17 Health Care Providers & Services Stocks to Sell Now

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The ratings of 17 Health Care Providers & Services stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to a F. Cardinal Health, Inc. provides products and services related to the safety and productivity of healthcare. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAH stock.

AmSurg Corp.’s (AMSG) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. AmSurg Corp. is involved in the development, acquisition, and operation of ambulatory surgery centers. The company also gets F’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMSG stock.

This week, Molina Healthcare, Inc.’s (MOH) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Molina Healthcare, Inc. is a multi-state managed care organization that participates in government-sponsored health care programs such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MOH stock.

This week, Magellan Health, Inc. (MGLN) drops from a C to a D rating. Magellan Health, Inc. coordinates and manages the delivery of behavioral healthcare treatment services. The company also gets F’s in earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MGLN stock.

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA Sponsored ADR (FMS) takes a hit this week. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA Sponsored ADR offers kidney dialysis services and manufactures and distributes equipment and products used in the treatment of dialysis patients. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FMS stock.

This is a rough week for Providence Service Corporation (PRSC). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Providence Service Corporation provides and manages government sponsored social services and non-emergency transportation services. The company also gets F’s in operating margin growth and earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PRSC stock.

Amedisys, Inc. (AMED) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Amedisys, Inc. provides home health care and hospice services in the United States. The company also gets F’s in earnings surprise and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMED stock.

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC) slips from a D to a F this week. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. provides inpatient behavioral health care services. The company also gets F’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACHC stock.

Owens & Minor, Inc. (OMI) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Owens & Minor, Inc. distributes medical/surgical supplies throughout the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OMI stock.

PharMerica Corporation (PMC) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. PharMerica Corporation provides services to patients in hospitals and long term care settings. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PMC stock.

Triple-S Management Corporation Class B (GTS) declines this week from a C to a F. Triple-S Management Corporation Class B is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The company also gets F’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GTS stock.

Slipping from a D to a F rating, Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) takes a hit this week. Tenet Healthcare Corporation is an investor-owned health care services company that mainly operates general hospitals and related health care facilities, such as outpatient surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers and a number of medical office buildings. The company also gets F’s in operating margin growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of THC stock.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to a F. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. operates retirement centers, assisted living communities, continuing care retirement communities, and related management services in the United States. The company also gets F’s in earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BKD stock.

Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (DPLO) slips from a B to a D this week. The company also gets F’s in earnings surprise and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DPLO stock.

Select Medical Holdings Corporation (SEM) declines this week from a B to a D. Select Medical Holdings Corporation is an operator of specialty hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation clinics. The company also gets F’s in earnings revisions and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SEM stock.

Digirad Corporation (DRAD) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. Digirad Corporation engages in the development and manufacture of medical diagnostic imaging systems for nuclear cardiology and general nuclear medicine applications primarily in the United States. The company also gets F’s in earnings surprise and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DRAD stock.

Five Star Quality Care, Inc. (FVE) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Five Star Quality Care, Inc. leases and operates senior living facilities. The company also gets F’s in earnings surprise and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FVE stock.

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