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Sotera Health (SHC)


Market Price (5/11/2026): $15.785 | Market Cap: $4.5 Bil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services

Sotera Health (SHC)


Market Price (5/11/2026): $15.785
Market Cap: $4.5 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services

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Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 32%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Healthcare Product Safety & Compliance. Themes include Medical Device Sterilization, Biopharmaceutical Testing & Safety, and Advanced Diagnostics Support.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -1.1%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -79%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 38x

Key risks
SHC key risks include [1] significant financial liabilities from extensive litigation and regulatory scrutiny over its ethylene oxide emissions and [2] a high debt load that limits financial flexibility.

0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 32%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Healthcare Product Safety & Compliance. Themes include Medical Device Sterilization, Biopharmaceutical Testing & Safety, and Advanced Diagnostics Support.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -1.1%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -79%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 38x
6 Key risks
SHC key risks include [1] significant financial liabilities from extensive litigation and regulatory scrutiny over its ethylene oxide emissions and [2] a high debt load that limits financial flexibility.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Sotera Health (SHC) stock has lost about 15% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant secondary offering and large insider selling by major shareholders.

In early March 2026, Sotera Health announced a secondary offering of 25 million shares of common stock by affiliates of Warburg Pincus LLC and GTCR LLC. The company itself did not sell any shares or receive proceeds. This was accompanied by substantial insider selling, with GTCR Investment XI LLC selling 10 million shares for $152.7 million on March 6, 2026, and Warburg Pincus selling 15 million shares for an estimated $229.05 million on March 10, 2026 (based on an average price of $15.27 per share). This considerable increase in available shares and significant divestment by major holders likely created downward pressure on the stock.

2. Persistent investor concerns regarding Ethylene Oxide (EO) litigation and regulatory uncertainty.

Despite some positive legal developments, such as the Georgia State Court dismissing five bellwether cases in March 2026 due to plaintiffs' inability to prove general causation, the stock continues to be impacted by "ongoing investor concerns about legal challenges and regulatory uncertainties" related to the company's ethylene oxide sterilization operations. Furthermore, Sotera Health reported a $34 million legal settlement in the first quarter of 2026 connected to EO litigation in Illinois, which affected operating cash flow. These lingering legal issues overshadow otherwise strong financial performance, such as the Q1 2026 earnings beat.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -12.9% change in SHC stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -58.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265102026Change
Stock Price ($)18.1215.78-12.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1501,1893.4%
Net Income Margin (%)4.8%9.9%105.6%
P/E Multiple92.938.2-58.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)284285-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution-12.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SHC-12.9% 
Market (SPY)3.6%63.1%
Sector (XLV)-6.9%51.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.9% change in SHC stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -80.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255102026Change
Stock Price ($)16.6015.78-4.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1251,1895.7%
Net Income Margin (%)2.1%9.9%363.7%
P/E Multiple196.238.2-80.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)284285-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution-4.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SHC-4.9% 
Market (SPY)5.5%57.3%
Sector (XLV)0.3%48.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 37.2% change in SHC stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a 145.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020255102026Change
Stock Price ($)11.5015.7837.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1001,1898.1%
Net Income Margin (%)4.0%9.9%145.5%
P/E Multiple73.438.2-48.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)283285-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution37.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SHC37.2% 
Market (SPY)30.4%42.3%
Sector (XLV)4.0%38.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.9% change in SHC stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -19.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235102026Change
Stock Price ($)16.7715.78-5.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0041,18918.5%
P/S Multiple4.73.8-19.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)280285-1.6%
Cumulative Contribution-5.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
SHC-5.9% 
Market (SPY)78.7%39.8%
Sector (XLV)13.0%36.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
SHC Return-14%-65%102%-19%29%-11%-43%
Peers Return46%-25%4%-4%16%-4%22%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%95%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SHC Win Rate50%33%50%50%58%60% 
Peers Win Rate73%40%44%46%55%40% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SHC Max Drawdown-24%-75%0%-36%-28%-26% 
Peers Max Drawdown-3%-37%-17%-18%-12%-12% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: STE, SOLV, CRL, LH, DGX.
[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 5/8/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventSHCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-28.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven122 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-33.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven802 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-17.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven23 days31 days

Compare to STE, SOLV, CRL, LH, DGX

In The Past

Sotera Health's stock fell -28.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 39.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventSHCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-28.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven122 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-33.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven802 days24 days

Compare to STE, SOLV, CRL, LH, DGX

In The Past

Sotera Health's stock fell -28.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 39.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Sotera Health (SHC)

Sotera Health Company provides sterilization, and lab testing and advisory services in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company's sterilization services include gamma and electron beam irradiation, and EO processing; Nelson Labs comprise microbiological and analytical chemistry testing; and advisory services for medical device and biopharmaceutical industries. It serves medical devices; pharmaceuticals; food and agricultural products; and commercial, advanced, and specialty application industries. The company was formerly known as Sotera Health Topco, Inc. and changed its name to Sotera Health Company in October 2020. Sotera Health Company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Broadview Heights, Ohio.

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Analogies for Sotera Health (SHC):
  1. Sotera Health is like Charles River Laboratories for specialized sterilization and product safety testing of medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
  2. Sotera Health is similar to Eurofins Scientific, but focused on sterilization and analytical chemistry testing for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries.

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  • Sterilization Services: Sotera Health offers sterilization through various methods, including gamma and electron beam irradiation, and ethylene oxide (EO) processing.
  • Lab Testing Services (Nelson Labs): Through its Nelson Labs segment, the company provides comprehensive microbiological and analytical chemistry testing for various industries.
  • Advisory Services: Sotera Health delivers expert guidance and consulting specifically for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries.
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Sotera Health (SHC) operates on a business-to-business (B2B) model, providing sterilization, lab testing, and advisory services primarily to other companies.

Due to the diversified nature of its client base, Sotera Health does not publicly disclose individual "major customers," as no single customer accounts for a significant portion of its consolidated revenues (typically 10% or more, which would necessitate disclosure in financial filings). Therefore, specific named customer companies are not publicly identified.

Instead, Sotera Health serves a broad range of companies across the following major industries, which constitute its customer base:

  • Companies in the medical devices industry.
  • Companies in the pharmaceuticals industry.
  • Companies involved in food and agricultural products.
  • Companies in commercial, advanced, and specialty application industries.

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Michael B. Petras, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Michael B. Petras, Jr. has served as Chief Executive Officer of Sotera Health since June 2016 and as Chairman of its board since October 2020. Prior to joining Sotera Health, Mr. Petras was the chief executive officer of Post-Acute Solutions at Cardinal Health, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, and chief executive officer of Cardinal Health at-Home from 2013 to 2015. From 2011 to 2013, he served as the chief executive officer for AssuraMed Holdings, Inc., a medical products supplier backed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Goldman Sachs private equity firms, which was subsequently sold to Cardinal Health, Inc. in 2013 for approximately $2 billion. Before that, he was president and chief executive officer at GE Lighting, a General Electric Company business unit, from 2008 to 2011, having spent over two decades in various management roles at GE.

Jonathan M. Lyons Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jonathan M. Lyons has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sotera Health since June 2023. Before his tenure at Sotera Health, Mr. Lyons was the Vice President, Corporate FP&A for Owens Corning, where he was also responsible for Mergers & Acquisitions. His prior roles at Owens Corning included segment CFO for the Insulation business and the Composites business, where he oversaw Supply Chain and Sourcing. He also served as the company's Treasurer, acting as a liaison to the Finance Committee of the Board and leading return to shareholders activities.

Riaz Bandali President, Nordion

Riaz Bandali has served as President of Nordion since February 2022.

Michael P. Rutz President, Sterigenics

Michael P. Rutz has served as President of Sterigenics since October 2020. He was previously the Chief Operating Officer of Sterigenics from May 2020 to October 2020. Before joining Sotera Health, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Semiconductor Business Unit at Littlefuse, Inc.

Joseph A. Shrawder President, Nelson Labs

Joseph A. Shrawder holds the position of President, Nelson Labs.

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The key risks to Sotera Health (SHC) primarily revolve around its sterilization services, particularly those involving ethylene oxide (EO), and its financial leverage.

  1. Ethylene Oxide (EO) Litigation and Regulatory Pressures: Sotera Health faces substantial and ongoing legal and regulatory challenges related to its use of ethylene oxide (EO) for sterilization. The company's Sterigenics subsidiary has been subjected to hundreds of personal injury claims and tort lawsuits alleging health issues from long-term environmental exposure to EO emissions. Sotera Health has paid significant settlements, including $408.0 million to resolve over 870 lawsuits, with hundreds of additional claims still pending. Furthermore, increased regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through new NESHAP and FIFRA requirements necessitates material capital investments for environmental enhancements, such as approximately $51 million planned for 2026. There are also ongoing investigations into potential breaches of fiduciary duty by company officers concerning alleged false and misleading statements about emissions control systems.

  2. Concentrated Supply Chain Risk: The company faces significant supply chain vulnerabilities due to its reliance on a limited number of suppliers for critical sterilization materials. A substantial portion of its Cobalt-60 (Co-60) is sourced under long-term contracts with a small group of Canadian and Russian reactors. Additionally, Sotera Health relies on a single EO supplier for its U.S. sterilization operations. This concentration exposes the company to potential disruptions stemming from geopolitical events or other supply-related issues.

  3. High Debt Leverage and Financial Stability Concerns: Sotera Health carries a considerable amount of debt. While the company has been working to reduce its net leverage ratio, its Altman Z-Score of 1.59 indicates a potential risk of financial instability. The company's interest coverage is weak, and its liabilities significantly outweigh its cash and near-term receivables. Adverse legal outcomes from the ongoing EO litigation, if substantial enforceable judgments exceed specified thresholds, could potentially trigger events of default under its senior secured credit facilities and other indentures, directly linking legal and financial risks.

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The intensifying regulatory scrutiny, litigation, and public pressure surrounding Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization, coupled with the active development and potential widespread adoption of alternative sterilization technologies, pose a significant emerging threat to Sotera Health's core sterilization services.

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Sotera Health operates in several addressable markets for its main products and services:

  • The company's overall serviceable addressable market (SAM) is estimated to be approximately $18 billion globally, which includes outsourced service segments and the in-house sterilization market.
  • For its Sterigenics segment, the addressable market for sterilization services is $4.5 billion.
  • The global sterilization services market was valued at approximately $3.75 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $5.49 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9%. Another source estimates the global sterilization services market to reach $7.42 billion by 2031 from $5.74 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 5.29%. North America held the largest share of this market in 2025, at 39.10%.
  • For its Nelson Labs segment, the global healthcare analytical testing services market was valued at approximately $16.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach around $41.0 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 9.8% from 2026 to 2035. North America accounted for over 41.5% of this market in 2025.
  • Within healthcare analytical testing, pharmaceutical analytical testing services represented 62.3% of the market in 2025. The global pharmaceutical analytical testing outsourcing market was valued at $8.3 billion in 2023.

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Expected drivers of future revenue growth for Sotera Health (SHC) over the next 2-3 years include:

  1. Strategic Pricing Initiatives: Sotera Health has demonstrated pricing power across its business segments, with favorable pricing contributing to revenue growth in Sterigenics and Nordion in 2025. The company has also outlined plans for continued price increases in 2026 for Sterigenics (4%), Nordion (3%), and Nelson Labs (3%), which are expected to support top-line expansion.
  2. Increased Volume and Demand for Sterilization Services: The Sterigenics segment has experienced strong volume and mix benefits, including a recovery from inventory destocking by hospitals and distributors that contributed to 10% revenue growth in 2025. This momentum in volume is anticipated to continue, driving overall revenue.
  3. Capacity Expansion and Capital Investments: Sotera Health is committed to continuous investment in its facilities and technology to increase capacity, particularly within the growing medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. This ongoing capital deployment is aimed at strengthening existing businesses and meeting the increasing demand for its mission-critical services.
  4. Growth in Core Lab Testing Services: While the Nelson Labs segment has faced some challenges in expert advisory services, the company anticipates growth in its core lab testing services. This area is expected to contribute to overall revenue growth as operational efficiencies, lab optimization, and favorable pricing in this segment continue.

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Share Repurchases

  • In November 2020, as part of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), Sotera Health used a portion of the proceeds to repurchase approximately 1.7 million shares from executive officers.

Share Issuance

  • Sotera Health completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in November 2020, listing its shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
  • The number of shares outstanding increased from 0.253 billion at the end of 2020 to 0.286 billion by the end of 2025.
  • The company's CEO and SVP received common shares in March 2026 from the conversion of performance-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Share Appreciation Units (SAUs) granted in prior years (e.g., 2024, 2025).

Outbound Investments

  • In November 2021, Sotera Health acquired Wisconsin-based Regulatory Compliance Associates (RCA) for a purchase price of a little over $30 million, expanding its US-based quality, regulatory, and technical consulting capabilities.
  • In August 2020, Sotera Health acquired Canadian-based Iotron Industries, which expanded its electron beam (EBeam) footprint and added expertise to its Sterigenics business.

Capital Expenditures

  • Sotera Health's capital expenditures were $77 million for the first half of 2025, primarily focused on Sterigenics capacity expansions, US Ethylene Oxide (EO) facility enhancements, and Nordion's Cobalt development programs.
  • The company projected its full-year 2024 capital expenditures to be between $175 million and $185 million.
  • Capital expenditures are anticipated to decrease in 2025 and 2026, which is expected to accelerate free cash flow generation.

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Financials

SHCSTESOLVCRLLHDGXMedian
NameSotera H.Steris SolventumCharles .Labcorp Quest Di. 
Mkt Price15.78207.4573.38177.62254.12187.39182.50
Mkt Cap4.520.412.88.720.920.616.6
Rev LTM1,1895,8288,2614,02714,14411,2787,045
Op Inc LTM3811,0695584461,5711,614814
FCF LTM97917-2033911,3841,326654
FCF 3Y Avg-587545684561,0681,110661
CFO LTM2611,2671516071,8141,850937
CFO 3Y Avg1201,1149246961,5411,5591,019

Growth & Margins

SHCSTESOLVCRLLHDGXMedian
NameSotera H.Steris SolventumCharles .Labcorp Quest Di. 
Rev Chg LTM7.4%8.0%-0.6%0.1%7.3%11.0%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.4%9.7%--0.5%6.4%5.7%6.4%
Rev Chg Q10.0%9.2%-3.1%1.2%5.8%9.2%7.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.2%2.2%-0.8%0.3%1.4%2.2%1.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM26.3%15.3%-30.9%14.1%37.6%15.5%15.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg19.3%16.8%--10.7%5.1%9.9%9.9%
Op Mgn LTM32.0%18.3%6.8%11.1%11.1%14.3%12.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg28.9%18.1%12.2%11.6%9.6%13.9%13.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.9%0.1%-0.8%1.1%0.2%0.2%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM22.0%21.7%1.8%15.1%12.8%16.4%15.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.1%20.9%11.2%17.2%11.6%15.2%13.4%
FCF/Rev LTM8.1%15.7%-2.5%9.7%9.8%11.8%9.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-5.8%14.1%6.9%11.3%8.0%10.8%9.4%

Valuation

SHCSTESOLVCRLLHDGXMedian
NameSotera H.Steris SolventumCharles .Labcorp Quest Di. 
Mkt Cap4.520.412.88.720.920.616.6
P/S3.83.51.52.21.51.82.0
P/Op Inc11.819.122.919.513.312.816.2
P/EBIT12.720.36.4-146.015.212.512.6
P/E38.228.88.9-47.122.220.121.2
P/CFO17.216.184.714.311.511.115.2
Total Yield2.6%4.6%11.2%-2.1%5.7%6.7%5.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.2%0.0%0.0%1.1%1.7%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-1.9%3.4%-5.0%5.3%6.1%5.0%
D/E0.50.10.40.40.30.30.3
Net D/E0.40.10.40.30.30.30.3

Returns

SHCSTESOLVCRLLHDGXMedian
NameSotera H.Steris SolventumCharles .Labcorp Quest Di. 
1M Rtn2.7%-6.8%11.5%1.1%-2.6%-2.2%-0.5%
3M Rtn-11.1%-17.5%-6.1%-6.1%-8.1%-1.3%-7.1%
6M Rtn0.6%-21.0%2.6%5.7%1.1%5.3%1.8%
12M Rtn20.2%-7.5%4.5%28.0%4.5%7.8%6.2%
3Y Rtn6.8%2.7%6.2%-9.3%18.2%52.0%6.5%
1M Excs Rtn-5.1%-15.7%2.5%-7.2%-15.4%-13.7%-10.5%
3M Excs Rtn-17.8%-24.3%-12.8%-12.9%-14.8%-8.0%-13.8%
6M Excs Rtn-9.1%-23.1%-0.5%-3.0%-7.0%-2.8%-5.0%
12M Excs Rtn-11.4%-38.3%-19.3%-1.7%-26.9%-23.3%-21.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-78.7%-67.1%-74.7%-88.1%-65.8%-35.2%-70.9%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Sterigenics698667627572499
Nelson Labs229222223219205
Nordion173160154141115
Total1,1001,0491,004931818


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$15.78 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.5 
First Trading Date11/20/2020 
Distance from 52W High-18.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$14.92$16.03
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA5.7%-1.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility34.7%38.8%
Downside Capture0.850.64
Upside Capture79.36110.41
Correlation (SPY)59.9%42.4%
SHC Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.311.741.461.311.331.04
Up Beta2.502.532.262.111.671.38
Down Beta4.410.851.090.801.180.77
Up Capture160%134%82%104%135%57%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days13192761120360
Down Capture261%181%155%122%113%102%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days9243661127381

[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 SHC
SHC22.6%38.7%0.60-
Sector ETF (XLV)7.9%15.4%0.3042.1%
Equity (SPY)29.0%12.5%1.8342.4%
Gold (GLD)39.8%27.0%1.2210.8%
Commodities (DBC)50.6%18.0%2.21-10.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.0%13.5%0.6627.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-17.4%42.1%-0.3413.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SHC
SHC-8.6%65.0%0.07-
Sector ETF (XLV)4.9%14.6%0.1627.4%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5930.9%
Gold (GLD)20.9%17.9%0.956.0%
Commodities (DBC)13.8%19.1%0.595.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.8%0.0827.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.0%56.0%0.3411.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with SHC
SHC-4.3%63.4%0.08-
Sector ETF (XLV)9.3%16.5%0.4627.2%
Equity (SPY)15.1%17.9%0.7231.3%
Gold (GLD)13.4%15.9%0.696.0%
Commodities (DBC)9.3%17.8%0.445.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.8%20.7%0.2427.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.8%66.9%1.0711.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity12.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 33120265.8%
Average Daily Volume2.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity284.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-0.4%  
2/24/2026-4.4%-9.0%-20.9%
11/4/2025-1.1%-5.2%-0.3%
8/8/202524.5%40.5%41.8%
5/1/20255.2%14.3%6.4%
1/14/2025-2.5%1.7%2.3%
11/5/2024-2.4%0.8%-15.9%
8/5/20247.6%10.1%16.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive9911
# Negative11108
Median Positive1.7%7.5%6.4%
Median Negative-4.4%-9.3%-14.4%
Max Positive24.5%40.5%41.8%
Max Negative-10.8%-14.5%-32.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202408/05/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Warburg, Pincus & COSee FootnoteSell310202615.2715,000,000229,050,000291,702,077Form
2Warburg, Pincus & COSee FootnoteSell310202615.2715,000,000229,050,000291,702,077Form
3Gtcr, Investment XI Llc See FootnoteSell310202615.2710,000,000152,700,000194,468,046Form
4Petras, Michael B JRChairman & CEODirectSell1210202516.45315,8965,196,4899,093,396Form
5Petras, Michael B JRChairman & CEOGrantor TrustSell1210202516.45394,8616,495,46379,279,015Form