Zacks Research Has Positive Outlook of AMN FY2027 Earnings

AMN Healthcare Services Inc (NYSE:AMN) – Analysts at Zacks Research lifted their FY2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for AMN Healthcare Services in a note issued to investors on Thursday, March 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $1.36 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $1.30. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for AMN Healthcare Services’ current full-year earnings is $1.33 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for AMN Healthcare Services’ FY2028 earnings at $1.47 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. set a $25.00 price target on shares of AMN Healthcare Services in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of AMN Healthcare Services from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Citizens Jmp lifted their price objective on shares of AMN Healthcare Services from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of AMN Healthcare Services from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, November 15th. Finally, Citigroup reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of AMN Healthcare Services in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $22.64.

AMN Healthcare Services Trading Down 2.6%

Shares of AMN stock opened at $18.87 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $19.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $18.52. The stock has a market capitalization of $729.25 million, a P/E ratio of -7.58, a P/E/G ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 0.23. AMN Healthcare Services has a fifty-two week low of $14.86 and a fifty-two week high of $27.17. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19.

AMN Healthcare Services (NYSE:AMN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.22. The company had revenue of $748.23 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $723.11 million. AMN Healthcare Services had a positive return on equity of 8.05% and a negative net margin of 3.51%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.75 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AMN Healthcare Services

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Summit Securities Group LLC acquired a new stake in AMN Healthcare Services during the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC boosted its position in shares of AMN Healthcare Services by 238.5% in the third quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 1,713 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 1,207 shares during the period. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of AMN Healthcare Services by 200.0% during the fourth quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 3,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of AMN Healthcare Services during the third quarter valued at $63,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its position in AMN Healthcare Services by 49.2% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 3,093 shares of the company’s stock valued at $64,000 after buying an additional 1,020 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.23% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about AMN Healthcare Services

Here are the key news stories impacting AMN Healthcare Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks sharply raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $2.17 from $0.68 and boosted some quarterly/early‑year estimates (Q1 2026 to $1.70, Q1 2027 to $1.44). These upward revisions imply stronger near‑term earnings potential and are supportive for the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Technical bullish signal: AMN recently posted a “golden cross” (50‑day SMA moved above the 200‑day SMA), which often attracts momentum buyers and short‑term traders. Should You Buy AMN Healthcare Services (AMN) After Golden Cross?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintains a “Hold” rating on AMN. While estimates were moved around, the firm did not change its overall recommendation, suggesting analysts remain cautious despite some upside to multi‑quarter estimates.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut several 2026–2027 quarterly EPS estimates (Q2–Q4 2026 trims, multiple cuts across Q2–Q4 2027 including Q3 2027 to -$0.08 and Q4 2027 to -$0.09). Those downward revisions — including projected negative quarters — increase short‑term earnings risk and can pressure the stock as investors mark down valuation for weaker later‑year performance.
• Negative Sentiment: The estimate changes are large and mixed, signaling model volatility and uncertainty around AMN’s revenue/margin trajectory; that uncertainty typically raises volatility and could weigh on investor sentiment until company results or guidance clarify the outlook.

AMN Healthcare Services Company Profile

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc (NYSE: AMN) is a leading provider of healthcare workforce solutions in the United States. The company specializes in staffing and recruitment services for a broad range of clinical and allied health professionals, including travel nurses, permanent placement of nursing staff, locum tenens physicians, and allied health personnel. In addition to direct staffing, AMN Healthcare offers comprehensive workforce management solutions such as vendor management systems (VMS), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and compliance and credentialing services through its technology platforms.

Founded in 1985 as American Mobile Nurses, the company rebranded to AMN Healthcare in 2010 to reflect its expanding portfolio of services.