Shares of Ardent Health Partners (ARDT) are skyrocketing 8.69% in Wednesday's trading session, building on the momentum from a strong after-hours performance on Tuesday. The surge comes in response to the healthcare provider's outstanding first-quarter earnings report, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations.
Ardent Health Partners reported diluted earnings per share of $0.29 for Q1 2025, handily beating the Wall Street consensus estimate of $0.20 per share. This represents a substantial improvement from the $0.21 per share earned in the same quarter last year. The company's revenue for the quarter ended March 31 came in at $1.50 billion, meeting analyst projections and showing growth from $1.44 billion in the prior-year period.
Adding to investor optimism, Ardent Health Partners reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting earnings between $1.73 and $2.01 per diluted share on revenue ranging from $6.20 billion to $6.45 billion. This positive outlook, combined with the strong Q1 results, has bolstered confidence in the company's growth trajectory. The impressive earnings report initially triggered a 15% rise in ARDT shares during after-hours trading on Tuesday, setting the stage for Wednesday's continued rally.
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