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Andrew M. Brophy, the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Healthcare Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HCSG), recently sold a portion of his holdings in the company. According to a Form 4 filing with the SEC, Brophy sold 1,744 shares of common stock on February 26th at a price of $10.45 per share, totaling approximately $18,224. The transaction comes as the company, currently valued at $766 million, trades at a P/E ratio of 20.1. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently undervalued, with analyst price targets ranging from $12 to $17.
Prior to this transaction, Brophy disposed of 239 shares on February 24th at $10.47 per share, as part of a different transaction type. Following these sales, Brophy retains ownership of 12,424 shares, which includes unvested restricted stock units. According to InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis, which includes over 30 key metrics and financial indicators, the company maintains a FAIR financial health score, with multiple additional insights available to subscribers.
In other recent news, Healthcare Services Group Inc. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, showing a revenue of $437.8 million, which exceeded the forecasted $434.57 million. However, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) fell short of expectations, coming in at $0.16 compared to the projected $0.20. Despite the mixed earnings results, the company remains focused on mid-single digit revenue growth for 2025, with a Q1 revenue estimate between $440 million and $450 million. The company also emphasizes strategic priorities such as driving organic growth, managing costs, and optimizing cash flow, with an estimated cash flow from operations ranging from $45 million to $60 million for the year. Analyst firms like RBC Capital Markets have taken note of the company’s strong cash flows, while also discussing the potential impact of startup costs on future financial performance. Healthcare Services Group continues to maintain a client retention rate of over 90%, highlighting its strong market position. The company’s focus on organic growth and cost management is aimed at enhancing profitability, even as it navigates challenges such as cost management and market saturation.
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