Davita Inc. (DVA) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Davita Inc. (DVA) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, DVA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Davita Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $11.95B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 13 Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For DVA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 60.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How DVA ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Davita Inc. (DVA) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | DVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $11.95B | 2/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 15.42x | 4/5 |
| EPS | $12.15 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $219.59 | – |
| FCF/Share | $25.23 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | DVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.8% | 5/9 |
| ROIC | 14.3% | 4/8 |
| Operating Margin | 15.2% | 1/9 |
| Net Margin | 6.0% | 3/10 |
| EBT Margin | 10.5% | 3/10 |
| Tax Rate | 20.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | DVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47x | 5/11 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.41x | 2/5 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.0x | 9/12 |
| Working Capital | $1.33B | 1/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | DVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.19B | 1/10 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.61B | 1/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$583M | 7/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 17.8% | 2/6 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 25.0% | 1/5 |
| FCF/Sales | 11.5% | 3/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.2% | 3/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | DVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.79x | 5/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.7x | 5/9 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.1x | 4/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 64 days | 5/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | DVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $14.01B | 2/10 |
| Operating Income | $2.13B | 1/9 |
| Net Income | $847M | 2/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | DVA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 64M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 1.3% | 5/6 |
| EPS Growth | 19.6% | 3/6 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $4.19B | 23.7% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $669M | 3.8% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $2.47B | 13.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $152M | 0.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $16.63B | 93.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $2.14B | 12.1% of assets |
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Davita Inc. (DVA) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Davita Inc. (Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, NEC): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| DVA Davita Inc. | ▶ | $11.95B |
| FMS Fresenius Medical Care Ag | ▼ | $12.85B |
| SHC Sotera Health Co | ▼ | $5.11B |
| PGNY Progyny, Inc. | ▼ | $2.06B |
| AGL Agilon Health, Inc. | ▲ | $1.43B |
| VMD Viemed Healthcare, Inc. | ▼ | $361M |
| PARK Park Dental Partners, Inc. | ▲ | $90M |
| MRAI Marpai, Inc. | ▶ | $84M |
| CCEL Cryo Cell International Inc | ▲ | $36M |
| PFHO Pacific Health Care Organization Inc | ▲ | $12M |
| MGRX Mangoceuticals, Inc. | ▲ | $6M |
| NIVF Newgenivf Group Ltd | ▼ | $2M |
| BRTX Biorestorative Therapies, Inc. | ▶ | $2M |
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Davita Inc. (DVA) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Davita Inc. (DVA) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, DVA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Davita Inc. stock predictions?
For DVA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 60.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Davita Inc. forecasts updated?
Davita Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Davita Inc.'s industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, DVA included, share the SEC industry code Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, NEC. The largest are: Fresenius Medical Care Ag (FMS), Sotera Health Co (SHC), Progyny, Inc. (PGNY), Agilon Health, Inc. (AGL), Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (VMD), Park Dental Partners, Inc. (PARK).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.