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HSTM Stock Forecast: HealthStream, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 17 Sept 2026
$29
−0.78% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering HealthStream, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $35 — +18.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$860.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
95 / 100
Median analyst target
$35
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$83.7M+12.5% y/y
Operating income$8.3M
Net income$6.7M
Free cash flow$5.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.1%
1M
+4.2%
YTD
+27.1%
1Y
+1.2%
From 52W high
−1.9%
From 52W low
+47.5%
$20
$30
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HSTM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 17 Sept 2026
95 / 100

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

Volatility
94
Issuance
89
Accruals
80
Quality
77
Revisions
72
Value
70
Growth
65
Momentum
58
Size
46

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (58): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (46): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HSTM, 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
$20$25$30$35$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HSTMHigh $40Median $35Low $29

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
2 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $29Median $35High $40

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
21 July 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold$24 → $27
6 May 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
6 May 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold$21 → $24
17 Dec 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
7 Aug 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
15 May 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
26 Feb 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
6 Feb 2025JMP SecuritiesReiteratesMarket Perform—
23 Oct 2024BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
23 Oct 2024Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
24 July 2024Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
6 Dec 2023JMP SecuritiesInitiatesMarket Perform—
22 Feb 2023Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
28 Apr 2021Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
28 Oct 2020Canaccord GenuityMaintainsHold—
20 Dec 2019Raymond JamesInitiatesMarket Perform—
11 July 2018Barrington ResearchDowngradeMarket Perform—
14 June 2018BairdDowngradeNeutral—
25 Oct 2017BairdMaintainsOutperform—
25 Oct 2017NeedhamDowngradeHold—

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

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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. HSTM appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

HSTM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 17 Sept 2026, HealthStream, Inc. returned +1.2% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HSTM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HSTMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

HSTM 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
−7.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM) 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
40.9×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.0×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.5%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
23.8%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Gross margin
65.3%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.9%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Net margin
6.6%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
6.0%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.5%

Higher than 9% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • HealthStream, Inc. has a market value of $860.2M and an enterprise value of $806.9M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $321.1M. The latest quarter grew 12.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $21.2M, a 6.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.72.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $41.6M, after $28.2M of capital spending.

  • HealthStream, Inc. spent $21.2M on share buybacks and $3.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 29.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 40.9×; forward P/E: 33.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.48%, paying out 18% of earnings.

  • HealthStream, Inc. employs 1,139 people — $282K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 17 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

HSTM vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelHealth Information Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HSTMHealthStream, Inc.$860.2M
95
SOPHSOPHiA GENETICS SA$715.6M
49
TDOCTeladoc Health, Inc.$1.1B
66
GDRXGoodRx Holdings, Inc.$1.2B
78
OMDAOmada Health, Inc.$1.2B
83
PHRPhreesia, Inc.$619.8M
51
WEAVWeave Communications, Inc.$586.4M
84

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

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

News

Latest HSTM news & analysis

HealthStream Completes $40 Million Private Placement of Its Common Stock

Business Wire · 15 Sept 2026neutral

HealthStream announced the completion of a private placement in which WJRJJ Ventures, LLC acquired 1.5 million shares of the company's common stock, including 1,355,932 newly issued shares for approximately $40 million in cash at $29.50 per share.

Why it matters — The company raised approximately $40 million through the issuance of new common stock, which expands its cash position and outstanding share count.

HealthStream Defines a New Enterprise Category Alongside the EHR and ERP, the Enterprise Clinical Workforce Platform (ECWP)

Business Wire · 14 Sept 2026positive

HealthStream announced the definition of the Enterprise Clinical Workforce Platform (ECWP), a new enterprise category for healthcare built on a single, verified record for every clinician. The company positions this as a new enterprise system alongside the EHR for clinical records and ERP for financials.

Why it matters — This positions HealthStream as a leader in establishing a new enterprise category that could expand its role and relevance in healthcare technology.

HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 4 Aug 2026neutral

HealthStream, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the event was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — An earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's recent financial performance and management's commentary on operations.

HealthStream Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 4 Aug 2026positive

HealthStream reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA for 2026, driven by growth in core subscription products, contributions from recent acquisitions, and a one-time revenue catch-up tied to customer cost savings. The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook while modestly lowering its net-income guidance as it increases investment in growth initiatives.

Why it matters — A HealthStream watcher would care because the raised full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook signals continued momentum, while the modest cut to net-income guidance reflects the company's deliberate reinvestment in growth.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HSTM stock

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

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering HealthStream, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $35, with estimates ranging from $29 to $40. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HSTM stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering HealthStream, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks HealthStream, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 17 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HSTM?

As at 17 Sept 2026, HealthStream, Inc. ranks 95 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 Volatility (94 of 100).

Will HSTM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +18.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks HealthStream, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HSTM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering HealthStream, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HSTM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $29 to $40 over the next 12 months.

How has HSTM stock performed over the past year?

HealthStream, Inc. returned +1.2% over the 12 months to 17 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does HealthStream, Inc. do?

HealthStream Inc. is a healthcare technology company that provides software-as-a-service solutions for healthcare organizations in the United States.

What is the latest news on HSTM?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 15 Sept 2026): "HealthStream Completes $40 Million Private Placement of Its Common Stock". HealthStream announced the completion of a private placement in which WJRJJ Ventures, LLC acquired 1.5 million shares of the company's common stock, including 1,355,932 newly issued shares for approximately $40 million in cash at $29.50 per share.

Company

About HealthStream, Inc.

HealthStream Inc. is a healthcare technology company that provides software-as-a-service solutions for healthcare organizations in the United States. Its platform supports workforce development, learning management, credentialing, privileging, scheduling, and performance management, helping hospitals and care providers manage clinical staff more efficiently. HealthStream’s offerings also include provider enrollment and simulation-based education tools, along with modules designed to improve competency assessment and talent management across healthcare teams. The company serves hospitals, health systems, and other care delivery organizations that need integrated tools to train employees, maintain compliance, and coordinate workforce operations. HealthStream Inc. plays an important role in the healthcare information services market by connecting training, credentialing, and workforce administration within a single digital environment.

CEO Mr. Robert A. Frist Jr. · 1,139 employees · United States · https://www.healthstream.com