How to buy HealthStream stock (HSTM)

HealthStream is a health information services business based in the US. HealthStream shares (HSTM) are listed on the NASDAQ and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Its last market close was $31.97 – a decrease of 2.47% over the previous week. HealthStream employs 1,079 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $288 million.

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HealthStream stock price (NASDAQ: HSTM)

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HealthStream shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2024-12-12.

Latest market close	$31.97
52-week range	$23.85 - $33.52
50-day moving average more info button	$30.58
200-day moving average more info button	$28.25
Wall St. target price	$32.50
PE ratio more info button	50.4308
Dividend yield more info button	$0.109 (0.34%)
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$0.65

Is it a good time to buy HealthStream stock?

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HealthStream price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $32.41 from 2024-12-16

1 week (2024-12-11)	-1.13%
1 month (2024-11-18)	3.51%
3 months (2024-09-18)	10.61%
6 months (2024-06-18)	17.43%

1 year (2023-12-18)	24.99%
2 years (2022-12-16)	32.92%
3 years (2021-12-17)	28.13%
5 years (2019-12-18)	14.68%

Is HealthStream stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing HealthStream stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of HealthStream's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

HealthStream's P/E ratio

HealthStream's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 50x. In other words, HealthStream shares trade at around 50x recent earnings.

That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.

HealthStream's PEG ratio

HealthStream's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 4.1705. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into HealthStream's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

HealthStream's EBITDA

HealthStream's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $40.2 million.

The EBITDA is a measure of a HealthStream's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

HealthStream financials

Revenue TTM	$288 million
Operating margin TTM	8.89%
Gross profit TTM	$175.7 million
Return on assets TTM	2.6%
Return on equity TTM	5.65%
Profit margin	6.84%
Book value	$11.69
Market Capitalization more info button	$997 million

TTM: trailing 12 months

HealthStream share dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 17.23% of net profits

Recently HealthStream has paid out, on average, around 0% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), HealthStream shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In HealthStream's case, that would currently equate to about $0.109 per share.

While HealthStream's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that HealthStream is investing more in its future growth.

HealthStream's most recent dividend payout was on 14 November 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 3 November 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

HealthStream share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, HealthStream's shares have ranged in value from as little as $23.8495 up to $33.52. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while HealthStream's is 0.353. This would suggest that HealthStream's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

HealthStream overview

HealthStream, Inc. provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based applications for healthcare organizations in the United States. The company's 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. It offers hStream, a technology platform that powers a range of healthcare workforce solutions. The company provides its solutions to customers across a range of entities within the healthcare industry, including private, not-for-profit, and government entities, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device companies through its direct sales teams. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. .

Frequently asked questions

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What percentage of HealthStream is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 21.397% of HealthStream shares are held by insiders and 74.914% by institutions. How many people work for HealthStream?
Latest data suggests 1,079 work at HealthStream. When does the fiscal year end for HealthStream?
HealthStream's fiscal year ends in December. Where is HealthStream based?
HealthStream's address is: 500 11th Avenue North, Nashville, TN, United States, 37203 What is HealthStream's ISIN number?
HealthStream's international securities identification number is: US42222N1037 What is HealthStream's CUSIP number?
HealthStream's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 42222N103