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DVADaVita Inc.Sell5.6·$240.96+0.63%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

DaVita delivers consistent earnings beats and strong cash generation, but the stock has moved above analyst consensus targets and carries concentrated exposure to government reimbursement programs representing roughly two-thirds of revenue; the setup favors waiting for a pullback that restores a more favorable entry.

Thesis pillars

  • Government Program Revenue ConcentrationStable
  • Earnings Beat Streak With Rising EstimatesStable
  • Stock Above Analyst Consensus TargetStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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DaVita Inc. (DVA) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5ValueGrowthQualityModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Medical Care Facilities

Earnings in 6 days (2026-08-04). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Sell if holding. At $240.96, A.R:R is negative (-2.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Customer: Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans (57.0%); Concentration risk — Customer: total government-based programs (68.0%).

DaVita provides kidney dialysis through 2,657 U.S. outpatient centers in 46 states and 585 international centers in 14 countries, serving approximately 200,500 U.S. and 94,500 international patients. U.S. dialysis represents approximately 86% of consolidated revenues; government... Read more

$240.96-24.7% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#22 of 36 Medical Care Facilities
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield6.50%
Stop $229.22Target $239.60(resistance)A.R:R -2.9:1
Analyst target$208.57-13.4%7 analysts
$239.60our TP
$240.96price
$208.57mean
$145
$270

Sell if holding. At $240.96, A.R:R is negative (-2.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Customer: Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans (57.0%); Concentration risk — Customer: total government-based programs (68.0%). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/9 gates (positive momentum, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio and clean insider activity and earnings proximity 6d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-07-30
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Aug 4, 20266d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Customer: Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans (57.0%)
Concentration risk — Customer: total government-based programs (68.0%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)22.8
P/E (Fwd)13.9
Mkt Cap$15.4B
EV/EBITDA10.6
Profit Mgn5.6%
ROE81.0%
Rev Growth6.0%
Beta0.88
DividendNone
Rating analysts13

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.49bullish
IV63%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHCustomerMedicare and Medicare Advantage plans57%
    10-K Item 1: 'Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans| 57 | %'
  • HIGHCustomertotal government-based programs68%
    10-K Item 1: 'Total government-based programs| 68 | %'
  • MEDIUMCustomercommercial payors32%
    10-K Item 1: 'The payments we receive from commercial payors generate nearly all of our profits and all of our non-hospital dialysis profits come from commercial payors'

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
1.5
52w Position
9.7
GatesA.R:R -2.9=NEGATIVEINSIDER 1.42%=HEAVYEARNINGS PROXIMITY 6d<=7dMomentum 5.5<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.5>=4.5No SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
66 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $220.50Resistance $244.49

Price Targets

$229
$240
A.Upside-24.7%
A.R:R-2.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-24.7% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside
! Insider activity: 1.42%=heavy

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-04 (6d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DVA stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $240.96, A.R:R is negative (-2.9) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Customer: Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans (57.0%); Concentration risk — Customer: total government-based programs (68.0%). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $229.22. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the DVA stock price target?

Take-profit target: $239.60 (-24.7% upside). Prior stop was $229.22. Stop-loss: $229.22.

What are the risks of investing in DVA?

Concentration risk — Customer: Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans (57.0%); Concentration risk — Customer: total government-based programs (68.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is DVA overvalued or undervalued?

DaVita Inc. trades at a P/E of 22.8 (forward 13.9). TrendMatrix value score: 6.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about DVA?

13 analysts cover DVA with a consensus score of 3.5/5. Average price target: $209.

What does DaVita Inc. do?DaVita provides kidney dialysis through 2,657 U.S. outpatient centers in 46 states and 585 international centers in 14...

DaVita provides kidney dialysis through 2,657 U.S. outpatient centers in 46 states and 585 international centers in 14 countries, serving approximately 200,500 U.S. and 94,500 international patients. U.S. dialysis represents approximately 86% of consolidated revenues; government programs cover 68% of U.S. dialysis revenues, while commercial payors at 32% generate nearly all profits.

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