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ARDT Stock Forecast: Ardent Health, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$11
+4.87% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Ardent Health, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $13 — +18.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
56 / 100
Median analyst target
$13
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.7%
1M
+5.2%
YTD
+24.5%
1Y
−13.9%
From 52W high
−27.7%
From 52W low
+40.4%
$8
$15
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ARDT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ardent Health, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
56 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
95
Accruals
78
Issuance
77
Revisions
47
Quality
44
Momentum
40
Size
39
Volatility
37
Growth
26

Value (95): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Growth (26): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ARDT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ARDT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$8$10$12$14$16Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ARDTHigh $14Median $13Low $10

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says12 analysts
7 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $10Median $13High $14

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$12 → $13
6 Aug 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$13 → $14
6 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$12 → $13
14 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$13 → $12
14 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$13 → $12
9 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
7 May 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
10 Mar 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
6 Mar 2026Leerink PartnersMaintainsOutperform—
20 Jan 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
18 Dec 2025MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
18 Dec 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
24 Nov 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
18 Nov 2025GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
18 Nov 2025MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
17 Nov 2025KeybancDowngradeSector Weight—
14 Nov 2025Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual-Weight—
14 Nov 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
14 Nov 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ARDT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

ARDT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−15.7%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.0×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 91% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.2×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.4%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−76.8%

Higher than 5% of US stocks

Gross margin
41.9%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.4%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Net margin
1.2%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.0%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.1%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

ARDT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMedical Care Facilities
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ARDTArdent Health, Inc.$1.6B
56
AGLAgilon Health, Inc.$1.6B
63
HCSGHealthcare Services Group, Inc.$1.6B
97
INNVInnovAge Holding Corp.$1.5B
96
PNTGThe Pennant Group, Inc.$1.3B
72
AMNAMN Healthcare Services, Inc.$1.3B
100
SNDASonida Senior Living, Inc.$1.9B
27

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Ardent Health, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ARDT news & analysis

Implied Volatility Surging for Ardent Health Stock Options

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility is surging for Ardent Health (ARDT) stock options. The report notes that investors should pay close attention to ARDT based on recent movements in the options market.

Why it matters — An ARDT watcher would care because rising options-market activity signals that investors are closely watching the stock and that notable price movement may be expected.

Oklahoma Heart Institute Brings New National Cardiovascular Trials and Technologies to Patients Across the Region

Business Wire · 11 Aug 2026positive

Oklahoma Heart Institute, part of Ardent Health, has become the only site in Oklahoma and the surrounding region participating in multiple national cardiovascular trials, and was the first in the U.S. to use the next-generation Supira percutaneous left ventricular assist device as part of the SUPPORT II clinical trial.

Why it matters — For Ardent Health watchers, this demonstrates the company's ability to attract cutting-edge clinical research and adopt advanced medical technologies, which can enhance its reputation and patient-care capabilities in a competitive regional market.

New Strong Sell Stocks for August 7th

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026negative

On August 7th, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list, joining ARDX and GPRE. The stock was included among new Strong Sell ratings announced that day.

Why it matters — ARDT watchers would care because the stock received a Strong Sell rating from Zacks Investment Research, a notable downgrade in analyst sentiment.

Ardent Health Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Ardent Health reported second-quarter revenue of $1.62 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $115 million. Management said cost controls, a favorable payer contract renewal, and strong cash flow helped offset weaker-than-expected volumes.

Why it matters — The results signal how Ardent Health's cost discipline and contract performance are balancing softer patient volumes in the quarter.

Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript published on Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and operational performance.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides ARDT watchers with direct insight into the company's latest quarterly results and management commentary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ARDT stock

What is the ARDT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Ardent Health, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $13, with estimates ranging from $10 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ARDT stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Ardent Health, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ardent Health, Inc. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ARDT?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Ardent Health, Inc. ranks 56 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (95 of 100).

Will ARDT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +18.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ardent Health, Inc. 56 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ARDT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Ardent Health, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ARDT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $10 to $14 over the next 12 months.

How has ARDT stock performed over the past year?

Ardent Health, Inc. returned -13.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ardent Health, Inc. do?

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare services in mid-sized urban communities across the United States, operating in six states including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, New Jersey, Idaho, and Kansas. The company delivers comprehensive care through a network of 30 acute care hospitals and approximately 280 sites of care, including primary care and specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care facilities, freestanding emergency departments, and diagnostic imaging centers.

What is the latest news on ARDT?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "Implied Volatility Surging for Ardent Health Stock Options". Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility is surging for Ardent Health (ARDT) stock options. The report notes that investors should pay close attention to ARDT based on recent movements in the options market.

Company

About Ardent Health, Inc.

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare services in mid-sized urban communities across the United States, operating in six states including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, New Jersey, Idaho, and Kansas. The company delivers comprehensive care through a network of 30 acute care hospitals and approximately 280 sites of care, including primary care and specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care facilities, freestanding emergency departments, and diagnostic imaging centers. Ardent Health offers a broad range of medical services encompassing internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, women's services, neurology, urology, and emergency care in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. The company operates a consumer-centric healthcare platform designed to foster long-lasting patient relationships across multiple care settings, integrating virtual visits, remote monitoring technology, and hospital-at-home programs. Founded as Ardent Health Partners, the company completed its initial public offering in July 2024 and officially changed its legal name to Ardent Health, Inc. in June 2025, while maintaining its NYSE ticker symbol ARDT. With over 2,000 affiliated providers, Ardent Health serves approximately 15,000 patients daily through its integrated healthcare ecosystem.

CEO Mr. David Caspers · 19,500 employees · United States · https://www.ardenthealth.com