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BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $35.58 | Market Cap: $7.2 Bil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Services

BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $35.58
Market Cap: $7.2 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.6%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 46x
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.0%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Geriatric Care, Remote Patient Monitoring, Show more.
  Key risks
BTSG key risks include [1] a substantial debt burden, Show more.
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Geriatric Care, Remote Patient Monitoring, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.6%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 46x
5 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.0%
6 Key risks
BTSG key risks include [1] a substantial debt burden, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BTSG Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) experienced a notable increase in its stock price by 50.2% between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025, driven by several key developments:

1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Performance and Upgraded Guidance. BrightSpring Health Services reported robust preliminary and then final third-quarter 2025 financial results, which significantly exceeded expectations. The company announced approximately $3.33 billion in revenue, marking a 28.2% increase compared to the third quarter of 2024. Net income from continuing operations reached approximately $37.5 million, a substantial improvement from a net loss in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a significant rise of 37.2% to approximately $160 million. Following this strong performance, BrightSpring raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to between $12.40 billion and $12.70 billion, representing growth of 23.1% to 26.1%.

2. Inclusion in S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, October 20, 2025, BrightSpring Health Services was added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index. This inclusion often leads to increased demand for a company's stock as index funds adjust their portfolios to reflect the new constituents.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BTSG Return114%
Peers Return-2%-6%2%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BTSG Win Rate73%58% 
Peers Win Rate45%48%50%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BTSG Max Drawdown-8% 
Peers Max Drawdown-22%-26%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: OPCH, EHAB, ADUS, EHC, ACHC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

BTSG has limited trading history. Below is the Health Care sector ETF (XLV) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLVS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-16.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven19.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven599 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-28.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven116 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-15.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven18.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven326 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-40.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven68.3%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1100 days1480 days

Compare to


In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -16.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/8/2022. A -16.1% loss requires a 19.1% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.3%16.3%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.1%-7.1%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.6%3.6%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
1.6%1.6%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
14.1%14.1%-5.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.3%16.3%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.1%-7.1%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.6%3.6%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
1.6%1.6%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
14.1%14.1%-5.1%

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Financials

BTSGOPCHEHABADUSEHCACHCMedian
NameBrightSp.Option C.Enhabit Addus Ho.Encompas.Acadia H. 
Mkt Price35.5832.979.62112.98108.7814.5334.27
Mkt Cap7.25.30.52.010.91.33.7
Rev LTM13,3015,5301,0481,3475,7963,2664,398
Op Inc LTM341333621231,002444337
FCF LTM2762215896403-347159
FCF 3Y Avg5527952107304-25281
CFO LTM349259621031,108335297
CFO 3Y Avg13232057115952308220

Growth & Margins

BTSGOPCHEHABADUSEHCACHCMedian
NameBrightSp.Option C.Enhabit Addus Ho.Encompas.Acadia H. 
Rev Chg LTM37.1%15.8%1.0%18.8%11.1%4.6%13.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg24.3%12.9%-1.1%13.3%10.9%9.0%11.9%
Rev Chg Q28.2%12.2%3.9%25.0%9.4%4.4%10.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM5.8%2.9%1.0%5.7%2.2%1.1%2.6%
Op Mgn LTM2.6%6.0%5.9%9.2%17.3%13.6%7.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg1.8%6.6%4.8%8.8%16.1%16.2%7.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-0.2%0.6%0.0%0.2%-1.0%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM2.6%4.7%5.9%7.7%19.1%10.3%6.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg1.0%6.8%5.4%10.0%18.1%10.2%8.4%
FCF/Rev LTM2.1%4.0%5.5%7.2%6.9%-10.6%4.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg0.3%5.9%5.0%9.2%5.8%-7.8%5.4%

Valuation

BTSGOPCHEHABADUSEHCACHCMedian
NameBrightSp.Option C.Enhabit Addus Ho.Encompas.Acadia H. 
Mkt Cap7.25.30.52.010.91.33.7
P/S0.50.80.41.62.20.70.7
P/EBIT17.613.414.816.812.58.214.1
P/E46.421.5-34.124.923.620.922.5
P/CFO17.217.46.520.711.56.714.4
Total Yield2.2%4.7%-2.9%4.0%4.8%4.8%4.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.5%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-5.3%12.0%5.6%3.2%-7.6%5.3%
D/E0.40.31.30.10.21.10.4
Net D/E0.40.21.10.00.21.00.3

Returns

BTSGOPCHEHABADUSEHCACHCMedian
NameBrightSp.Option C.Enhabit Addus Ho.Encompas.Acadia H. 
1M Rtn13.5%17.3%20.4%4.8%-2.9%-7.2%9.1%
3M Rtn29.9%17.6%24.6%4.5%-12.3%-33.7%11.1%
6M Rtn59.0%4.5%3.0%-1.9%-8.9%-32.5%0.6%
12M Rtn92.7%40.8%16.0%-13.6%12.9%-63.3%14.5%
3Y Rtn-10.6%-28.5%10.2%93.3%-82.8%10.2%
1M Excs Rtn12.7%16.6%19.7%4.1%-3.6%-7.9%8.4%
3M Excs Rtn29.2%14.7%18.0%1.5%-14.4%-35.5%8.1%
6M Excs Rtn46.6%-7.9%-9.4%-14.3%-21.3%-44.9%-11.8%
12M Excs Rtn80.6%29.3%1.8%-20.7%0.4%-75.3%1.1%
3Y Excs Rtn--59.7%-99.6%-61.2%28.2%-150.9%-61.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Pharmacy Solutions6,5225,2644,3893,6363,022
Provider Services2,3042,1811,9631,6841,287
Other 275346261216
Total8,8267,7216,6985,5804,525


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Pharmacy Solutions371344321275250
Provider Services307289262230154
Goodwill impairment loss0-4100 
Depreciation and amortization-22-22-199-182-155
Segment depreciation and amortization-180-182   
Selling, general, and administrative expenses-328-220-181-180-204
Other 20322218
Total14718823416563


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity9,080,877
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520254.7%
Average Daily Volume2,217,980
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.09
Basic Shares Quantity203,487,000
Short % of Basic Shares4.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/20/20255.8%11.0%3.5%
8/1/2025-4.9%-0.9%14.7%
3/6/2025-6.3%-3.4%-3.3%
11/1/202415.2%26.4%27.5%
8/2/2024-8.7%-5.8%2.6%
2/29/2024-7.6%-6.6%11.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive225
# Negative441
Median Positive10.5%18.7%11.7%
Median Negative-7.0%-4.6%-3.3%
Max Positive15.2%26.4%27.5%
Max Negative-8.7%-6.6%-3.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251028202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025801202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025502202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024306202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241101202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024802202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024502202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023306202410-K 12/31/2023
630202311092023DRS/A 6/30/2023
123120221262024424B4 12/31/2022
630202110182021S-1 6/30/2021
123120201042022S-1/A 12/31/2020