By Hassan
Malik @hmalik21
Investors
looking to make a few bucks in the stock market should consider abiding by one
simple rule: Follow the money. In today’s market, investors need to identify
which companies are capable of attracting a large pool of capital. One area
that is booming right now is the health care and pharmaceuticals industry.
Hordes of investors seem to be putting their money in pharmaceutical companies
in light of the recent Ebola outbreak. But these investors have been let down
in the past month due to a turbulent pattern of ups and downs in Ebola stocks.
To invest in the health care industry, you need a dependable company. One
option to consider is HealthStream Inc.
(NASDAQ: HSTM). Here
are 5 reasons why the stock is worth a look:
1. The
company recently released its Q3 earnings, which surpassed analysts’ estimates.
On a per share basis, the company reported earnings of 12 cents. Experts at
Zacks were expecting 8 cents per share.
2. Revenue
also exceeded analyst estimates. For Q3 of 2014. The company reported revenue
of $44.5 million ahead of estimates of $43.3 million.
3. The
company also recently released its financials indicating the availability of
$3,436,000 in net income available to common shares for the quarter ending Sept
30, 2014. This figure for the previous quarter, which ended in Jun 30, 2014,
yielded 2,363,000. That is a staggering 45% increase in matter of a few months.
4. Operating
income reported in Q3 was $4.7 million. This figure is up 32% from $33.7
million in the Q3 of 2013
5. Adjusted
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) was
$7.9 million in the Q3 of 2014. This was up 26% from $6.3 million in the Q3 of
2013.
Sentiments
associated with the company are very positive. Experts at Zacks have ranked the
company at a #1 hold position. In the past 3 weeks, the stock has shown strong
growth with prices surging week after week. Although no one can say for sure
when the trend will end, its stock price may be pricier in the weeks to
come.
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