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Addus HomeCare Corporation(ADUS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-0.7% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$121.81
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ADUS

10/23/2026: ADUS (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Addus HomeCare Corporation is a major provider of home-based care, including personal care, hospice, and home health services, with a strong focus on Medicaid-funded programs. The company's primary strength lies in its ability to scale through targeted acquisitions and maintain operational stability in a fragmented market. Its growth strategy centers on cross-selling higher-margin clinical services to its existing patient base. However, the business faces significant risks from labor cost inflation, state-level reimbursement pressure, and M&A execution hurdles. This stock may suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with sector-specific regulatory risks, keeping in mind that the company does not currently pay a dividend.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers a consistent growth narrative through M&A and demographic tailwinds.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum varies based on market sentiment toward healthcare services and acquisition news flow.
Value investorMixed fitValuation often reflects the premium paid for reliable, recurring revenue growth in home care.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, prioritizing capital allocation for business expansion.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile services are essential, exposure to state Medicaid funding and labor risks introduces operational volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can be sensitive to healthcare policy news and market-wide sentiment on growth stocks.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing of home health providers can fluctuate based on perceived M&A multiples.
Competition risk (Fragmented provider landscape)MediumThe ease of entry for small providers keeps localized market share competition high.
Business qualityMediumThe company has established a stable service model, though it remains sensitive to external funding sources.
Dividend incomeLow / noneAddus does not provide income through dividends.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends heavily on the ability to integrate acquisitions without disrupting clinical outcomes.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 6.39%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ADUS receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ADUS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+30.3%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.3%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 6.7%), modest insider ownership of 2.81%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ADUS's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.3% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ADUS's strongest growth driver at +30.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+23.2%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-6.0%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 107.8% and approximately 95.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.81% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 18.34%
Capital Research Global Investors 7.44%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.47%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.23%
State Street Corp 4.17%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ADUS generates approximately $325 of gross profit, $97 of operating income, and $73 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.74%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ADUS has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.27B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 21.33
1Y Target Price 134.08
Price to earnings Ratio 21.33
1Y Target Price 134.08
Volume (30-day avg) 204.0K shares
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 87.95 - 124.44
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 87.95 - 124.44
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.71

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Personal CareNon-medical assistance for daily living, billed largely to state Medicaid programs.This is the company's core recurring revenue source, providing essential support to seniors.
Hospice and Home HealthClinical nursing and palliative care, billed to Medicare and private payers.These higher-margin services represent the company's primary growth engine.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 21.33
Forward PE 16.89
Enterprise Value 2.26B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.54
Enterprise Value 2.26B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.77
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.67
Shares Outstanding 18.67M
Shares Floating 17.75M
Shares Outstanding 18.67M
Shares Floating 17.75M
Percent Insiders 2.81
Percent Institutions 107.81

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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