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Encompass Health Corp’s stock reached a 52-week high, hitting $129.34, with shares currently trading at $129.50—just 1% below ...
Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Encompass Health Corp (EHC) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5185 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
7.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$12.61B
large-cap
Summary
Encompass Health Corp (EHC) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Encompass Health Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Encompass Health Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $12.61B.
For EHC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 7.0%, 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 9.0%, 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 absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-10-16
How EHC ranks among 5185 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-06-30
Encompass Health Corp (EHC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Hospitals peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | EHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $12.61B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 20.83x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 4.86x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 0.60% | – |
| EPS | $6.14 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $26.33 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $62.91 | – |
| FCF/Share | $4.24 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | EHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 23.9% | – |
| ROA | 8.3% | – |
| Net Margin | 10.0% | – |
| EBT Margin | 16.6% | – |
| Tax Rate | 20.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | EHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 1.54x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 2.87x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 14.5x | – |
| Working Capital | $168M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | EHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.22B | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $418M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$799M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 11.0% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | -2.8% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 6.7% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 12.9% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | EHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.83x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 9.0x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.4x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 40 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | EHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.21B | – |
| Net Income | $621M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | EHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.76 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 12.4% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 99M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 18.8% | – |
| EPS Growth | 20.2% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.04B | 14.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $108M | 1.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $687M | 9.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $4.00B | 53.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $652M | 8.7% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Services-Hospitals
Encompass Health Corp (EHC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Encompass Health Corp (Services-Hospitals): 3 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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Encompass Health Corp (EHC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Encompass Health Corp (EHC) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Encompass Health Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Encompass Health Corp stock predictions?
For EHC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 7.0%, 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 9.0%, 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 Encompass Health Corp forecasts updated?
Encompass Health Corp 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 Encompass Health Corp's industry peers?
3 issuers in our coverage, EHC included, share the SEC industry code Services-Hospitals. The largest are: Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (MD), Jrsis Health Care Corp (JRSS).
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.