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HealthStream Inc (HSTM)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/03/2025: HSTM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 19.38% | Avg. Invested days 55 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 979.38M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 48.76 | 1Y Target Price 35 |
Price to earnings Ratio 48.76 | 1Y Target Price 35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 133385 | Beta 0.38 | 52 Weeks Range 23.83 - 34.21 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 23.83 - 34.21 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.39% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.66 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.86% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.32% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.63% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.72% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 48.76 | Forward PE 48.54 | Enterprise Value 894959949 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.36 |
Enterprise Value 894959949 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.36 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.07 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.31 | Shares Outstanding 30434300 | Shares Floating 24194668 |
Shares Outstanding 30434300 | Shares Floating 24194668 | ||
Percent Insiders 21.41 | Percent Institutions 77.2 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.67 | Target Price 32.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 4 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
HealthStream Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
HealthStream, Inc. was founded in 1990. It provides learning and performance management solutions for the healthcare industry. The company has grown through organic development and acquisitions, expanding its product offerings and market reach.
Core Business Areas
- Workforce Development: Provides online learning, competency management, and performance appraisal tools to improve healthcare workforce skills and compliance.
- Provider Solutions: Offers solutions to help healthcare organizations improve patient experience, safety, and outcomes through data-driven insights and process improvement.
Leadership and Structure
Robert A. Frist, Jr. serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various departments reporting to the executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- HealthStream Learning Center (HLC): A leading online learning platform for healthcare professionals, offering a wide range of courses and certifications. Competitors include Relias Learning, Vector Solutions, and HealthcareSource. No specific market share data available but HLC has over 4.6 million subscribers.
- Market Share: Undisclosed
- Market Share: Undisclosed
- VerityStream: Credentialing, privileging, and enrollment management solutions for healthcare providers. Competitors include symplr, and QGenda. Revenue from this product is not publicly available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The healthcare education and training market is growing due to increasing regulatory requirements, advancements in medical technology, and the need for skilled healthcare professionals.
Positioning
HealthStream is a leading provider of workforce development and provider solutions in the healthcare industry. Its competitive advantages include its large customer base, comprehensive product portfolio, and established reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for healthcare education and training is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. HealthStream is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Large customer base
- Comprehensive product portfolio
- Established relationships with healthcare organizations
Weaknesses
- Reliance on the healthcare industry
- Competition from larger and more diversified companies
- Slower growth in some segments
Opportunities
- Expanding into new healthcare markets
- Developing new products and services
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Threats
- Changes in healthcare regulations
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RXX
- VRNT
- CLGX
Competitive Landscape
HealthStream faces competition from other providers of healthcare education and training solutions. Its advantages include its strong brand recognition and large customer base. Its disadvantages include its smaller size compared to some competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Morrisey Associates
- Year: 2015
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 48
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded HealthStream's provider solutions portfolio with credentialing and privileging software.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: HealthStream has experienced moderate growth in revenue over the past several years, driven by increased adoption of its learning and performance management solutions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for HealthStream, driven by the increasing demand for healthcare education and training. Exact projections vary.
Recent Initiatives: HealthStream has focused on expanding its product portfolio, acquiring complementary businesses, and investing in technology to improve its solutions.
Summary
HealthStream shows consistent, slow growth in revenue while improving but still reporting losses. HealthStream's strong brand and large customer base position it well in the healthcare education and training market. However, the company needs to be aware of increasing competition. Expanding product offerings and strategic acquisitions remain important for future growth.
Similar Companies
- RXX
- VRNT
- CLGX
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Earnings call transcripts
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About HealthStream Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Nashville, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-04-05 | Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board & CEO Mr. Robert A. Frist Jr. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Health Information Services | Full time employees 1083 | Website https://www.healthstream.com |
Full time employees 1083 | Website https://www.healthstream.com |
HealthStream, Inc. provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based applications for healthcare organizations in the United States. The company offers hStream, a technology platform; CredentialStream, provides healthcare organizations with tools to support the provider lifecycle management from recruiting, application submission, verification of licensure and other credentials, privileging, appointments by credentialing committees, enrollment, network, management, onboarding, and performance evaluations of providers; ShiftWizard; and Competency Suite, AI/ML-driven clinical competency development system. Its solutions help healthcare organizations in meeting their ongoing clinical development, talent management, training, education, assessment, competency management, safety and compliance, and scheduling, as well as provider credentialing, privileging, and enrollment needs. The company serves its products to healthcare industry, including private, not-for-profit, and government entities, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and nursing schools and students. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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