Zacks Highlights Tenet Healthcare, Universal Health Services, Acadia Healthcare, and Community Health Systems as Hospital Stocks to Watch

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Zacks Equity Research identifies Tenet Healthcare, Universal Health Services, Acadia Healthcare, and Community Health Systems as hospital stocks worth watching amid a structural shift toward lower-cost care settings. The Zacks Medical-Hospital industry is seeing the fastest growth in ambulatory surgery centers, home health, and post-acute care, while hospitals face elevated costs and reimbursement uncertainty. The industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 107, placing it in the top 43% of nearly 250 industries, and its 2026 earnings estimates have risen 5.7% over the past year. Tenet Healthcare is expanding its ambulatory care segment, with consensus 2026 earnings per share of $17.61, up 5% year over year. Universal Health Services is growing through tuck-in acquisitions and facility expansion, with 2026 earnings per share estimated at $23.47, an 8% increase. Acadia Healthcare is seeing rising patient days and strong demand for mental health treatment, with 2026 earnings per share of $1.50 and a projected 14.8% jump in 2027. Community Health Systems is benefiting from lower expenses and improving payer mix, with 2026 revenues pegged at $11.56 billion and shares up 15.9% in the past month.