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Alignment Health Expands Medicare Advantage Coverage to San Antonio for 2027

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage plan from Alignment Health, today announced it will expand into Bexar and Comal counties beginning Jan. 1, 2027, bringing its coordinated care model, in-network access and trusted providers, including Baptist Health System, to the San Antonio region. Alignment Health Plan’s Texas expansion will serve a total of four counties that are home to nearly 550,000 Medicare beneficiaries, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data1.

San Antonio is the second Texas market for Alignment after El Paso, creating a

Alignment Health Expands Medicare Advantage Coverage to San Antonio for 2027

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

San Antonio is the second Texas market for Alignment after El Paso, creating a

Alignment Healthcare to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC), will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, after market close. Following the release, the company will host a conference call to review its financial results at 5 p.m. EDT.

Conference Call Details
A live audio webcast will be available online at https://ir.alignmenthealth.com/. At the start of the conference call, participants may access the webcast at the following link:

https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/o7dsxqqm

A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand

Alignment Healthcare to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/o7dsxqqm

A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand

ALHC: Alignment Healthcare Investors Should Contact Block & Leviton to Possibly Recover Losses

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:49:00 -0400

Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - October 13, 2026) - Block & Leviton is investigating Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) for potential securities law violations. Investors who have lost money in their Alignment Healthcare, Inc. investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://blockleviton.com/cases/alhc.

What is this all about?

Block & Leviton is investigating whether Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) and certain of its officers and directors violated the federal securities laws. Alignment operates Medicare Advantage health plans, and its financial results depend in significant part on the quality bonus payments that

ALHC: Alignment Healthcare Investors Should Contact Block & Leviton to Possibly Recover Losses

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:49:00 -0400

What is this all about?

Alignment Health Expands Medicare Advantage Coverage to Four New Charlotte-Area Counties for 2027

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage plan from Alignment Health, today announced its expansion into Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Rowan counties beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The expansion gives more than 295,000 additional people with Medicare access to Alignment's care model, which combines local provider partnerships, personalized support and benefits designed to help seniors stay healthy and independent. Members in the new service area will have in-network access to many high-quality physicians and facilities including Novant Health and Tryon Medical Partners.

With the expansion, Alignment Health Plan will serve

Alignment Health Expands Medicare Advantage Coverage to Four New Charlotte-Area Counties for 2027

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

With the expansion, Alignment Health Plan will serve

Alignment Health Launches New Medicare Advantage Plan Designed for Asian American Seniors in Los Angeles and Orange Counties

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage (MA) plan from Alignment Health, announced today that a new Central Health Harmony (HMO) Medicare Advantage plan will be available in Los Angeles and Orange counties beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Central Health Harmony offers a comprehensive, culturally connected healthcare experience, including in-language provider networks, Eastern wellness treatments and access to local traditional Asian grocers. The plan connects members to more than 600 primary care physicians who speak Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese and offers culturally tailored benefits designed to improve access, communication and the

Alignment Health Launches New Medicare Advantage Plan Designed for Asian American Seniors in Los Angeles and Orange Counties

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) PT Lowered to $12 at TD Cowen

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:41:52 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 9:41 AM EDT)

TD Cowen analyst Ryan Langston lowered the price target on Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) to $12.00 (from $21.00) while maintaining a rating.

The analyst commented: "3Q26 Preview Model Update: Lower 3Q-4Q26 EBITDA Ests, PT to $12; We lower our 3Q+4Q26 EBITDA estimates by ~$8m each qtr, contemplating the IP/SNF utilization pressure and our anticipation of unfavorable claims development following commentary at a mid-September investor conference. We are lowering our price target to $12, or 0.4x EV/revenue. This implies a value of $7.5-$8k per MA life vs $5-$15k 2+ decade historical acquisition multiple range.

Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) PT Lowered to $12 at TD Cowen

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:41:52 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 9:41 AM EDT)

TD Cowen analyst Ryan Langston lowered the price target on Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) to $12.00 (from $21.00) while maintaining a rating.

Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) PT Lowered to $9 at UBS on Near-Term Headwinds

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:06:11 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 9:06 AM EDT)

UBS analyst Jonathan Yong lowered the price target on Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) to $9.00 (from $22.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst commented, "We're lowering our PT to $9 from ($22) as we factor in near-term headwinds related to utilization pressures the company cited at a recent investor conference, factor in pressure related to the loss of Stars for 2028, and lower our EV/sales multiple. We are assuming the near-term utilization pressures persist into 2027, particularly as the pressure emerged after MA bids were due. Although, the company indicated they are

Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) PT Lowered to $9 at UBS on Near-Term Headwinds

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:06:11 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 9:06 AM EDT)

UBS analyst Jonathan Yong lowered the price target on Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) to $9.00 (from $22.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) PT Lowered to $9 at Baird

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:22:44 -0400

Baird analyst Michael Ha lowered the price target on Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) to $9.00 (from $28.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) PT Lowered to $10 at Raymond James

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:10:05 -0400

Raymond James analyst John Ransom lowered the price target on Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) to $10.00 (from $19.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

The analyst comments "We are maintaining our Outperform rating on ALHC while lowering our price target to $10 (prior: $19) after news last week that ALHC’s largest California plan with ~75% of enrollment will be downgraded to 3.5 stars, down from 4, for plan year 2027 (bonus year 2028). We estimate the gross EBITDA headwind is ~$420M in 2028, which includes ~$240M from the 5% bonus payment and ~$180M from lower retained rebates, but we believe some

Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) PT Lowered to $10 at Raymond James

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:10:05 -0400

Raymond James analyst John Ransom lowered the price target on Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) to $10.00 (from $19.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

BofA Securities Downgrades Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) to Neutral

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:29:35 -0400

BofA Securities analyst Adam Ron downgraded Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $9.00 (from $25.00).

The analyst comments "On 10/8/26, CMS announced the star ratings for plan year 2028 (see our industry report), and Alignment (ALHC) had the worst performance of the group, dropping from 100% of membership in 4+ stars to 25%. Losing the 5% bonus on 4-star plans creates 3.75% hit to rates before offsets, lowering the company's margin for error as it continues to grow rapidly. Meanwhile, losing the 4-star rating at the parent level means that new plans won't

BofA Securities Downgrades Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) to Neutral

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:29:35 -0400

BofA Securities analyst Adam Ron downgraded Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $9.00 (from $25.00).

BofA Securities Downgrades Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) to Neutral

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:29:35 -0400

BofA Securities analyst Adam Ron downgraded Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $9.00 (from $25.00).

Alignment Healthcare Inc (ALHC) PT Lowered to $12 at KeyBanc

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:57:31 -0400

KeyBanc analyst Matthew Gillmor lowered the price target on Alignment Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ALHC) to $12.00 (from $28.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Piper Defending UNH: 'We would be buyers of the stock into 3Q26'

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:35:47 -0400

Piper Defending UNH: 'We would be buyers of the stock into 3Q26'.

The analyst comments "CMS published Medicare 2027 Part C & D Star Ratings (2027 Star Ratings) last night. We illustrate ratings mix at ALHC, CVS, HUM and UNH on pages 3-5 and summarize below. Based on the newly released 2027 Star ratings, CMS' September 2026 enrollment data suggests a 24.5% 4.0+ Star mix at ALHC, a 69.3% 4.0+ Star mix at CVS, a 93.4% 4.0+ Star mix at HUM and a 66.8% 4.0+ Star mix at UNH. Largest single contract moves were ALHC's H3815 covering 75.4% of members declining

Piper Defending UNH: 'We would be buyers of the stock into 3Q26'

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:35:47 -0400

Piper Defending UNH: 'We would be buyers of the stock into 3Q26'.

Piper Defending UNH: 'We would be buyers of the stock into 3Q26'

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:35:47 -0400

Piper Defending UNH: 'We would be buyers of the stock into 3Q26'.

Piper Defending UNH: 'We would be buyers of the stock into 3Q26'

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:35:47 -0400

Piper Defending UNH: 'We would be buyers of the stock into 3Q26'.