For-profit hospital stock report: Week of Oct. 20-24

All five of the major for-profit hospital operators saw their stock prices increase last week.

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems' stock price was up 5.93 percent last week, the most of any of the hospital operators. 

LifePoint Hospitals' stock price also grew to $72.07, up 3.79 percent, after the hospital operator announced favorable third quarter financial results.

  • Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.): $56.59 per share (up 5.93 percent)
  • Hospital Corporation of America (Nashville, Tenn.): $72.07per share (up 3.79 percent)
  • LifePoint Hospitals (Brentwood, Tenn.): $70.30 per share (up 4.3 percent)
  • Tenet Healthcare Corp. (Dallas): $58.22 per share (up 2.9 percent)
  • Universal Health Services (King of Prussia, Pa.): $108.59 per share (up 4.55 percent)

 

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