Down Tenet Healthcare: 8 Analysts Share Their Views

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Sarah James reiterates Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $177 price target.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Overweight on Tenet Healthcare, Maintains $177 Price Target

Barclays analyst Andrew Mok maintains Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $190 to $161.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Tenet Healthcare, Lowers Price Target to $161

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Tenet Healthcare.
Looking at options history for Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $451,318 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $70,520.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $140.0 for Tenet Healthcare during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Tenet Healthcare's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Tenet Healthcare's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $130.0 to $140.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Tenet Healthcare Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739375169_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.82</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td align="right">521</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$12.06</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$82.4K</td>
<td align="right">521</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td align="right">426</td>
<td align="right">172</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.57</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td align="right">612</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.81</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td align="right">612</td>
<td align="right">173</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Tenet Healthcare</h3>
Tenet Healthcare is a Dallas-based healthcare services organization. It operates a collection of hospitals (about 50 as of July 2024) and over 500 ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient facilities across the U.S., primarily in the South. Through its Conifer segment, Tenet also provides revenue cycle management solutions.
In light of the recent options history for Tenet Healthcare, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Tenet Healthcare Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,157,418, with THC's price down by -6.25%, positioned at $130.16.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
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Tenet Healthcare shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 revenue results and issued FY25 net operating revenue guidance below estimates.

2025 Outlook1
Tenet's Outlook for full year 2025 (consolidated and by segment) follows.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">CONSOLIDATED ($ in millions, except per share amounts)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">FY 2025 Outlook</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net operating revenues</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$20,600 to $21,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net income available to Tenet common stockholders</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1,040 to $1,185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted EBITDA</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$3,975 to $4,175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted EBITDA margin</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">19.3% to 19.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Diluted income per common share</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$10.95 to $12.47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted net income</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1,115 to $1,220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted diluted earnings per share</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$11.74 to $12.84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$265 to $275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Depreciation and amortization</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$805 to $835</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Interest expense</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$795 to $805</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Income tax expense5</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$420 to $465</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net income available to NCI</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$910 to $960</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Weighted average diluted common shares</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~95 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net cash provided by operating activities</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$2,500 to $2,850</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$2,600 to $2,900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Capital expenditures</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$700 to $800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Free cash flow</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1,800 to $2,050</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted free cash flow</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1,900 to $2,100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">NCI cash distributions</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$750 to $800</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure><figure class="table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Ambulatory Segment($ in millions)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">FY 2025 Outlook</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net operating revenues</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$4,850 to $5,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted EBITDA</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1,915 to $1,985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">NCI</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$760 to $790</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted EBITDA less NCI</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1,155 to $1,195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Changes versus prior year6:</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Same-facility system-wide revenue</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Up 3.0% to 6.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Hospital Segment ($ in millions)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">FY 2025 Outlook</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net operating revenues</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$15,750 to $16,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted EBITDA</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$2,060 to $2,190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">NCI</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$150 to $170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Changes versus prior year6:</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Inpatient admissions</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Up 2.0% to 3.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted admissions</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Up 2.0% to 3.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>

Earnings

Guidance

Tenet Healthcare Forecasts FY2025 Net Operating Revenues Of $20.6B-$21B Versus Consensus Of $21.28B, With Adjusted EPS Of $11.74-$12.84 Versus Consensus Of $11.53

Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.44 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.97 by 15.82 percent. This is a 28.36 percent increase over earnings of $2.68 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.07 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $5.17 billion by 1.89 percent. This is a 5.71 percent decrease over sales of $5.38 billion the same period last year.

Tenet Healthcare Q4 2024 Adj EPS $3.44 Beats $2.97 Estimate, Sales $5.07B Miss $5.17B Estimate

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Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AHCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$71.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$105.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$822.5K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$81.1K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>355</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>484</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TEM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.4K, with a price of $197.0 per contract. There were 2192 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AHCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHCO#NASDAQ">AHCO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 220 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 476 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.4K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4752 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For THC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.8K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 1108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1040 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 339 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $822.5K, with a price of $3290.0 per contract. There were 495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 339 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.1K, with a price of $812.0 per contract. There were 5109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 129 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 355 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 53 contract(s) at a $610.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 1841 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 157 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $860.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $6340.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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A nationwide lockout of federal health payment systems, reportedly due to an &#8220;outage&#8221;, has led to widespread criticism of the White House. The lockout affected several organizations and agencies, including state Medicaid programs, federally funded Head Start early education programs, and community health centers.
What Happened: The White House attributed the lockout to an &#8220;outage.&#8221; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on X that the administration is &#8220;aware&#8221; of the Medicaid website not functioning.
&#8220;We have confirmed no payments have been affected — they are still being processed and sent,&#8221; said Leavitt.
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&mdash; Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) <a href="https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/1884329868030271759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The lockout prevented multiple state Medicaid programs from accessing their payment systems. However, operations resumed later the same day, according to a CBS News <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicaid-head-start-health-centers-trump-funding-freeze/">report</a>. The incident coincided with President Donald Trump&#8217;s controversial decision to freeze spending across the federal government, leading to heightened criticism from state governments, nonprofits, and lawmakers.
The entities affected were unable to access the Payment Management Services web portal, run by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which processes billions of dollars in payments annually. 
The lockout and the ongoing communication &#8220;pause&#8221; imposed by the Trump administration at HHS led to a flurry of requests for comment from various stakeholders, including the National Association of Medicaid Directors and several lawmakers.
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Why It Matters: The lockout occurred amidst the administration&#8217;s decision to freeze spending across the federal government, a move that has been challenged legally. A federal judge issued a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43292056/judge-blocks-trumps-order-to-freeze-federal-grant-money">temporary stay on the funding freeze</a>, halting the move until further arguments can be heard.
The freeze put<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43290381/trumps-federal-spending-freeze-puts-3-trillion-in-limbo-threatens-industries-like-clean-energy-defense-healthcare"> $3 trillion in funding under scrutiny</a>. This directive required all federal agencies to halt disbursements while programs were reviewed for alignment with Trump&#8217;s policy priorities.
The move is expected to hit sectors such as healthcare, education, clean energy and others. Stocks of clean energy companies like Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>). and Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) suffered a downturn. Shares of healthcare-sector firms like Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>) and Tenet Healthcare Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) also were in the red on Tuesday.
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Trump White House Blames 'Outage' For Medicaid Website Lockout: 'We Have Confirmed No Payments Have Been Affected'

The White House has ordered a temporary freeze on all federal grants and loans, putting $3 trillion in funding under scrutiny and setting the stage for a legal and political showdown over the congressional power of the purse that could heavily impact a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">wide range of industries.</a>
The directive, issued Monday by the Office of Management and Budget and received by several media outlets, requires all federal agencies to halt disbursements while programs are reviewed for alignment with President Donald Trump's policy priorities.
This includes halting new awards, existing payment and funding for projects until reviewed.
The exact financial impact of the order remains uncertain. Budget experts cited <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/28/trump-spending-freeze-upends-washington-triggering-legal-threats-delays/">by the Washington Post </a>estimate at least tens of billions of dollars are at stake, though the White House directive suggests the total could be significantly higher.
Of the almost $10 trillion spent by the federal government in fiscal 2024, more than $3 trillion was federal financial assistance, Matthew Vaeth, acting director at the OMB, said in the memorandum.
&#8220;Financial assistance should be dedicated to advancing Administration priorities,&#8221; Vaeth said, adding that &#8220;the use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve.&#8221;
The White House said that Social Security and Medicare remain untouched. The sweeping pause threatens funding for universities, nonprofits, contractors and private companies that depend on federal assistance.
&#8220;Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,&#8221; the memo said. 
The immediate focus will be on how agencies handle exemptions. The OMB memo allows federal departments to request case-by-case approvals, which means some funding may still flow, but the process is likely to be slow and politically charged.
Federal agencies have until Feb. 10, 2025, to provide OMB with detailed reports outlining which programs, projects, and activities are affected by the funding pause.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Legal, Political Showdown Over Federal Funds </h3>
The move is triggering legal challenges from nonprofits and Democratic-led states.
Within hours of the announcement, lawsuits were filed in federal courts in New York, Illinois and Oregon, arguing that Trump does not have the authority to withhold congressionally approved spending.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was among the first to push back, saying Congress-approved investments are legally mandated and asserting the president lacks the authority to override the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which restricts unilateral executive control over federal funds.
Trump has long argued that the 1974 law is unconstitutional, stating that past presidents had far more discretion over spending before its passage.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Industries Could Face Trouble?</h3>
Some of the hardest-hit sectors could include clean energy, defense, health care and education, where federal dollars have played a crucial role in driving investment and growth in recent years.
Trump's OMB memo explicitly targeted climate initiatives and green energy programs. Shares of solar and renewable energy companies were among the hardest hit following the federal funding freeze.
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) and the Invesco Wilderhill Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBW#NYSE">PBW</a>) fell by 2% and 1.3%, respectively, on Tuesday. 
Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>) dropped 12%, Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) fell 9.2% and SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) declined 5%. 
Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) may also see rising uncertainty. While military spending is unlikely to be cut outright, several defense contractors rely on federal grants for research and development. 
The impact on health care remains unclear. While Medicare is shielded, Medicaid funding — which supports hospitals, managed care providers and pharmaceutical companies — could be at risk.
HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) and Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>) fell by 1% and 1.4%, respectively, while Tenet Healthcare Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) showed resilience Tuesday. 
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Tenet Healthcare's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) short percent of float has risen 33.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.58 million shares sold short, which is 4.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.18 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Tenet Healthcare Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736883015_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Tenet Healthcare has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Tenet Healthcare's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tenet Healthcare's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.9%. Currently, Tenet Healthcare has a market capitalization of $12.36 billion. 
Buying $1000 In THC: If an investor had bought $1000 of THC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,566.42 today based on a price of $130.00 for THC at the time of writing.
<h3>Tenet Healthcare's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736434812_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Tenet Healthcare 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

16 analysts have shared their evaluations of Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $184.56, with a high estimate of $217.00 and a low estimate of $140.00. A 0.2% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $184.93. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736272841_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Tenet Healthcare by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tim Rezvan</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Rossi</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Perse</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Ransom</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Perse</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Hendrix</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A.J. Rice</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Gillmor</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Tenet Healthcare. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Tenet Healthcare compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Tenet Healthcare's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Tenet Healthcare's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/THC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Tenet Healthcare analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Tenet Healthcare: A Closer Look</h2>
Tenet Healthcare is a Dallas-based healthcare services organization. It operates a collection of hospitals (about 50 as of July 2024) and over 500 ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient facilities across the U.S., primarily in the South. Through its Conifer segment, Tenet also provides revenue cycle management solutions.
<h3>Tenet Healthcare's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Tenet Healthcare displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 1.11%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Tenet Healthcare's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 9.22%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 12.92%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tenet Healthcare's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.61%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 3.36, Tenet Healthcare adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down Tenet Healthcare: 16 Analysts Share Their Views

Keybanc analyst Tim Rezvan maintains Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $200 to $185.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Tenet Healthcare, Lowers Price Target to $185

Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald maintains Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $190 to $175.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Tenet Healthcare, Lowers Price Target to $175

Tenet Healthcare's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) short percent of float has risen 17.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.43 million shares sold short, which is 3.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.62 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Tenet Healthcare Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734699614_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Tenet Healthcare has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Tenet Healthcare's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tenet Healthcare's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.82%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Tenet Healthcare's Recent Short Interest

JP Morgan analyst Benjamin Rossi assumes Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $175.

Initiation

JP Morgan Assumes Tenet Healthcare at Overweight, Announces Price Target of $175

15 analysts have shared their evaluations of Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $183.6, along with a high estimate of $217.00 and a low estimate of $140.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 1.4% increase from the previous average price target of $181.07.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734379250_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Tenet Healthcare. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Perse</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Ransom</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Perse</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Hendrix</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A.J. Rice</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Gillmor</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Tenet Healthcare. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Tenet Healthcare compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Tenet Healthcare's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Tenet Healthcare's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/THC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Tenet Healthcare analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Tenet Healthcare's Background</h2>
Tenet Healthcare is a Dallas-based healthcare services organization. It operates a collection of hospitals (about 50 as of July 2024) and over 500 ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient facilities across the U.S., primarily in the South. Through its Conifer segment, Tenet also provides revenue cycle management solutions.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Tenet Healthcare</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Tenet Healthcare showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.11% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Tenet Healthcare's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 9.22%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Tenet Healthcare's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 12.92%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tenet Healthcare's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.61% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Tenet Healthcare's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 3.36, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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