Jefferies analyst Jack Slevin initiates coverage on $AMN Healthcare Services (AMN.US)$ with a hold rating, and sets the target price at $27.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 66.7% and a total average return of -6.3% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $AMN Healthcare Services (AMN.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
While the third quarter showed robust results for AMN Healthcare, the fourth quarter guidance was less than favorable, especially considering a quarterly EBITDA in the low-to-mid $50 million range after adjusting for a strike benefit.
AMN Healthcare's recent quarterly performance surpassed expectations slightly, yet the forecast for Q4 revenue was above consensus, factoring in an unusually large strike benefit. Conversely, the guidance for margins did not meet expectations. Management has pointed to encouraging signs in long-term trends, even as short-term prospects continue to face challenges.
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