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Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 32 cents, and improving from a loss of 30 cents in the prior year. Net operating revenues were stable at $3.1 billion, beating expectations by 3.2%.
Key operational metrics include a decrease in hospitals from 77 to 70 and a 9.3% drop in patient days year over year. The average length of stay fell to 4.2 days, while the occupancy rate was 49.7%. The company recorded a net income of $171 million, up from a loss of $355 million year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 8.4% to $376 million.
As of September 30, 2025, CYH had cash and cash equivalents of $123 million and long-term debt of $10.6 billion. The company expects 2025 net operating revenues between $12.4 billion and $12.6 billion, with net income per share estimated at 80 to 90 cents.
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