DaVita Inc. · DVA · FY2024 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2024
DaVita Holds Guidance as Supply and Policy Risks Persist
DaVita's operating trajectory remained supported by efficiency initiatives, integrated kidney care improvements, potential CMS-related reimbursement benefits, and international expansion. The case was balanced by supply disruption, mortality-related volume pressure, regulatory execution, and higher interest expense; management maintained full-year guidance rather than raising it.
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What changed
The quarter added detail on Baxter-related supply disruption, including a temporary pause in new peritoneal-dialysis starts and an expected return toward normal supply by Q1 2025. Management also described limited hurricane impact in Q3 with a $10 million to $20 million operating-income headwind expected in Q4, while reaffirming full-year guidance.
Guidance delta
Management maintained full-year 2024 operating-income, EPS, and free-cash-flow guidance.
Key takeaways
- Q3 adjusted operating income was $535 million and adjusted EPS was $2.59, according to the supplied analysis.
- Management said hurricane effects were limited in Q3 but expected a $10 million to $20 million operating-income impact in Q4.
- Baxter-related supply constraints temporarily paused new peritoneal-dialysis starts; normalization was expected by Q1 2025.
- Management identified the CMS oral-drug bundle as a potential patient-access and reimbursement tailwind.
- International expansion and operating efficiencies remained part of the growth plan.
Management priorities
- Resume new peritoneal-dialysis starts as supply conditions improve.
- Implement CMS 2025 final-rule changes.
- Pursue international growth through acquisitions.
- Continue capital allocation to share repurchases and strategic investments.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 27, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truist Securities | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Aug 7, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Barclays | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Aug 5, 2026 |
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | May 6, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Underperform | Underperform | Maintain | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Bernstein | Market Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | May 15, 2023 |
| Cowen & Co. | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Feb 23, 2023 |
| RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Maintain | Oct 29, 2021 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Hold | Hold | Maintain | May 6, 2020 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jan 24, 2020 |
| JP Morgan | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Raymond James | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Baird | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Nov 6, 2019 |
| William Blair | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Jefferies | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Keybanc | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Sep 17, 2014 |
| Atlantic Equities | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Feltl & Co. | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Bank oferica | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 5, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $184.03. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $215 | $179.92 | +16.8% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Analyst unavailable | $220 | $180.67 | +19.5% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $220 | $180.67 | +19.5% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Pito Chickering | $265 | $185.52 | +44.0% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Barclays | Andrew Mok | $224 | $227.99 | +21.7% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $250 | $235.58 | +35.8% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $270 | $229.48 | +46.7% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $218 | $234.31 | +18.5% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $205 | $194.38 | +11.4% | May 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Andrew Mok | $194 | $193.88 | +5.4% | May 7, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Pito Chickering | $220 | $157.04 | +19.5% | May 6, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $158 | $144.42 | -14.1% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $190 | $134.73 | +3.2% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $158 | $111.19 | -14.1% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $143 | $126.56 | -22.3% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Truist Financial | David MacDonald | $140 | $123.36 | -23.9% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Barclays | Andrew Mok | $149 | $127.89 | -19.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Truist Financial | David MacDonald | $148 | $129.54 | -19.6% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Bernstein | Lisa Bedell Clive | $184 | $142.4 | -0.0% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Bank of America Securities | Kevin Fischbeck | $145 | $133.53 | -21.2% | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Barclays | Andrew Mok | $150 | $134.45 | -18.5% | May 6, 2024 |
| Barclays | Sarah James | $81 | $70.54 | -56.0% | Oct 31, 2022 |
| UBS | Andrew Mok | $117 | $93.1 | -36.4% | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Truist Financial | David MacDonald | $90 | $79.44 | -51.1% | Jun 28, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationDaVita Inc. specializes in delivering essential kidney dialysis treatments and comprehensive renal care to individuals grappling with chronic kidney failure. The company primarily operates an extensive network of outpatient dialysis centers, supplementing this with services provided in hospital inpatient settings and within patients' homes. Beyond direct patient treatment, DaVita manages its own diagnostic laboratories, performing routine tests vital for dialysis patients, alongside other physician-ordered laboratory analyses specifically for those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The firm also offers administrative and management support to various other outpatient dialysis facilities.…
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