CYH
Community Health Systems INC
NYSE
8-K: Community Health Systems Reports Improved First Quarter Results, Exceeds Expectations
Sentiment:
Quarterly Report
24 April 2024 4:30 PM
Community Health Systems announced improved financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with a reduced net loss and increased adjusted EBITDA compared to the same period last year.
Better than expected
The company's net loss per share improved from $(0.40) to $(0.32) year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA increased from $335 million to $378 million year-over-year.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased from $5 million to $96 million year-over-year.
Summary
- Community Health Systems reported a net operating revenue of $3.140 billion for the first quarter of 2024, a 1.0% increase compared to $3.108 billion in the same period of 2023.
- The company's net loss attributable to stockholders was $(41) million, or $(0.32) per share (diluted), an improvement from $(51) million, or $(0.40) per share (diluted), in the first quarter of 2023.
- Excluding adjusting items, the net loss per share was $(0.14) compared to $(0.43) in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $378 million, up from $335 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $96 million, a significant increase from $5 million in the first quarter of 2023.
- On a same-store basis, admissions increased by 3.8% and adjusted admissions increased by 1.9% compared to the first quarter of 2023.
- The company reaffirmed its 2024 annual earnings guidance, which was initially provided on February 20, 2024.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The sentiment is positive due to improved financial results, including a reduced net loss and increased adjusted EBITDA. However, the company is still operating at a loss and faces significant risks, which tempers the overall positive outlook.
Positives
- The company experienced a reduction in net loss attributable to stockholders, improving from $(51) million to $(41) million.
- Adjusted EBITDA saw a significant increase, rising from $335 million to $378 million.
- Net cash provided by operating activities improved dramatically, from $5 million to $96 million.
- Same-store admissions and adjusted admissions both increased, indicating positive operational trends.
- The company's reaffirmed 2024 annual earnings guidance suggests confidence in future performance.
- The increase in revenue was driven by increased reimbursement rates, a higher net benefit from supplemental reimbursement programs, reduced expense for contract labor and reductions in supplies expense.
Negatives
- The company still reported a net loss of $(41) million attributable to stockholders.
- Overall admissions decreased by 2.3% and adjusted admissions decreased by 4.0% compared to the same period in 2023, although same-store metrics showed growth.
- The company's net loss per share was still negative at $(0.32) per share (diluted).
Risks
- The company faces risks related to general economic and business conditions, including inflation and high interest rates.
- Changes in federal and state health reform initiatives could impact the company's operations.
- The company's substantial indebtedness and debt service obligations pose a risk.
- Security breaches and cyber-attacks are a potential threat to the company's information systems.
- The company is exposed to potential impairments in the carrying value of goodwill and other assets.
- The company faces risks related to labor market conditions and the ability to hire and retain qualified personnel.
- The company is subject to legal, regulatory and governmental proceedings and other loss contingencies.
Future Outlook
The company reaffirmed its 2024 annual earnings guidance, which was initially provided on February 20, 2024. The guidance is based on the company's historical operating performance, current trends, and other assumptions the company believes are reasonable.
Management Comments
- Tim L. Hingtgen, chief executive officer of Community Health Systems, Inc., said, 'We were pleased with our first quarter performance compared to both prior year and prior quarter.'
- He also stated, 'Progress was demonstrated on key operational and strategic priorities, and we remain focused on building further momentum as we pursue the opportunities available to us this year.'
Industry Context
The healthcare industry is facing challenges such as cost containment, reimbursement pressures, and labor shortages. Community Health Systems' improved results suggest they are navigating these challenges effectively, particularly with increased reimbursement rates and reduced labor costs. The company's focus on operational and strategic priorities aligns with industry trends towards efficiency and value-based care.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- HCA Healthcare, a major competitor, reported a 6.1% increase in same-facility equivalent admissions in their Q1 2024 results, while Community Health Systems reported a 3.8% increase in same-store admissions, indicating a slightly slower growth rate in this metric.
- Tenet Healthcare reported a 1.9% increase in adjusted admissions in Q1 2024, matching the 1.9% increase reported by Community Health Systems, suggesting similar performance in this area.
- While Community Health Systems reported an adjusted EBITDA of $378 million, HCA Healthcare reported an adjusted EBITDA of $3.2 billion in Q1 2024, highlighting the significant difference in scale between the two companies.
- Universal Health Services reported a net income of $200.7 million in Q1 2024, while Community Health Systems reported a net loss of $41 million, indicating a significant difference in profitability.
- The industry average for hospital occupancy rates is around 50-60%, and Community Health Systems reported an occupancy rate of 53.9%, which is within the industry average.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders will likely view the improved financial results positively.
- Employees may benefit from the company's improved financial stability.
- Customers may see improved services due to the company's focus on operational improvements.
- Suppliers may benefit from the company's increased cash flow.
- Creditors may view the company as a lower credit risk due to improved financial performance.
Next Steps
- The company will hold a conference call on April 25, 2024, to review the financial and operating results.
- The company will continue to focus on building momentum and pursuing opportunities in 2024.
Key Dates
- February 20, 2024: Date of the initial 2024 annual earnings guidance press release.
- March 31, 2024: End of the first quarter for which financial results are reported.
- April 24, 2024: Date of the press release announcing first quarter 2024 results.
- April 25, 2024: Date of the conference call to review the first quarter results.
Keywords
healthcare, hospital, financial results, EBITDA, net loss, revenue, admissions, operating activities, same-store, reimbursement rates
CYH
Community Health Systems INC
NYSE
Sector: TBD
Filings with Classifications
Better than expected
1 July 2025 4:30 PM
Asset Divestiture Announcement
- The transaction generated $436 million in cash proceeds for Community Health Systems.
- An estimated pre-tax gain of $143 million ($93 million after tax) was realized from the sale.
- The final cash consideration of $436 million was higher than the amended base purchase price of $430 million, indicating positive adjustments.
Capital raise
24 April 2025 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- CHS entered into a privately negotiated agreement with a multi-asset investment manager to issue and sell $700 million aggregate principal amount of 10% Senior Secured Notes due 2033.
- The company expects to use the net proceeds from issuance of the 10% Senior Secured Notes due 2033, together with cash on hand, to redeem the 8% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 and to pay related fees and expenses.
Better than expected
24 April 2025 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net income improved significantly from a net loss in the same period last year.
Better than expected
23 April 2025 4:30 PM
Earnings Release
- The net loss attributable to Community Health Systems, Inc. stockholders improved from $(41) million to $(13) million year-over-year.
Worse than expected
3 April 2025 8:30 PM
Proxy Statement
- The net loss attributable to Community Health Systems, Inc. stockholders increased from $(133) million in 2023 to $(516) million in 2024.
Worse than expected
3 March 2025 6:06 PM
SEC Form 4 Filing
- The forfeiture of a significant portion (83.2%) of the performance-based restricted shares indicates that the company's performance during the 2022-2024 period was worse than expected, failing to meet the pre-determined performance objectives.
Worse than expected
3 March 2025 6:04 PM
SEC Form 4
- The forfeiture of a significant portion of performance-based restricted shares suggests that the company underperformed relative to its targets during the 2022-2024 performance period.
Worse than expected
3 March 2025 6:02 PM
SEC Form 4 Filing
- The forfeiture of 11,850 performance-based restricted shares suggests that the company's performance did not fully meet the established objectives for the 2022-2024 performance period.
Worse than expected
19 February 2025 4:31 PM
Annual Results
- The company reported a net loss attributable to Community Health Systems, Inc. stockholders of $516 million in 2024, compared to a net loss of $133 million in 2023.
Worse than expected
18 February 2025 4:30 PM
Quarterly Earnings Release
- The company reported a net loss attributable to Community Health Systems, Inc. stockholders for Q4 2024, compared to net income in the same period of 2023.
- The company reported a larger net loss attributable to Community Health Systems, Inc. stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
Worse than expected
26 November 2024 4:30 PM
Material Definitive Agreement Termination
- The termination of the sale agreement is worse than expected as it removes a planned divestiture and introduces uncertainty about the future of the assets.
Delay expected
22 November 2024 4:30 PM
Asset Sale Agreement
- The Punta Gorda hospital has indefinitely suspended inpatient operations due to hurricane damage, which may cause delays in the transaction.
Worse than expected
24 October 2024 4:34 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss of $391 million in Q3 2024 is significantly worse than the $91 million loss in Q3 2023.
- The company's impairment charges and professional liability accrual adjustments are significantly higher than expected.
- The company's consolidated inpatient admissions decreased by 4.1%, indicating a decline in overall patient volume.
Worse than expected
23 October 2024 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss attributable to stockholders was significantly worse than the same period last year, increasing from $(91) million to $(391) million.
- The adjusted EBITDA decreased from $360 million to $347 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
- The net loss per share increased from $(0.69) to $(2.95) in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Capital raise
25 July 2024 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company completed an offering of an additional $1.225 billion aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 10.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2032.
- Proceeds from the offering of the Tack-On Notes were used to redeem all $1.116 billion of the outstanding 8.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2026, to fund senior note repurchases, pay related fees and expenses and for general corporate purposes.
Better than expected
25 July 2024 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net income improved compared to the same periods in the prior year, moving from a loss to a profit.
- The company's same-store revenue growth indicates better performance in its core operations.
- The company's debt restructuring efforts, including the gain from early extinguishment of debt, positively impacted the financial results.
Delay expected
25 July 2024 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's construction of a replacement facility in Knox, Indiana, is required to be completed by September 30, 2026, if a new lease with Starke County is not entered into.
Better than expected
24 July 2024 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss improved significantly compared to the same period last year.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased, indicating improved operational performance.
- Same-store revenues and admissions showed positive growth.
Worse than expected
21 June 2024 6:01 PM
Material Definitive Agreement Termination
- The termination of the sale is worse than expected as it disrupts CHS's strategic plans and may require a reassessment of their financial and operational strategies for the two hospitals.
Delay expected
21 June 2024 6:01 PM
Material Definitive Agreement Termination
- The sale of the two hospitals was delayed due to the FTC's legal challenge and subsequent injunction.
Capital raise
21 May 2024 9:19 PM
Debt Offering Announcement
- The company is raising $1.225 billion through a tack-on offering of senior secured notes.
- The proceeds will be used to redeem existing debt and for general corporate purposes.
Capital raise
21 May 2024 8:28 AM
Debt Offering Announcement
- The company is raising $1.125 billion through a tack-on offering of senior secured notes.
- The proceeds will be used to redeem existing debt and for general corporate purposes.
Better than expected
25 April 2024 4:32 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss improved from $20 million to $6 million year-over-year, indicating better than expected financial performance.
Delay expected
25 April 2024 4:32 PM
Quarterly Report
- The sale of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Medical Center to Novant Health, Inc. is delayed due to a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission.
Better than expected
24 April 2024 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss per share improved from $(0.40) to $(0.32) year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased from $335 million to $378 million year-over-year.
- Net cash provided by operating activities increased from $5 million to $96 million year-over-year.
Delay expected
18 April 2024 4:30 PM
Asset Sale Agreement
- The agreement can be terminated if the transaction is not completed by August 31, 2024, indicating a potential for delay.
Worse than expected
28 March 2024 4:31 PM
Proxy Statement
- The company experienced a net loss attributable to stockholders of $(133) million in 2023, compared to a net income of $46 million in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 0.9% to $1.454 billion in 2023.
- Cash Flows from Operations decreased by 30.0% to $210 million.
- The stock price decreased by 27.5% as of December 31, 2023.
Worse than expected
20 February 2024 4:30 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net income and adjusted EBITDA decreased compared to the same periods in the previous year.
- The company reported a net loss for the full year 2023, compared to a net income in 2022.
- The company is projecting a net loss per share for 2024.
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