Ardent Health Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

ARDT Stock   8.24  0.22  2.60%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Ardent Health is Strong Buy, with 7 strong buy opinions. The current projected Ardent Health target price consensus is 13.07 with 11 analyst opinions. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Ardent Health to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
The most common way Ardent Health Partners analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview Ardent Health executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Ardent Health buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Ardent Health Partners target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on projected price volatility of 4.9196.
Lowest Forecast
11.89
Highest Forecast
14.5
Target Price
13.07
At this time, Ardent Health's Pretax Profit Margin is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Net Profit Margin is likely to gain to 0.03 in 2026, whereas Gross Profit is likely to drop slightly above 4.1 B in 2026. At this time, Ardent Health's Total Stockholder Equity is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Retained Earnings is likely to gain to about 441.7 M in 2026, whereas Short and Long Term Debt Total is likely to drop slightly above 1.7 B in 2026.
It's important to approach Ardent Health's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Ardent Health Target Price Consensus

Ardent target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Ardent Health's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   11  Strong Buy
Most Ardent analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Ardent stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Ardent Health Partners, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Ardent Health Target Price Projection

Ardent Health's current and average target prices are 8.24 and 13.07, respectively. The current price of Ardent Health is the price at which Ardent Health Partners is currently trading. On the other hand, Ardent Health's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Ardent Health Market Quote on 28th of January 2026

Low Price8.24Odds
High Price8.66Odds

8.24

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Ardent Health Target Price

Low Estimate11.89Odds
High Estimate14.5Odds

13.0667

Historical Lowest Forecast  11.89 Target Price  13.07 Highest Forecast  14.5
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Ardent Health Partners and the information provided on this page.

Ardent Health Analyst Ratings

Ardent Health's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Ardent Health stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Ardent Health's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Ardent Health's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Ardent Health price targets

Ardent Health's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Ardent Health's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Ardent Health's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Ardent Health's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Ardent Health Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Ardent Health is a key component of Ardent Health valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Ardent Health.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Ardent Health's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
3.408.3213.24
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
5.0810.0014.92
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
4.439.3514.26
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.160.220.28
Details

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