What one share of Community Health Systems holds
We are one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies. Our affiliates are leading providers of healthcare services, developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states.
Community Health Systems’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $88.21 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.85 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $2.29 |
| Free cash flow | −$1.36 |
| Cash and investments | $1.06 |
| Debt | $69.08 |
| Book value | −$9.86 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | — | $2.32 | $7.34 | $3.86 | — | $17.91 |
| 2009 | — | $2.66 | $6.30 | $5.46 | — | $20.97 |
| 2010 | — | $3.01 | $7.18 | $5.61 | — | $23.63 |
| 2011 | — | $2.23 | $8.57 | $5.35 | — | $26.47 |
| 2012 | — | $2.96 | $8.56 | $5.69 | $0.25 | $29.70 |
| 2013 | — | $1.50 | $6.54 | $5.06 | — | $32.29 |
| 2014 | — | $0.82 | $7.58 | $6.77 | — | $34.29 |
| 2015 | — | $1.37 | $8.27 | −$0.28 | — | $35.64 |
| 2016 | $166.51 | −$15.54 | $6.72 | $3.55 | — | $14.18 |
| 2017 | $137.36 | −$22.00 | $5.05 | $1.87 | — | −$6.69 |
| 2018 | $125.57 | −$6.99 | $4.67 | −$2.24 | — | −$13.20 |
| 2019 | $116.14 | −$5.93 | $3.85 | −$0.47 | — | −$18.82 |
| 2020 | $101.15 | $4.38 | $3.78 | $14.91 | — | −$12.54 |
| 2021 | $94.70 | $1.76 | $3.59 | −$4.59 | — | −$10.38 |
| 2022 | $93.89 | $0.35 | $3.19 | −$0.88 | — | −$10.15 |
| 2023 | $95.75 | −$1.02 | $3.58 | −$1.97 | — | −$10.18 |
| 2024 | $95.64 | −$3.91 | $2.73 | $0.91 | — | −$13.78 |
| 2025 | $92.47 | $3.77 | $2.48 | $1.54 | — | −$10.06 |
Common questions about Community Health Systems
How much does one share of Community Health Systems earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Community Health Systems earned $1.85 of profit on $88.21 of sales, keeping about 2¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Community Health Systems pay a dividend?
Community Health Systems didn’t pay a dividend over the last 12 months, according to its SEC filings.
What is Community Health Systems’s book value per share?
Community Health Systems’s book value is negative (−$9.86 per share): it owes more than everything it owns is recorded at, often after years of buying back its own shares, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Community Health Systems have?
Each share of Community Health Systems has $1.06 of cash and investments and $69.08 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Community Health Systems’s free cash flow per share?
−$1.36 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Community Health Systems’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.32 in 2008 to $3.77 in 2025, growing about 2.9% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Community Health Systems bought back shares?
Community Health Systems’s share count rose about 43% from 2008 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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