Community Health Systems stock trades at USD 2.77 after Q2 cut
Published on 10/05/2026 at 16:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Community Health Systems (ISIN US2036681086) was trading at USD 2.77 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, at 10:38 a.m. ET, up 2.02 percent. The stock is being assessed against weaker second-quarter results, lower 2026 guidance and a cautious analyst consensus.
Q2 revenue misses consensus
According to MarketBeat on September 28, 2026, Community Health Systems reported a second-quarter loss of USD 0.19 per share against a USD 0.10 consensus loss. Revenue fell 9.8 percent year over year to USD 2.83 billion, below the USD 2.89 billion analyst estimate.
Zacks reported that second-quarter adjusted EBITDA declined 13.2 percent year over year to USD 330 million. The pressure came from hospital divestitures, higher medical specialist fees and an unfavorable payer mix.
2026 guidance moves lower
Zacks said the company now expects 2026 net operating revenue of USD 11.4 billion to USD 11.6 billion, compared with the previous USD 11.6 billion to USD 12.0 billion range. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was reduced to USD 1.30 billion to USD 1.38 billion from USD 1.34 billion to USD 1.49 billion.
The midpoint of the EBITDA range consequently moved from USD 1.415 billion to USD 1.34 billion. The revised outlook also calls for a 2026 loss of USD 1.10 to USD 1.25 per share, wider than the earlier range of a USD 0.60 loss to break-even.
Analysts keep a cautious stance
On September 28, 2026, Investing.com reported that Raymond James began coverage with an Underperform rating. The report cited balance-sheet challenges and an approximately 8x leverage ratio, with total debt of USD 10.2 billion against a market capitalization of USD 398 million at that time.
The current consensus is more balanced but still cautious. Investing.com lists 10 analysts, with 2 Buy, 5 Hold and 3 Sell ratings, an overall Neutral view and an average 12-month target of USD 3.156. That target lies 13.93 percent above the USD 2.77 intraday price.
Stock remains below yearly high
At 10:38 a.m. ET on October 5, 2026, CYH traded between USD 2.70 and USD 2.78, with volume of 305,273 shares. Its USD 391.3 million market capitalization and USD 2.40 to USD 4.43 52-week range place the current price 37.47 percent below the yearly high.
October earnings date approaches
Investing.com lists October 28, 2026, as the next earnings date. That report will put the revised revenue, EBITDA and loss-per-share ranges against the company's third-quarter operating performance.
CYH stock trades at USD 2.77
Community Health Systems stock was trading at USD 2.77 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, at 10:38 a.m. ET, up 2.02 percent.
Community Health Systems stock details
- Company: Community Health Systems, Inc.
- ISIN: US2036681086
- Ticker: CYH
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 5, 2026, 10:38 a.m. ET): USD 2.77
- Market capitalization: USD 391.3 million (as of October 5, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 2.40-4.43 (as of October 5, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Healthcare / Healthcare Providers and Services
Upcoming dates for Community Health Systems stock
- October 28, 2026: Third-quarter earnings report
