# Healthcare — Sector Hub

> Quantitative analysis from TrendMatrix. Data for informational use only — not investment advice.

Healthcare companies develop, manufacture, and distribute pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and clinical services to patients and healthcare providers. This sector is shaped by regulatory approvals, patent protection periods, reimbursement policies, and clinical trial outcomes—exposing investors to FDA decisions, patent expirations, pricing pressures, and generic competition. TrendMatrix ranks 340 US-listed Healthcare stocks by 10-dimension quantitative score, refreshed every 5 minutes during market hours with a full reanalysis nightly.

- **Stocks tracked:** 349 (primer N: 340)
- **Sentiment:** 33 bullish · 39 neutral · 277 bearish · avg score 5.24
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-25T16:28:11+00:00

## Ranked Stocks

| # | Symbol | Name | Verdict | Score | Price | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [INCY](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/INCY) | Incyte Corporation | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 7.0 | $98.03 | +7.2% |
| 2 | [AUPH](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/AUPH) | Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.9 | $15.52 | +8.0% |
| 3 | [LLY](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/LLY) | Eli Lilly and Company | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.9 | $939.64 | +18.4% |
| 4 | [INDV](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/INDV) | Indivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.8 | $38.49 | +11.8% |
| 5 | [BCRX](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/BCRX) | BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.5 | $9.29 | +107.6% |
| 6 | [GLPG](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/GLPG) | Galapagos NV | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.5 | $27.96 | +6.4% |
| 7 | [HALO](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/HALO) | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.5 | $63.91 | +18.0% |
| 8 | [BSX](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/BSX) | Boston Scientific Corporation | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.4 | $57.78 | +36.8% |
| 9 | [DXCM](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/DXCM) | DexCom, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.0 | $59.50 | +35.2% |
| 10 | [LGND](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/LGND) | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorpor | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.0 | $226.53 | +12.9% |
| 11 | [THC](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/THC) | Tenet Healthcare Corporation | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.0 | $171.45 | +44.4% |
| 12 | [WST](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/WST) | West Pharmaceutical Services, I | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 6.0 | $296.55 | +17.8% |
| 13 | [ISRG](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ISRG) | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.9 | $455.86 | +20.6% |
| 14 | [AMGN](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/AMGN) | Amgen Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.8 | $347.05 | +6.9% |
| 15 | [EHC](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/EHC) | Encompass Health Corporation | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.8 | $98.69 | +28.2% |
| 16 | [MMSI](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/MMSI) | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.8 | $66.87 | +32.0% |
| 17 | [RMD](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/RMD) | ResMed Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.8 | $213.44 | +22.4% |
| 18 | [ADPT](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ADPT) | Adaptive Biotechnologies Corpor | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.7 | $14.11 | +33.8% |
| 19 | [AMRX](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/AMRX) | Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.7 | $12.88 | +19.5% |
| 20 | [CORT](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/CORT) | Corcept Therapeutics Incorporat | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.7 | $46.55 | +30.3% |
| 21 | [IRTC](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/IRTC) | iRhythm Holdings, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.7 | $128.11 | +37.1% |
| 22 | [ILMN](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ILMN) | Illumina, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.6 | $125.99 | +11.7% |
| 23 | [MEDP](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/MEDP) | Medpace Holdings, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.6 | $419.81 | +30.6% |
| 24 | [SYK](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/SYK) | Stryker Corporation | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.6 | $316.96 | +19.6% |
| 25 | [MRK](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/MRK) | Merck & Company, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.5 | $109.88 | +6.7% |
| 26 | [ASND](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ASND) | Ascendis Pharma A/S | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.4 | $228.54 | +14.4% |
| 27 | [IRMD](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/IRMD) | iRadimed Corporation | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.3 | $82.75 | +26.7% |
| 28 | [ATR](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ATR) | AptarGroup, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.2 | $124.80 | +14.6% |
| 29 | [ENSG](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ENSG) | The Ensign Group, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.1 | $184.66 | +9.4% |
| 30 | [LH](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/LH) | Labcorp Holdings Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 5.0 | $259.25 | +9.0% |
| 31 | [BIO](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/BIO) | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 4.8 | $279.30 | +10.4% |
| 32 | [OPCH](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/OPCH) | Option Care Health, Inc. | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 4.8 | $19.16 | +86.6% |
| 33 | [ICLR](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ICLR) | ICON plc | STRONG_BUY_WAIT | 4.7 | $117.23 | +11.2% |
| 34 | [HRMY](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/HRMY) | Harmony Biosciences Holdings, I | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.9 | $31.19 | +20.1% |
| 35 | [CPRX](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/CPRX) | Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.8 | $28.35 | +4.4% |
| 36 | [NBIX](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/NBIX) | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.8 | $132.71 | +25.9% |
| 37 | [INVA](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/INVA) | Innoviva, Inc. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.7 | $23.23 | +24.5% |
| 38 | [PHAR](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/PHAR) | Pharming Group N.V. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.6 | $16.44 | +78.9% |
| 39 | [ANIP](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ANIP) | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.4 | $79.06 | +21.6% |
| 40 | [WAY](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/WAY) | Waystar Holding Corp. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.4 | $21.61 | +50.2% |
| 41 | [AAPG](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/AAPG) | Ascentage Pharma Group Internat | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.3 | $22.88 | +82.1% |
| 42 | [ONC](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ONC) | BeOne Medicines Ltd. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.3 | $295.58 | +24.3% |
| 43 | [TMDX](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/TMDX) | TransMedics Group, Inc. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.3 | $101.23 | +34.2% |
| 44 | [ADUS](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ADUS) | Addus HomeCare Corporation | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.2 | $97.22 | +24.9% |
| 45 | [GILD](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/GILD) | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.2 | $131.09 | +8.8% |
| 46 | [GSK](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/GSK) | GSK plc | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.2 | $52.39 | +11.5% |
| 47 | [HQY](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/HQY) | HealthEquity, Inc. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.0 | $80.92 | +25.6% |
| 48 | [WGS](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/WGS) | GeneDx Holdings Corp. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 6.0 | $63.58 | +86.9% |
| 49 | [ARGX](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/ARGX) | argenx SE | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 5.9 | $780.11 | +18.9% |
| 50 | [CAI](https://trendmatrix.com/stocks/CAI) | Caris Life Sciences, Inc. | HOLD_IF_HOLDING | 5.9 | $18.87 | +37.5% |

_Showing top 50 of 349 tracked. Full list at `/api/sectors/healthcare/rollup`._

## Recent 8-K Events (last 30 days)

- **BIO** [Item 5.02] (2026-04-24): Stockholders approved the Amended 2017 Incentive Award Plan at the April 21, 2026 annual meeting, adding 335,000 shares and extending expiration to March 18, 2036. Routine compensatory arrangement.
- **BIO-B** [Item 5.02] (2026-04-24): Stockholders approved the Amended 2017 Incentive Award Plan at the April 21, 2026 annual meeting, adding 335,000 shares and extending expiration to March 18, 2036. Routine compensatory arrangement.
- **IQV** [Item 5.02] (2026-04-23): 2026 Annual Meeting: stockholders approved the 2026 Incentive and Stock Award Plan replacing the 2017 plan. Routine compensatory arrangement authorizing stock options, restricted stock units, and performance-based awards.
- **ACHC** [Item 5.02] (2026-04-23): CFO Todd Young to resign effective April 30, 2026. David M. Duckworth appointed as Interim CFO effective May 1, 2026. Duckworth previously served as Acadia CFO from 2012–2023. No reason cited for Young departure.
- **DAWN** [Item 5.01] (2026-04-23): Servier Pharmaceuticals' tender offer for all Day One shares at $21.50/share expired April 22, 2026. Servier acquired all outstanding shares per Merger Agreement dated March 6, 2026. Change of control completed.
- **DAWN** [Item 1.02] (2026-04-23): Material agreement terminated upon completion of Servier merger on April 22-23, 2026, per Merger Agreement. No separate reason cited beyond merger closing.
- **DAWN** [Item 5.02] (2026-04-23): Director/officer departures upon Servier merger completion effective April 22-23, 2026; expected consequence of change-of-control closing per Merger Agreement from March 6, 2026.
- **AMGN** [Item 5.02] (2026-04-22): EVP David M. Reese retiring as CTO effective June 30, 2026. Responsibilities redistributed to EVPs Bradner, Gordon, and Griffith effective June 1, 2026. No successor named as CTO.
- **MEDP** [Item 5.02] (2026-04-22): Jesse Geiger notified intent to resign as President and retire from the Company effective May 31, 2026. No reason beyond retirement cited. No successor named.
- **NHC** [Item 1.01] (2026-04-22): NHC/OP L.P. entered Purchase and Sale Agreement with NHI on April 21, 2026 to acquire 32 SNFs and 3 ILFs currently under the Master Lease for $560 million; no financing contingencies.

## Cross-Company Themes

- **China** — 5 companies (MMSI, NVST, DHR, GEHC, BRKR)
- **Medicaid** — 4 companies (ENSG, ACHC, PACS, MOH)
- **Medicare** — 4 companies (ENSG, GH, PACS, SEM)
- **Texas** — 3 companies (ADUS, UHS, MD)
- **top-10 customers** — 3 companies (WST, MEDP, VEEV)

## Industries in this Sector

- [Biotechnology](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/biotechnology) — 150 stocks
- [Medical Devices](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/medical-devices) — 40 stocks
- [Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/drug-manufacturers-specialty-and-generic) — 29 stocks
- [Medical Care Facilities](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/medical-care-facilities) — 27 stocks
- [Diagnostics & Research](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/diagnostics-and-research) — 25 stocks
- [Medical Instruments & Supplies](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/medical-instruments-and-supplies) — 25 stocks
- [Drug Manufacturers - General](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/drug-manufacturers-general) — 16 stocks
- [Health Information Services](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/health-information-services) — 13 stocks
- [Healthcare Plans](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/healthcare-plans) — 10 stocks
- [Medical Distribution](https://trendmatrix.com/industries/medical-distribution) — 5 stocks

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