Deutsche Bank Upgrades Tenet Healthcare (THC) to Buy

December 17, 2012 7:07 AM EST
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Price: $267.90 +0.32%

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    25 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell

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    Up: 13 | Down: 14 | New: 11
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Deutsche Bank upgraded Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC) from Hold to Buy with a price target of $38.00 (from $31.00).

The firm comments, "However, in taking a fresh look at THC, we conclude that its outlook has become more compelling. Our upgrade is underpinned by: (1) clear signs of improving business mix and margins due especially to gains in outpatient, (2) tangible momentum in Conifer, and (3) a more sustainable FCF profile going forward. We also continue to highlight the upside risks due to PPACA, and note our 2014 EPS of $3.85 is 17% above consensus. Due to a more favorable outlook, we believe THC should be positioned to garner an in-line (~6x) fwd EV/EBITDA multiple, putting our PT at $38 (up from $31)."

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Shares of Tenet Healthcare closed at $30.63 yesterday.


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