Healthcare Services (HCSG)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $25.77 | Market Cap: $1.7 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

Healthcare Services (HCSG)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $25.77
Market Cap: $1.7 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 6.0%, FCF Yield is 6.1%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%

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

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%

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 6.0%, FCF Yield is 6.1%
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 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
4 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 11/2/2026

Healthcare Services (HCSG) stock has gained about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Healthcare Services Group reported stronger-than-expected earnings for fiscal Q3 2026. The company announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, which significantly surpassed analyst consensus estimates of approximately $0.22 to $0.24 per share. This earnings beat was partly driven by a $6.1 million recovery related to the Genesis bankruptcy and a reduction in bad-debt expense.

2. Management raised its 2027 revenue growth outlook and provided robust fiscal Q4 2026 guidance. Following the fiscal Q3 2026 results, the company increased its 2027 revenue growth projections to low double digits, an upgrade from its prior mid-single-digit expectation. Additionally, Healthcare Services Group guided for fiscal Q4 2026 revenue to be in the range of $535 million to $545 million, indicating confidence in continued operational momentum.

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Updated on 11/2/2026

Healthcare Services (HCSG) stock has gained about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Healthcare Services Group reported stronger-than-expected earnings for fiscal Q3 2026. The company announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, which significantly surpassed analyst consensus estimates of approximately $0.22 to $0.24 per share. This earnings beat was partly driven by a $6.1 million recovery related to the Genesis bankruptcy and a reduction in bad-debt expense.

2. Management raised its 2027 revenue growth outlook and provided robust fiscal Q4 2026 guidance. Following the fiscal Q3 2026 results, the company increased its 2027 revenue growth projections to low double digits, an upgrade from its prior mid-single-digit expectation. Additionally, Healthcare Services Group guided for fiscal Q4 2026 revenue to be in the range of $535 million to $545 million, indicating confidence in continued operational momentum.

3. The strategic acquisition of NEXDINE Hospitality is expected to boost future revenue and earnings. In early October 2026, Healthcare Services Group completed its $93.5 million acquisition of NEXDINE Hospitality. This acquisition is projected to add over $150 million in annual revenue and is anticipated to be immediately accretive to earnings, expanding the company's footprint in senior living and hospitality markets.

4. Positive analyst sentiment and upgrades contributed to the upward trend. Several analysts revised their earnings estimates upwards for Healthcare Services Group. Notably, William Blair added HCSG to its November Analyst Conviction List, identifying it as a top high-conviction pick for the next six months. Zacks Research also upgraded HCSG from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating on October 28, 2026.

5. Ongoing share repurchases signal management confidence and enhance shareholder value. During fiscal Q3 2026, the company repurchased $11.7 million of its common stock as part of a larger plan to repurchase $75.0 million through January 2027. These buybacks, totaling $56.6 million year-to-date, can reduce the number of outstanding shares, thereby boosting earnings per share and reflecting management's positive outlook on the company's valuation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.6% change in HCSG stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 28.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)23.3025.7610.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8651,8800.8%
Net Income Margin (%)6.6%5.6%-15.4%
P/E Multiple13.016.728.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)69681.1%
Cumulative Contribution10.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HCSG10.6% 
Market (SPY)0.7%-15.2%
Sector (XLI)-5.6%1.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 20.3% change in HCSG stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 52.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)430202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)21.4125.7620.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8521,8801.5%
Net Income Margin (%)3.7%5.6%52.2%
P/E Multiple22.016.7-24.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)70682.7%
Cumulative Contribution20.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HCSG20.3% 
Market (SPY)4.9%1.1%
Sector (XLI)-2.6%7.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 44.2% change in HCSG stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 153.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202511022026Change
Stock Price ($)17.8725.7644.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8081,8804.0%
Net Income Margin (%)2.2%5.6%153.9%
P/E Multiple32.516.7-48.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)72686.2%
Cumulative Contribution44.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HCSG44.2% 
Market (SPY)11.2%19.1%
Sector (XLI)10.4%11.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 171.2% change in HCSG stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 204.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202311022026Change
Stock Price ($)9.5025.76171.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6721,88012.5%
Net Income Margin (%)1.8%5.6%204.3%
P/E Multiple23.016.7-27.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)74689.4%
Cumulative Contribution171.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HCSG171.2% 
Market (SPY)86.0%28.4%
Sector (XLI)79.4%27.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
HCSG Return-35%-29%-14%12%65%35%0%
Peers Return8%5%7%17%0%34%90%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HCSG Win Rate50%50%50%42%58%45% 
Peers Win Rate54%52%56%65%48%66% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%36% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HCSG Max Drawdown-50%-38%-43%-24%-21%-20% 
Peers Max Drawdown-22%-25%-20%-16%-26%-18% 
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 11/2/2026 (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 outperformed 71% of its 28 Environmental & Facilities Services peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is GEO. Environmental & Facilities Services ranks 18th 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
91%
of 32 industry peers · 44.2% return
3Y
90%
of 30 industry peers · 156.6% return
5Y
71%
of 28 industry peers · 42.9% 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 4.0% 16.7x 44.2%156.6%42.9% —
GEO GEO 5.3% 12.5x 64.3%208.5%228.1% +185pp
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 29 -8.2%92.7%152.3% STRL 1265% · FIX 1201% · AGX 751%
Marine Transportation 5 47.3%44.2%146.6% MATX 183% · KEX 151%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 16.0%61.2%102.0% ALSN 260% · WAB 224% · CAT 221%
Aerospace & Defense 52 -12.4%62.8%70.6% ATI 975% · FTAI 967% · HWM 604%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 20.9%40.4%58.3% DXPE 413% · AIT 222% · URI 216%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 6.2%55.1%36.5% CRS 888% · MLI 337% · SYM 271%
Rail Transportation 7 33.9%56.1%34.2% CSX 55% · UNP 43% · NSC 34%
Diversified Support Services 32 21.0%43.3%33.6% CXW 240% · OPLN 169% · CACI 137%
Building Products 32 -6.2%13.0%24.0% GFF 368% · TT 141% · JCI 118%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 33.6%10.8%9.9% R 273% · XPO 263% · ARCB 27%
Electrical Components & Equipment 37 -6.2%74.9%5.4% POWL 1808% · VRT 796% · BE 511%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 14.6%-0.6%-5.4% CSW 104% · CSL 81% · DD 67%
Office Services & Supplies 9 25.6%20.4%-11.2% PBI 174% · TILE 165% · HNI 55%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -16.4%0.3%-14.2% EXLS 64% · BR 13% · G -13%
Research & Consulting Services 13 4.9%-10.7%-19.3% HURN 270% · FCN 31% · BAH 11%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 12.4%-5.6%-21.0% DE 101% · TTC 22% · AGCO 6%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -54.3%16.3%-27.6% BCO 67%
Environmental & Facilities Services ← 29 -33.0%23.7%-29.1% GEO 228% · CLH 153% · RSG 95%
Passenger Airlines 11 1.0%52.5%-29.7% LTM 2790% · UAL 128% · DAL 115%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -24.7%-8.8%-39.0% FDX 86% · EXPD 74% · CHRW 53%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 21.2%-9.1%-42.3% ADP 48% · FA 28% · PAYX 9%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -18.8%39.7%-63.3% UBER 56% · LYFT -63% · CAR -67%
Airport Services 4 -53.4%-61.7%-86.5% JOBY -51%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

HCSGARMKABMCTASUNFMedian
NameHealthca.Aramark ABM Indu.Cintas UniFirst  
Mkt Price25.7754.2453.97225.80257.5154.24
Mkt Cap1.814.33.290.44.74.7
Rev LTM1,88019,8459,14611,5612,5239,146
Op Inc LTM1198713502,730136350
FCF LTM1074333122,03371312
FCF 3Y Avg1013112141,844116214
CFO LTM1139114082,434205408
CFO 3Y Avg1077702922,249266292

Growth & Margins

HCSGARMKABMCTASUNFMedian
NameHealthca.Aramark ABM Indu.Cintas UniFirst  
Rev Chg LTM4.0%11.0%6.0%9.5%3.7%6.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.0%13.7%4.5%8.7%4.2%4.5%
Rev Chg Q3.3%9.3%4.2%10.9%5.0%5.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.8%2.2%1.0%2.6%1.2%1.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM171.3%9.8%33.0%13.0%-26.3%13.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg65.1%33.6%-0.3%13.6%3.9%13.6%
Op Mgn LTM6.3%4.4%3.8%23.6%5.4%5.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.2%4.3%3.5%22.8%6.8%4.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.0%0.1%0.1%0.3%-0.4%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM6.0%4.6%4.5%21.1%8.1%6.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.9%4.2%3.3%21.2%10.8%5.9%
FCF/Rev LTM5.7%2.2%3.4%17.6%2.8%3.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.5%1.7%2.5%17.4%4.7%4.7%

Valuation

HCSGARMKABMCTASUNFMedian
NameHealthca.Aramark ABM Indu.Cintas UniFirst  
Mkt Cap1.814.33.290.44.74.7
P/S0.90.70.37.81.80.9
P/Op Inc14.716.49.133.134.216.4
P/EBIT13.516.49.733.434.216.4
P/E16.737.319.143.842.537.3
P/CFO15.515.77.837.122.715.7
Total Yield6.0%3.5%7.4%3.1%2.9%3.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.9%2.1%0.8%0.5%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.4%2.7%7.1%2.3%3.3%3.3%
D/E0.00.50.60.00.00.0
Net D/E-0.10.40.60.0-0.00.0

Returns

HCSGARMKABMCTASUNFMedian
NameHealthca.Aramark ABM Indu.Cintas UniFirst  
1M Rtn23.5%-2.4%10.2%17.0%2.3%10.2%
3M Rtn10.1%-4.2%11.4%11.0%-11.5%10.1%
6M Rtn22.1%21.6%36.1%36.0%3.4%22.1%
12M Rtn44.2%44.7%28.9%24.4%67.9%44.2%
3Y Rtn156.7%97.8%40.6%78.9%55.3%78.9%
1M Excs Rtn25.8%-0.0%12.6%19.3%4.6%12.6%
3M Excs Rtn13.8%-0.8%12.9%13.7%-8.7%12.9%
6M Excs Rtn17.3%16.9%31.4%31.3%-1.3%17.3%
12M Excs Rtn30.2%30.8%18.9%13.4%55.1%30.2%
3Y Excs Rtn82.8%27.7%-37.2%3.3%-18.5%3.3%

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$25.76 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.8 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$22.03$21.44
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA16.9%20.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility38.3%41.9%
Downside Capture-27.6139.12
Upside Capture39.9275.36
Correlation (S&P 500)-14.7%19.7%
HCSG Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-1.34-0.74-0.460.070.640.81
Up Beta-1.28-1.25-1.01-0.200.650.86
Down Beta-1.64-1.69-2.23-0.250.740.54
Up Capture42%3%28%37%65%96%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days12192964131377
Down Capture-256%-91%1%10%54%94%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days10243460117359

[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
HCSG40.9%41.9%0.91-
Sector ETF (XLI)10.7%17.3%0.4211.8%
Equity (SPY)11.6%12.8%0.5718.9%
Gold (GLD)-2.3%28.6%-0.097.1%
Commodities (DBC)43.1%20.9%1.60-17.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5024.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.8%43.6%-0.661.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HCSG
HCSG6.7%42.0%0.26-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.7%17.6%0.5033.3%
Equity (SPY)12.0%17.1%0.5233.6%
Gold (GLD)16.5%19.0%0.694.2%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%19.6%0.310.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0536.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.1%51.6%0.2615.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HCSG
HCSG-1.6%40.9%0.09-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%20.1%0.5838.6%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7239.1%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.5%0.574.2%
Commodities (DBC)7.8%18.1%0.348.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2238.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.7%66.3%1.0113.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 93020261.6%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity68.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 10/30/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/21/20261.0%13.3% 
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%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141215
# Negative11139
Median Positive12.7%11.7%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
10/21/20261.0%13.3% 
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   
# Positive141215
# Negative11139
Median Positive12.7%11.7%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
09/30/202610/23/202610-Q
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
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202610/23/202610-Q
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

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 11/2/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/21/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 RevenueReported535.00 Mil540.00 Mil545.00 Mil   
2027 Revenue GrowthReported      
2027 Acquired Annual Revenue - NEXDINE HospitalityReported150.00 Mil150.00 Mil    
2026 Effective Tax RateReported 25.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 25.0% for 2026


Prior: 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

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&AReported0.10.10.11 0.0%Same NewGuidance: 0.1 for 2025
2026 Effective Tax RateReported 25.0%    
2026 Share RepurchasesReported 75.00 Mil    

Insider Activity

Updated 10/27/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bundick, Jason JEVP/Gen. Counsel/Corp. Secty.DirectSell1027202625.1118,239457,981430,009Form
2Kush, AndrewEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell805202623.2415,598362,498528,501Form
3Brophy, Andrew MSVP & Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell226202621.752,49054,158342,236Form
4Orr, Patrick JEVP & Chief Revenue OfficerDirectSell219202620.5445,500934,570916,392Form
5Shea, John ChristopherEVP & Chief Admin. OfficerDirectSell219202620.4154,3571,109,189597,722Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bundick, Jason JEVP/Gen. Counsel/Corp. Secty.DirectSell1027202625.1118,239457,981430,009Form
2Kush, AndrewEVP & Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell805202623.2415,598362,498528,501Form
3Brophy, Andrew MSVP & Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell226202621.752,49054,158342,236Form
4Orr, Patrick JEVP & Chief Revenue OfficerDirectSell219202620.5445,500934,570916,392Form
5Shea, John ChristopherEVP & Chief Admin. OfficerDirectSell219202620.4154,3571,109,189597,722Form
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