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4. PACS Group Inc. (NYSE:PACS)

Forward P/E Ratio as of March 19: 6.31

Market Capitalization as of March 19: $1.87 billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 31

PACS Group Inc. (NYSE:PACS) operates and manages a network of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities across the US. It provides senior care services and engages in the acquisition and ownership of healthcare-related properties. It delivers different care options to meet the diverse needs of the senior population.

Recent analyst adjustments included Macquarie lowering its price target to $24 from $42 while maintaining an Outperform perform rating on the company, and Truist Financial reducing theirs to $32 from $46, with a Buy rating. However,  PACS Group Inc. (NYSE:PACS) is demonstrating aggressive growth in its post-acute care facility operations. This expansion is driven by strategic acquisitions from November 2024 that included 8 facilities in Pennsylvania, which added 1,199 beds and marked the company’s entry into a new state.

Further expansion occurred in December 2024 with the acquisition of 11 facilities in Tennessee, which added 1,310 beds and extended the company’s footprint to 17 states. In  FQ1 2025, PACS Group Inc. (NYSE:PACS) anticipates acquiring its 12th nursing facility of the period. Employing a flexible acquisition strategy, that utilizes both lease and purchase models, the company operates 314+ facilities, employs 40,000+ individuals, and provides care to ~30,000 patients daily.