Christopher R. Reidy

October 4, 2026

Encompass Health Sets Q3 2026 Earnings Call Date. Encompass Health announced the date for its 2026 third-quarter earnings call. Recent coverage also highlights the company's small-format expansion strategy and potential undervaluation as it builds out its rehabilitation capacity. The stock is currently trading near the lower end of its 52-week range, with an average analyst target of $148.17.

October 8, 2026

Concentra Group Hits 52-Week High Amid Medical Services Trends. Concentra Group Holdings, the parent company of Embecta, recently reached a 52-week high, prompting questions about the sustainability of this price movement. This development is relevant to Embecta shareholders as it reflects broader sentiment in the medical services sector. Embecta itself trades with a low trailing P/E of 3.7 and offers a dividend yield of 3.43%, while its stock remains significantly below its 52-week high of $14.91.

October 17, 2026

BDX Revello Stent Trial Success, Revenue Up 5.4%, Earnings Down 34%. The company announced that its Revello stent achieved strong results in the AGILITY trial for peripheral artery disease patients. Revenue rose 5.4% year‑over‑year, but net earnings fell 34.3%, reflecting higher costs or lower margins. The dividend yield sits at 1.59% and analysts see a target of $194, while the stock trades near the top of its 52‑week range.