Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT)

In the past six months, Ardent Health's stock price increased by 2.7% on October 24, 2025, and has seen an 8.26% change over the preceding 10 days, with an overall rise of 26.3%. Key events include the company changing its name from Ardent Health Partners, Inc. to Ardent Health, Inc. effective June 3, 2025. Ardent Health reported its Second Quarter 2025 results, with earnings per share (EPS) jumping 126%. The company announced its participation in September investor conferences. Ardent Health announced a successful amendment and extension of its term loan facility. Various analysts initiated or reiterated "Buy" ratings and provided price targets for ARDT stock, with an average price target forecasting a 28.01% increase over the next year.

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Ardent Health, Inc. is a healthcare provider that owns and manages acute-care hospitals and medical facilities in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. The company operates in the Healthcare Facilities & Services sector, focusing on clinics/outpatient services, other healthcare services, and hospitals/inpatient services. Ardent Health provides a full spectrum of acute care, expands ambulatory services, and uses a joint venture model with nonprofit systems or academic medical centers.

Ardent Health operates 30 acute care hospitals and approximately 280 sites of care across six states. These states include Oklahoma (Tulsa, Hillcrest HealthCare System), New Mexico (Albuquerque), Texas (Amarillo, Tyler with UT Health East Texas), Idaho (Pocatello), Kansas (Topeka), and New Jersey (two locations).

Ardent Health's brand reputation has been influenced by both positive strategic developments and a significant negative event. A major event impacting its reputation was a ransomware attack in November 2023, which affected 30 hospitals across six US states. On the positive side, Ardent Health emphasizes a "culture of service excellence" and invests in people and technology to improve quality care and patient outcomes. The company is also actively exploring and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency, improve productivity, and boost patient and clinician satisfaction.

Ardent Health, Inc. became a public company with its IPO in mid-July 2024, trading on the NYSE under the ticker 'ARDT'. Major institutional owners include Ventas, Equity Group Investments, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), PureHealth, Ameriprise Financial Inc., MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd., Sei Investments Co., Formula Growth Ltd., Invesco Ltd., Prudential Financial Inc., American Century Companies Inc., Franklin Resources Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Graham Capital Management L.P., and Corebridge Financial Inc. The University of Texas system holds a 30% share in the UT Health Tyler hospital, a joint venture with Ardent Health.