EHC

Zacks identifies Encompass Health (EHC) as an attractive value stock with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and an 'A' Value grade. The company's P/B ratio of 4.12 and P/CF ratio of 14.97 are both favorable compared to industry averages, suggesting the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings outlook and cash flow.

Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) has been highlighted as a stock to watch with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and a VGM Score of A. The company, a provider of integrated healthcare services with 173 hospitals across 39 states and Puerto Rico, benefits from growing demand for coordinated care models. Recent analyst revisions have increased fiscal 2026 earnings estimates to $6.08 per share, with the stock showing an average earnings surprise of +6.8%.

Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) opened its first wholly owned hospital in Maine with 50 inpatient rehabilitation beds. Q2 2026 discharges rose 5.6% year-over-year, driven by new capacity and 2.8% same-store growth. EHC opened three hospitals in the first half of 2026 and plans to open eight new hospitals throughout the year, reflecting its strategy to expand capacity in favorable markets.