Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) Stock Forecast
CYH analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.90 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $3.09 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +7.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.22
- 52-week range
- $2.49 – $4.41
CYH analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CYH price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CYH earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.32 | −$0.39 | −$0.23 | $1.27 | −125.5% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$1.17 | −$1.23 | −$1.11 | $1.19 | −198.0% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.52 | −$0.81 | −$0.35 | −$1.17 | +55.6% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CYH revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.80B | $2.76B | $2.83B | −9.4% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.45B | $11.40B | $11.49B | −8.3% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.53B | $11.37B | $11.69B | +0.7% | 8 |
CYH EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CYH revenue: reported and forecast
CYH EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.01 | −$0.32 | −$0.32 | −$0.32 | −$0.32 | +2,473.8% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.58 | −$1.17 | −$1.17 | −$1.17 | −$1.17 | +102.7% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.11 | −$0.53 | −$0.52 | −$0.52 | −$0.52 | −571.6% | 0 up · 7 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CYH earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CYH beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from CYH
10 analysts cover Community Health Systems; their consensus rating is hold (2.90 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $3.09, 7.4% above the latest close of $2.88. Analysts expect earnings of −$1.17 per share for 2026, −198.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$0.52 per share on revenue of $11.5 billion. Community Health Systems beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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CYH forecast FAQ
What is Community Health Systems's price target?
The average analyst price target for Community Health Systems is $3.09, 7.4% above the latest close of $2.88.
Is Community Health Systems a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering Community Health Systems, 1 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 5 a hold, 2 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Community Health Systems's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$1.17 per share for 2026 (range −$1.23 to −$1.11); for 2027 the estimate is −$0.52.
What is Community Health Systems's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $11.4 billion, growth of −8.3%; for 2027 it is $11.5 billion.
When does Community Health Systems report earnings?
Community Health Systems is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $-0.22.
Does Community Health Systems usually beat earnings estimates?
Community Health Systems reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.