Healthcare Services (HCSG)


Market Price (9/18/2026): $21.58 | Market Cap: $1.5 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

Healthcare Services (HCSG)


Market Price (9/18/2026): $21.58
Market Cap: $1.5 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.2%, FCF Yield is 10%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Geriatric Care.

Key risks
HCSG key risks include [1] substantial legal liability and reputational damage stemming from a recent data breach that compromised the personal and medical details of over 624,000 individuals.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.2%, FCF Yield is 10%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Geriatric Care.
3 Key risks
HCSG key risks include [1] substantial legal liability and reputational damage stemming from a recent data breach that compromised the personal and medical details of over 624,000 individuals.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Healthcare Services (HCSG) stock has gained about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Driven by Operational Efficiency. Healthcare Services Group reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.32 for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), significantly exceeding the analysts' consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.10, representing a 45.45% beat. This marked a substantial return to profitability compared to a loss of $0.44 per share in the prior year's fiscal Q2 2025. The primary factor for this profit improvement was a dramatic reduction in the cost of services, which decreased to 84.1% of revenue in fiscal Q2 2026 from 99.4% in fiscal Q2 2025, demonstrating improved margin discipline and cost control.

2. Reaffirmed Positive 2026 Growth Outlook. Management reaffirmed its commitment to a mid-single-digit revenue growth outlook for the full fiscal year 2026 and provided optimistic fiscal Q3 2026 revenue expectations in the range of $475 million to $485 million. This outlook signals continued confidence in the company's business model and its ability to capitalize on growth opportunities in the latter half of the year.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Healthcare Services (HCSG) stock has gained about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Driven by Operational Efficiency. Healthcare Services Group reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.32 for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), significantly exceeding the analysts' consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.10, representing a 45.45% beat. This marked a substantial return to profitability compared to a loss of $0.44 per share in the prior year's fiscal Q2 2025. The primary factor for this profit improvement was a dramatic reduction in the cost of services, which decreased to 84.1% of revenue in fiscal Q2 2026 from 99.4% in fiscal Q2 2025, demonstrating improved margin discipline and cost control.

2. Reaffirmed Positive 2026 Growth Outlook. Management reaffirmed its commitment to a mid-single-digit revenue growth outlook for the full fiscal year 2026 and provided optimistic fiscal Q3 2026 revenue expectations in the range of $475 million to $485 million. This outlook signals continued confidence in the company's business model and its ability to capitalize on growth opportunities in the latter half of the year.

3. Share Repurchase Program and Robust Financial Health. Healthcare Services Group continued to execute its share repurchase program, buying back $20.9 million in shares during fiscal Q2 2026, contributing to a year-to-date total of $44.9 million. This ongoing program reflects management's confidence in the company's valuation and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Furthermore, the company maintained a strong balance sheet with approximately $200.9 million in cash and marketable securities and an unused $300 million credit line as of the end of fiscal Q2 2026, providing significant financial flexibility.

4. Favorable Healthcare Industry Trends and Analyst Sentiment. The company is benefiting from improving conditions within the broader healthcare services sector, including rising nursing home occupancy rates, which reached 85.7%. This indicates a recovery in demand for services. Additionally, analyst sentiment for HCSG remains largely positive, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from Wall Street analysts and an average price target of $26.50 as of late August 2026, suggesting a potential upside of 18.09% from the stock's price of $22.44 at that time.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.3% change in HCSG stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 79.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120269172026Change
Stock Price ($)20.6021.494.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8521,8650.7%
Net Income Margin (%)3.7%6.6%79.9%
P/E Multiple21.212.0-43.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)70691.6%
Cumulative Contribution4.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HCSG4.3% 
Market (SPY)0.8%9.0%
Sector (XLI)-2.4%4.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.3% change in HCSG stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a -53.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269172026Change
Stock Price ($)21.7721.49-1.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8371,8651.5%
Net Income Margin (%)3.2%6.6%105.1%
P/E Multiple26.012.0-53.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)70692.5%
Cumulative Contribution-1.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HCSG-1.3% 
Market (SPY)11.5%26.2%
Sector (XLI)-4.3%11.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 37.7% change in HCSG stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 980.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120259172026Change
Stock Price ($)15.6121.4937.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7721,8655.2%
Net Income Margin (%)0.6%6.6%980.8%
P/E Multiple105.612.0-88.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)73696.4%
Cumulative Contribution37.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HCSG37.7% 
Market (SPY)19.2%24.6%
Sector (XLI)12.3%12.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 86.1% change in HCSG stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 206.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120239172026Change
Stock Price ($)11.5521.4986.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6751,86511.3%
Net Income Margin (%)2.2%6.6%206.6%
P/E Multiple23.912.0-49.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)74698.3%
Cumulative Contribution86.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HCSG86.1% 
Market (SPY)75.3%30.1%
Sector (XLI)62.7%29.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
HCSG Return-35%-29%-14%12%65%14%-15%
Peers Return8%5%7%17%0%31%87%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HCSG Win Rate50%50%50%42%58%33% 
Peers Win Rate54%52%56%65%48%61% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HCSG Max Drawdown-50%-38%-43%-24%-21%-20% 
Peers Max Drawdown-22%-25%-20%-16%-26%-16% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ARMK, ABM, CTAS, UNF.
[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] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/17/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventHCSGS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-12.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven2 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-38.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven555 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-29.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1118 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-41.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven296 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-10.8%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.1%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven19 days6 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-23.7%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.0%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven39 days123 days

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In The Past

Healthcare Services's stock fell -12.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 13.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventHCSGS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-38.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven555 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-29.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1118 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-41.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven296 days140 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-23.7%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.0%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven39 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-42.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven398 days1085 days

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In The Past

Healthcare Services's stock fell -12.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 13.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Healthcare Services (HCSG)

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is a U.S.-based company that provides essential management, administrative, and operating services to support the non-clinical functions of various healthcare facilities. Its primary clientele includes nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals, for which it manages and operates critical support departments. As of December 2021, HCSG served approximately 3,000 facilities.

The company operates primarily through two segments. The Housekeeping segment is responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary environments within client facilities. Its services include the cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of resident rooms and common areas, as well as the comprehensive laundering and processing of bed linens, uniforms, and residents' personal clothing.

HCSG's second main offering is its Dietary segment, which addresses the nutritional needs of facility residents. This segment provides services such as food purchasing, meal preparation, and professional dietitian services, including the development of menus tailored to meet specific dietary requirements. It also offers on-site management and clinical consulting to optimize the dietary programs of its client facilities.

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  • Housekeeping Services: Cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing resident rooms and common areas within healthcare facilities.
  • Laundry and Linen Services: Laundering and processing bed linens, uniforms, and resident personal clothing for healthcare facilities.
  • Dietary Management Services: Providing food purchasing, meal preparation, professional dietitian services (including menu development), and on-site management and clinical consulting for dietary departments.
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Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) primarily sells its services to other companies and institutions. Based on the provided description, HCSG serves a broad and diversified customer base across the healthcare industry. The company does not appear to have a few dominant major customers that are explicitly named; instead, it serves approximately 3,000 facilities.

HCSG's major customers are categories of healthcare facilities, which include:

  • Nursing homes
  • Retirement complexes
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Hospitals

Specific names of these customer companies and their public symbols are not provided in the background information.

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Theodore Wahl, President and Chief Executive Officer

Theodore Wahl joined Healthcare Services Group in 2004 and was appointed CEO in May 2015. He advanced through various leadership positions within the company, including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Finance. Prior to his tenure at HCSG, Mr. Wahl served as a Senior Manager in EY's Transaction Advisory Group.

Vikas Singh, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Vikas Singh was appointed EVP & Chief Financial Officer in September 2024. He brings over two decades of finance experience, having most recently served as Managing Director of Leveraged Finance & Capital Markets at Bank of America Securities for 14 years. Before that, he worked in the Financial Sponsors Group at Credit Suisse for two years, where he gained expertise in financial structuring and sponsor-led transactions, indicating involvement with private equity firms. Mr. Singh began his career with GSK's Consumer Healthcare Division.

Andrew W. Kush, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Andrew W. Kush serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Healthcare Services Group. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company's daily business operations, ensuring efficient service delivery across all aspects of HCSG.

John C. Shea, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

John C. Shea is the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Healthcare Services Group. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer for the company and has served as Vice President of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer, and Secretary. His earlier career includes roles as a Director at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and a Senior Manager at EY.

Andrew M. Brophy, Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Andrew M. Brophy joined Healthcare Services Group in 2018 and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. He has held roles of increasing responsibility within the company's accounting and finance departments, including Vice President & Controller. Mr. Brophy began his professional career in the Assurance Services practice at PwC.

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Here are the key risks to Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG):

  1. Labor Costs and Workforce Shortages: A significant portion of Healthcare Services Group's operating expenses is attributed to labor costs, particularly within its Environmental Services segment, where it accounted for approximately 78.3% of segment revenues in 2025. The company's financial performance is highly sensitive to fluctuations in wage rates, staffing levels, and legislative changes such as minimum wage increases. The sector has struggled with workforce and occupancy levels not reaching pre-pandemic levels, leading to difficulties in hiring enough qualified personnel. This tight labor market and labor inflation continue to be a considerable headwind.
  2. Dependence on Healthcare Industry Dynamics, Customer Concentration, and Credit Risks: Healthcare Services Group operates exclusively within the healthcare industry, making its business susceptible to shifts in government reimbursement policies, including Medicare and Medicaid, which directly impact its clients' financial health and, consequently, HCSG's revenue streams. The company also faces customer concentration risks, highlighted by the bankruptcy of a major client (Genesis HealthCare, which represented 8.7% of 2024 consolidated revenues), demonstrating the potential for significant adverse effects from the loss of key customers or client solvency issues. Delays in payments from clients or those undergoing bankruptcy can also lead to substantial bad debts.
  3. Cybersecurity Risks: Healthcare Services Group is exposed to significant cybersecurity threats. In October 2024, the company experienced unauthorized activity within its systems that compromised the personal and medical details of approximately 624,500 individuals, including full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, and sensitive medical notes. This incident underscores the ongoing risk of data breaches and cyber-attacks, which can lead to material business impacts, potential litigation, regulatory fines, and reputational damage, despite the company's cybersecurity risk prevention programs.

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The addressable markets for Healthcare Services Group, Inc.'s (HCSG) main products and services in the United States are as follows:

  • Dietary Services: The U.S. healthcare/hospital food services market was valued at approximately USD 22.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 33.57 billion by 2029.
  • Housekeeping Services: The U.S. healthcare environmental services market was valued at USD 6.75 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 9.53 billion by 2029.
  • Laundry and Linen Services: The U.S. hospital linen supply and management services market size was valued at USD 4.70 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.12 billion in 2026.
  • Facility Maintenance Services: The U.S. healthcare facilities management market, which includes facility maintenance, was estimated at USD 93 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 240.9 billion by 2034.

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Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) anticipates several key drivers for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, as indicated by recent forward guidance and analyst commentary:

  1. Organic Growth through Client Expansion and Price Adjustments: The company expects accelerated organic growth in both its Environmental and Dietary Services segments, driven by an expanding client base and increases in contractual prices. New client wins and high retention rates are also contributing factors to this organic expansion.
  2. Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): HCSG plans to pursue strategic M&A activities to "land and expand" in specific markets, complementing its organic growth strategy. The company actively evaluates acquisition opportunities and completed an acquisition in Q1 2025, which contributed to revenue.
  3. Geographic Market Expansion: Healthcare Services Group is focusing on strategic geographic expansion, with particular emphasis on developing its presence in the Midwest. This targeted expansion is expected to fuel growth over the next 12-18 months.
  4. Favorable Industry Demographics and Demand: The company is well-positioned to benefit from improving demand in the healthcare sector, including rising nursing home occupancy rates, which reached 85.7%. Broader demographic tailwinds, such as an aging population, are expected to drive consistent demand for outsourced non-clinical services and contribute to sustainable long-term growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • Healthcare Services Group completed a $50.0 million, 12-month share repurchase plan in 2025, five months ahead of schedule, with $61.6 million in total share repurchases for the year 2025.
  • In February 2026, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 10.0 million outstanding shares of common stock and announced plans to repurchase $75.0 million of its common stock over the next 12 months.
  • The company repurchased over one million shares, or $11.2 million, of its common stock during 2023. Since the February 2023 share repurchase authorization, the company had repurchased approximately $23 million in common stock by Q1 2025, with 5.4 million shares remaining under that authorization. In 2024, the company repurchased over $5.0 million of its common stock.

Share Issuance

  • On May 30, 2023, the company increased the authorized shares under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan by 2,500,000 shares, allowing for share-based awards to officers, employees, non-employee directors, and advisors.
  • In February 2026, 4,416 restricted stock units and 12,618 performance stock units (granted in February 2023) were converted into common stock, based on the achievement of financial goals through December 31, 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • Healthcare Services Group made a strategic "tuck-in acquisition" in 2025, which was its first acquisition since late 2021 and was expected to contribute about 1% to 2025 revenue.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures totaled $5.4 million in 2023 and $6.3 million in 2024.
  • For 2025, capital expenditures were $4.5 million for Environmental Services, $0.9 million for Dietary, and $0.4 million for Corporate Overhead, totaling approximately $5.8 million.
  • The company estimated capital expenditures for 2024 to be approximately $4.0 million to $6.0 million and for 2025 to be approximately $5.0 million to $7.0 million. These expenditures primarily consist of housekeeping and food service equipment purchases, laundry and linen equipment installations, computer hardware and software, and furniture and fixtures.

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Peer Outperformance in Environmental & Facilities Services

HCSG has trailed 54% of its 28 Environmental & Facilities Services peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is GEO. Environmental & Facilities Services ranks 14th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Environmental & Facilities Services constituents that HCSG has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
85%
of 34 industry peers · 38.1% return
3Y
87%
of 30 industry peers · 102.4% return
5Y
46%
of 28 industry peers · -9.1% return
Environmental & Facilities Services peers with revenue growth within 4pp of HCSG's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
HCSG Healthcare Services 3.7% 12.0x 38.1%102.4%-9.1%
GEO GEO 5.3% 14.4x 48.7%336.1%358.5% +368pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Environmental & Facilities Services is HCSG's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 8.3%99.4%179.9% CDNL 2342% · FIX 2211% · STRL 2120%
Marine Transportation 5 84.2%67.1%173.1% HOS 45058% · MATX 201% · SFL 173%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 9.9%53.8%127.5% CAT 336% · ALSN 261% · WAB 228%
Aerospace & Defense 54 -3.6%71.1%75.2% ATI 996% · FTAI 988% · HWM 639%
Rail Transportation 7 29.7%60.6%49.8% FSTR 142% · CSX 69% · UNP 57%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 5.8%37.3%49.5% DXPE 565% · AIT 296% · WCC 208%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 8.4%45.6%40.4% CRS 1265% · PSIX 1083% · EROC 641%
Diversified Support Services 33 12.8%29.9%32.6% LIME 3393% · TH 486% · WLFC 371%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 35.2%-0.7%30.1% XPO 247% · R 243% · CVLG 206%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -24.8%43.1%27.2% UBER 78% · CAR 27% · LYFT -70%
Electrical Components & Equipment 41 6.3%55.7%20.2% POWL 2370% · BE 1335% · VRT 923%
Building Products 33 -13.4%0.9%19.2% LMB 675% · GFF 372% · PPIH 288%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 8.1%2.3%5.5% RCMT 471% · CSW 142% · HHS 72%
Environmental & Facilities Services ← 29 -10.3%23.4%-4.9% CECO 952% · GEO 358% · ADUR 353%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 8.0%4.1%-7.3% BLBD 193% · DE 110% · GENC 52%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -13.5%-24.6%-9.1% HURN 203% · CRAI 92% · GRNQ 55%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -33.0%-15.3%-24.9% EXLS 45% · BR 8% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 2.9%8.5%-29.7% LTM 3105% · UAL 142% · DAL 105%
Office Services & Supplies 9 9.9%23.8%-33.5% PBI 202% · TILE 142% · HNI 47%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 5.6%-19.3%-36.6% BBSI 91% · ADP 53% · PAYX 25%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -11.6%-20.4%-37.7% CHRW 98% · FDX 65% · EXPD 62%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -22.4%14.2%-44.5% CIX 153% · MG 117% · NL 67%
Airport Services 3 -72.3%-79.5%-58.3% JOBY -33% · ASLE -58% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

HCSGARMKABMCTASUNFMedian
NameHealthca.Aramark ABM Indu.Cintas UniFirst  
Mkt Price21.4956.8949.30197.96261.2656.89
Mkt Cap1.515.02.979.24.74.7
Rev LTM1,86519,8459,14611,2652,4939,146
Op Inc LTM1378713502,622144350
FCF LTM1494333121,88188312
FCF 3Y Avg923112141,766112214
CFO LTM1549114082,276240408
CFO 3Y Avg987702922,170268292

Growth & Margins

HCSGARMKABMCTASUNFMedian
NameHealthca.Aramark ABM Indu.Cintas UniFirst  
Rev Chg LTM5.2%11.0%6.0%8.9%1.4%6.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.7%13.7%4.5%8.5%4.6%4.6%
Rev Chg Q2.7%9.3%4.2%8.9%3.9%4.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.7%2.2%1.0%2.2%1.0%1.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM940.6%9.8%33.0%11.1%-23.8%11.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg285.7%33.6%-0.3%13.3%5.6%13.3%
Op Mgn LTM7.4%4.4%3.8%23.3%5.8%5.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.5%4.3%3.5%22.5%6.8%4.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM3.8%0.1%0.1%0.3%-1.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM8.3%4.6%4.5%20.2%9.6%8.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.4%4.2%3.3%20.9%11.0%5.4%
FCF/Rev LTM8.0%2.2%3.4%16.7%3.5%3.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.1%1.7%2.5%17.0%4.6%4.6%

Valuation

HCSGARMKABMCTASUNFMedian
NameHealthca.Aramark ABM Indu.Cintas UniFirst  
Mkt Cap1.515.02.979.24.74.7
P/S0.80.80.37.01.90.8
P/Op Inc10.817.28.330.232.817.2
P/EBIT9.617.28.930.332.817.2
P/E12.039.217.539.640.839.2
P/CFO9.616.57.134.819.716.5
Total Yield8.3%3.4%8.1%3.4%3.0%3.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.8%2.3%0.9%0.5%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.2%2.6%7.5%2.4%3.1%3.1%
D/E0.00.40.60.00.00.0
Net D/E-0.10.40.60.0-0.00.0

Returns

HCSGARMKABMCTASUNFMedian
NameHealthca.Aramark ABM Indu.Cintas UniFirst  
1M Rtn-2.1%-5.8%4.7%-0.7%-8.7%-2.1%
3M Rtn-6.3%6.9%12.4%16.2%0.2%6.9%
6M Rtn12.2%45.9%33.3%9.5%-1.3%12.2%
12M Rtn38.1%53.5%12.2%-0.0%55.2%38.1%
3Y Rtn102.4%117.8%28.7%57.9%55.1%57.9%
1M Excs Rtn-1.3%-5.1%5.4%-0.0%-8.0%-1.3%
3M Excs Rtn-6.9%3.6%11.2%14.1%-2.2%3.6%
6M Excs Rtn-4.8%28.1%18.2%-8.0%-17.4%-4.8%
12M Excs Rtn22.0%37.5%-2.6%-15.3%38.1%22.0%
3Y Excs Rtn28.5%50.6%-38.0%-12.3%-16.8%-12.3%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Dietary1,012950905894821
Environmental Services (EVS)825765767796821
Total1,8371,7161,6711,6901,642


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222004
Environmental Services (EVS)72757281 
Employee Retention Credits (ERC) refunds34    
Dietary25464526 
Corporate expenses-76-68-62-63 
Gain on deferred compensation plan investments  -7  
Corporate and Eliminations    -8
Food Services    2
Housekeeping Laundry, Linen & other Services    29
Total5653484424


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Dietary292263222175236
Environmental Services (EVS)254250226214265
Corporate expenses245205332396221
Total791718780785723


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$21.49 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.5 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-15.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$22.72$20.93
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-5.4%2.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility29.6%42.2%
Downside Capture84.9152.54
Upside Capture40.6980.61
Correlation (SPY)9.3%25.1%
HCSG Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.330.340.230.820.830.85
Up Beta-0.84-1.34-0.640.350.850.87
Down Beta-3.82-0.67-0.030.711.090.59
Up Capture75%62%77%89%81%98%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days10203565132371
Down Capture275%202%54%113%67%99%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days10212760115363

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HCSG
HCSG37.8%42.1%0.86-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.5%17.2%0.5212.2%
Equity (SPY)16.6%12.9%0.9224.5%
Gold (GLD)17.4%29.3%0.558.0%
Commodities (DBC)45.8%20.7%1.72-12.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%13.5%0.1621.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-34.9%43.9%-0.855.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HCSG
HCSG-2.7%41.9%0.05-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.2%17.6%0.5333.4%
Equity (SPY)12.6%17.2%0.5634.1%
Gold (GLD)18.9%18.8%0.814.6%
Commodities (DBC)11.7%19.6%0.470.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.0%18.8%-0.0535.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.5%0.3815.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HCSG
HCSG-3.8%40.6%0.04-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.0%20.1%0.5739.1%
Equity (SPY)15.1%18.0%0.7139.8%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.4%0.604.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%18.1%0.399.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%20.7%0.1738.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.0%66.1%1.0213.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 815202610.1%
Average Daily Volume0.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity68.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/24/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/22/2026-5.0%-4.2%-7.5%
4/22/202618.3%11.5%7.6%
2/11/202615.8%5.5%0.9%
10/22/202513.8%16.1%4.1%
7/23/202512.1%1.7%16.7%
4/23/202529.5%49.1%54.1%
2/12/2025-1.8%-2.2%-2.2%
10/23/20242.8%7.1%10.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131115
# Negative11139
Median Positive13.2%11.5%4.2%
Median Negative-8.9%-4.2%-12.5%
Max Positive29.5%49.1%54.1%
Max Negative-16.2%-23.8%-19.1%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/22/2026-5.0%-4.2%-7.5%
4/22/202618.3%11.5%7.6%
2/11/202615.8%5.5%0.9%
10/22/202513.8%16.1%4.1%
7/23/202512.1%1.7%16.7%
4/23/202529.5%49.1%54.1%
2/12/2025-1.8%-2.2%-2.2%
10/23/20242.8%7.1%10.7%
7/24/2024-6.7%-3.0%-9.9%
4/24/2024-6.1%-11.1%-5.0%
2/14/202427.2%28.0%28.1%
10/25/2023-9.5%-4.1%0.3%
7/26/2023-14.5%-14.7%-17.4%
4/26/20237.5%8.5%2.6%
2/15/20237.1%14.3%5.3%
10/19/2022-1.2%-0.5%3.2%
7/20/2022-16.2%-23.8%-19.1%
4/20/202219.9%4.7%2.7%
2/9/20222.7%-1.6%4.2%
10/20/2021-14.0%-13.9%-17.0%
7/21/2021-12.4%-13.6%-18.7%
4/21/202113.2%12.0%8.7%
2/10/2021-8.9%-10.9%-12.5%
10/21/20205.6%-2.4%0.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131115
# Negative11139
Median Positive13.2%11.5%4.2%
Median Negative-8.9%-4.2%-12.5%
Max Positive29.5%49.1%54.1%
Max Negative-16.2%-23.8%-19.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/24/202610-Q
03/31/202604/24/202610-Q
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202507/25/202510-Q
03/31/202504/25/202510-Q
12/31/202402/14/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202210/21/202210-Q
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06/30/202607/24/202610-Q
03/31/202604/24/202610-Q
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202507/25/202510-Q
03/31/202504/25/202510-Q
12/31/202402/14/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202210/21/202210-Q
06/30/202207/22/202210-Q
03/31/202204/22/202210-Q
12/31/202102/18/202210-K
09/30/202110/22/202110-Q
06/30/202107/23/202110-Q
03/31/202104/23/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202010/23/202010-Q
06/30/202007/24/202010-Q
03/31/202004/24/202010-Q
12/31/201902/21/202010-K
09/30/201910/25/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/27/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Cost of Services MarginReported 86.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 86.0% for 2026
2026 SG&A MarginReported9.5%10.0%10.5% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 10.0% for 2026
2026 Effective Tax RateReported 25.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 25.0% for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Cost of ServicesReported 0.86  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.86 for 2026
2026 Revenue GrowthReported 5.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 5.0% for 2026
2026 SG&AReported0.10.1  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.1 for 2026
2026 Effective Tax RateReported 25.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 25.0% for 2026
2027 Share RepurchasesReported 75.00 Mil    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/11/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Cost of ServicesReported 0.86  0.0%Same NewGuidance: 0.86 for 2025
2026 Revenue GrowthReported 5.0%    
2026 SG&AReported0.10.10.1 0.0%Same NewGuidance: 0.1 for 2025
2026 Effective Tax RateReported 25.0%    
2026 Share RepurchasesReported 75.00 Mil    

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/22/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Cost of Services MarginReported 86.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 86.0% for 2025
2025 SG&A MarginReported9.5%10.0%10.5% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 10.0% for 2025
2025 Long-term SG&A MarginReported8.5%9.0%9.5%   

Insider Activity

Updated 8/5/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kush, AndrewEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell805202623.2415,598362,498528,501Form
2Brophy, Andrew MSVP & Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell226202621.752,49054,158342,236Form
3Orr, Patrick JEVP & Chief Revenue OfficerDirectSell219202620.5445,500934,570916,392Form
4Shea, John ChristopherEVP & Chief Admin. OfficerDirectSell219202620.4154,3571,109,189597,722Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kush, AndrewEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell805202623.2415,598362,498528,501Form
2Brophy, Andrew MSVP & Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell226202621.752,49054,158342,236Form
3Orr, Patrick JEVP & Chief Revenue OfficerDirectSell219202620.5445,500934,570916,392Form
4Shea, John ChristopherEVP & Chief Admin. OfficerDirectSell219202620.4154,3571,109,189597,722Form
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