Pediatrix trades at a low forward multiple of 10.3x with a PEG of 0.21 and peer-leading margins, but deeply overbought conditions at an RSI of 90, a stock price already above the technical resistance target, and a recent officer-level change create a poor setup for new buyers despite the fundamental appeal.
Thesis pillars
- Compelling Fundamental Valuation→Stable
- Earnings Momentum With Recent Stumble↓Deteriorating
- Severely Overbought Above Resistance↓Deteriorating
- +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning
Pillars as of Jul 3, 2026, based on the 10-K filed Feb 19, 2026
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (MD) Stock Analysis
Healthcare · Medical Care Facilities
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.91, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.8% away).
Pediatrix Medical Group operates a national network of approximately 2,295 affiliated physicians providing neonatal, maternal-fetal, and other pediatric subspecialty care at over 360 NICUs and 60 PICUs across 37 states. The company generates revenue through fee-for-service... Read more
Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.91, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.8% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.
Recent developments
updated 2026-10-29Recent Developments — Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.
Latest news
- NEWS Here's why Pediatrix Medical Group (MD) is a strong momentum stock - MSN — MSN positive
- NEWS Pediatrix Medical earnings in focus as payer mix holds firm By Investing.com - Investing.com India — Investing.com India neutral
- NEWS Pediatrix Medical Group (MD) reports earnings tomorrow: what to expect - TradingView — TradingView neutral
- NEWS Pediatrix Medical Group (MD) reports earnings tomorrow: what to expect - FinancialContent — FinancialContent neutral
- NEWS Pediatrix Medical Group (MD) Holds Steady at $28.10 as Buyers Defend Support - Wave Equality - https://www.siam.in/ — https://www.siam.in/ neutral
Generated 2026-10-29T11:08:51Z.
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Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)
- MEDIUMGeographicTexas32%10-K Item 1A: 'Texas accounted for approximately 32% of our net revenue in 2025'
Material Events(8-K, last 90d)
- 2026-05-07Item 5.02LOWShareholders approved Second Amended and Restated 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan at May 7, 2026 Annual Meeting, increasing shares available for issuance by 8,000,000. Administrative compensatory arrangement approval; no officer departure or appointment.SEC filing →
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Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.91, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.8% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Analyst target $22.91 reached (−20.8%), stop $27.27 (−6.0%), A.R:R -1.7:1. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.
Analyst target $22.91 reached (−20.8% from $28.91); no take-profit level is published. Analyst target $22.91 reached (−20.8%), stop $27.27 (−6.0%), A.R:R -1.7:1. Stop-loss: $27.27.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.8% away); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.3).
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. trades at a P/E of 13.8 (forward 11.8). TrendMatrix value score: 7.6/10. Verdict: Hold.
15 analysts cover MD with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $26.
What does Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. do?Pediatrix Medical Group operates a national network of approximately 2,295 affiliated physicians providing neonatal,...
Pediatrix Medical Group operates a national network of approximately 2,295 affiliated physicians providing neonatal, maternal-fetal, and other pediatric subspecialty care at over 360 NICUs and 60 PICUs across 37 states. The company generates revenue through fee-for-service billings to commercial and government payers; Texas accounted for approximately 32% of net revenue in 2025.