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On Wednesday, Stifel analysts adjusted their outlook on agilon health Inc (NYSE: NYSE:AGL), increasing the price target to $3.00 from the previous $2.00, while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets for AGL range from $2.00 to $6.00, with six analysts recently revising their earnings expectations downward for the upcoming period. The analysts highlighted a shift in the company’s strategy, emphasizing profitability over growth for the year 2025. This strategic pivot includes agilon health’s plan to add 20,000 new members while also letting go of 54,000 existing members. The company aims to decrease its Part D exposure to 30% of its population in 2025, which is expected to mitigate risk in areas beyond its control. Despite current challenges reflected in its negative EBITDA of -$321 million, InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt.
Agilon health has already repriced 40% of its membership as of January 1, 2025, and intends to reprice an additional 50% in the following year. The company is also planning to implement $50 million worth of operating, quality, and clinical initiatives in 2025. Half of this investment is projected to enhance quality performance, which could provide significant benefits to payor partners through highly sought-after star rating tailwinds.
The analysts expressed optimism that the positive per-person-per-day (PPD (NASDAQ:PPD)) revenue of $3 million recorded in the fourth quarter might be indicative of more realistic guidance and medical cost expectations for 2025, compared to previous years. Despite this positive outlook, agilon health’s stock experienced a 16% decline in after-market trading, with the stock’s valuation falling to 0.2 times its estimated 2025 revenue. This valuation is notably below the average and median of its peer group, which stands at 0.7 and 0.8 times estimated revenue, respectively. While the stock has shown impressive YTD returns of 91%, InvestingPro analysis indicates the company remains undervalued based on its Fair Value calculations. Discover more insights and 5 additional ProTips about AGL in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.
In other recent news, Agilon Health reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, highlighting a 44% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $1.52 billion, which exceeded forecasts. However, the company faced challenges with its earnings per share (EPS), posting a loss of -$0.26, missing the anticipated -$0.22. Despite the revenue growth, the earnings miss reflects ongoing operational challenges. The company also noted a 36% increase in Medicare Advantage membership year-over-year. Agilon Health’s strategic initiatives include cost discipline and technology investments, aiming to achieve cash flow breakeven by 2027. Looking ahead, the company projects 2025 revenue between $5.83 billion and $6.03 billion, with a medical margin ranging from $275 million to $325 million. Analyst firm Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) participated in the earnings call, focusing on Agilon Health’s strategy to reduce Part D risk and the introduction of a new payment model for partners. The company continues to navigate elevated cost trends in the Medicare Advantage market and impacts from the Inflation Reduction Act.
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