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Addus HomeCare Corporation(ADUS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$114.33
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ADUS

10/09/2026: ADUS (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Addus HomeCare is a focused provider of personal care, hospice, and home health services, primarily serving elderly and disabled clients. The company maintains a strong position in the market by leveraging recurring, Medicaid-backed revenue and a disciplined strategy of clinical acquisitions. Its primary growth opportunity lies in expanding its higher-margin hospice and skilled home health services to complement its personal care base. Key risks include heavy reliance on government reimbursement policies, persistent caregiver labor shortages, and execution risks related to acquisition integration. Addus is generally well-suited for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to the aging population, though potential investors should closely monitor regulatory changes and labor costs.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company demonstrates consistent revenue growth driven by aging demographic tailwinds and expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock often follows broader healthcare trends; look for strong technical signals before entry.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to growth prospects, making it less attractive to pure value-focused investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, prioritizing capital allocation toward growth.
Low-risk investorMixed fitRegulatory and reimbursement risks are inherent to the healthcare service model.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumHealthcare stocks can experience swings based on government policy news.
Valuation riskMediumGrowth expectations are priced into the stock, leaving little margin for earnings misses.
Competition risk (healthcare services)Medium / highCompetition for labor and market share from large operators is constant.
Business qualityStrongThe company provides essential services with high demand and recurring revenue.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors receive no cash distributions, focusing purely on growth.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful integration of acquisitions is vital to maintaining growth momentum.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 7.14%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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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 107.9% 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 2.14B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.02
1Y Target Price 134.08
Price to earnings Ratio 20.02
1Y Target Price 134.08
Volume (30-day avg) 210.7K shares
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 87.95 - 124.44
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 87.95 - 124.44
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.71

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Personal Care ServicesAssistance with daily living activities funded primarily by Medicaid.The reliable, recurring-revenue core of the business.
Hospice and Home HealthSkilled medical and palliative care services.Higher-margin segments driving future growth and clinical diversification.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 20.02
Forward PE 15.15
Enterprise Value 2.16B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.45
Enterprise Value 2.16B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.45
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.46
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.89
Shares Outstanding 18.67M
Shares Floating 17.75M
Shares Outstanding 18.67M
Shares Floating 17.75M
Percent Insiders 2.81
Percent Institutions 107.89

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)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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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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