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Dec 31, 2024
CHS Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Community Health Systems, Inc. announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
Key Takeaways
Community Health Systems, Inc. reported a net operating revenue of $3.265 billion for Q4 2024, a 2.6% increase from the previous year. The company experienced a net loss of $70 million, or $(0.53) per diluted share, compared to a net income of $46 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in Q4 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $428 million from $386 million in the prior year period.
Net operating revenues increased by 2.6% to $3.265 billion in Q4 2024.
The company reported a net loss of $70 million, or $(0.53) per diluted share, in Q4 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $428 million, an increase from $386 million in Q4 2023.
Same-store admissions increased by 3.4% and same-store adjusted admissions increased by 3.1% compared to Q4 2023.
Forward Guidance
For the year ending December 31, 2025, Community Health Systems, Inc. projects net operating revenues between $12.2 billion and $12.6 billion, Adjusted EBITDA between $1.45 billion and $1.6 billion, and net loss per share (diluted) between $(0.55) and $0.00. Capital expenditures are projected to be between $350 million and $400 million, and net cash provided by operating activities is projected to be between $600 million and $700 million.
Positive Outlook
- Projections include the effect of completing divestitures for which definitive agreements have been executed.
- Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is projected to be approximately 1.2% to 1.3% of net operating revenues.
- Provision for income taxes is projected to be approximately 1.0% to 1.1% of net operating revenues.
- Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are projected to be approximately 134 million for 2025.
- Total fixed rate debt is expected to average approximately 97% of total debt during 2025.
Challenges Ahead
- Projections exclude the impact of any future divestitures for which definitive agreement(s) have not yet been executed.
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