Community Health Systems, Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. reported a net loss of $86 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to a net income of $130 million in the same period of 2025. Net operating revenues for the quarter totaled $2.757 billion, representing a 10.7 percent decrease from the prior year, while Adjusted EBITDA declined to $280 million from $376 million. The company attributed the financial decline to an unfavorable payor mix, higher medical specialist fees, and a challenging macroeconomic environment, despite a 2.2 percent increase in same-store admissions. For the full year 2026, the company updated its guidance to project net operating revenues between $11.3 billion and $11.5 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $1.225 billion and $1.275 billion.