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BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Common Stock(BTSG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 9 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-4.05% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$60.11
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BTSG

10/23/2026: BTSG (5-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 9 days. Simulated Profits (-4.05%). Updated daily EoD!

BrightSpring Health Services is a provider of integrated pharmacy and community-based health services, catering primarily to complex, high-need patient populations. Its business is built on a dual-platform strategy that combines specialty pharmacy with home-based clinical care, providing a distinct competitive position in the healthcare services sector. The primary investment story rests on the company's ability to scale this integrated model to capture demand from an aging population. Key risks include a high debt load inherited from prior private equity ownership, significant reliance on government reimbursement rates, and competition from large retail pharmacy incumbents. Investors should monitor progress in deleveraging the balance sheet and improving operational margins through value-based care contracts.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is expanding its footprint in high-need health sectors with significant organic revenue growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock's performance depends on positive signals regarding margin expansion and deleveraging.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is currently more focused on growth potential than traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, focusing cash on debt reduction and growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and regulatory exposure create volatility that may not suit risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRecent IPO status and sector exposure contribute to significant short-term price fluctuations.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors must assess whether current growth rates justify existing earnings multiples.
Competition risk (Pharmacy/Health Services)HighLarge incumbents exert significant pressure on pricing and market access.
Business qualityMediumWhile the integrated model is strong, the company must manage execution risk across varied geographies.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income available for yield-focused investors.
Execution riskMedium / highIntegrating acquisitions and managing labor costs are critical to long-term profitability.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 231.92%
Avg. Invested days 71
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BTSG receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BTSG has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+1155.6%) and solid revenue growth (+14.6%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.1%), soft profitability (net margin 1.5%), modest insider ownership of 3.12%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BTSG's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (3.1% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BTSG's strongest growth driver at +1155.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+14.6%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+790.7%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 108.2% and approximately 76.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.12% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP 13.56%
BlackRock Inc 12.14%
FMR Inc 6.77%
Amvescap Plc. 6.04%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.03%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BTSG generates approximately $118 of gross profit, $23 of operating income, and $31 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 2-star rating, with moderate cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -38.22% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BTSG has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 11.89B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 54.65
1Y Target Price 78.94
Price to earnings Ratio 54.65
1Y Target Price 78.94
Volume (30-day avg) 2.3M shares
Beta 1.88
52 Weeks Range 30.64 - 73.75
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 30.64 - 73.75
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.1

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Pharmacy SolutionsSpecialty pharmacy, home infusion, and oncology support services.The company earns revenue by providing essential, specialized drug delivery and clinical support to patients with chronic conditions.
Provider ServicesBehavioral health, primary care, and community-based rehabilitation.The company generates fees by delivering recurring clinical care and therapy services in home and community settings.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-30
When Before Market
Estimate 0.45
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 2.55%
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.37%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.88%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.04%

Valuation

Trailing PE 54.65
Forward PE 23.42
Enterprise Value 13.50B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83
Enterprise Value 13.50B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.19
Shares Outstanding 197.86M
Shares Floating 150.65M
Shares Outstanding 197.86M
Shares Floating 150.65M
Percent Insiders 3.12
Percent Institutions 108.24

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)

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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)

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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)

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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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