Why Did Fresenius Medical Care Shares Plunge To 52-Week Low


20-Year Pro Trader Reveals His "MoneyLine"

Ditch your indicators and use the "MoneyLine". A simple line tells you when to buy and sell without the guesswork. It’s a line on a chart that’s helped Nic Chahine win 83% of his options buys. Here's how he does it.


  • Shares of kidney dialysis provider Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co (NYSE:FMS) touched a 52-week low after the company cut its earnings outlook as costs surged and a U.S. staff shortage.
  • The company flagged a decline in net income around a high teens percentage range and withdrew its 2025 targets. 
  • It also expects sales growth at the lower end of the previous forecast range.
  • The company reported preliminary Q2 sales of €4.76 billion, +10% Y/Y but almost flat on constant currency.
  • Operating income fell 20% to €341 million, while adjusted operating income was up 3% to €445 million.
  • Adjusted Net income remained flat at €225 million.
  • The company expects pressures from the U.S. labor market to persist in the year's second half.
  • It said it no longer expected to achieve organic revenue growth in North American health care services this year.
  • New CEO Carla Kriwet will start by October. Rice Powell will step down as CEO effective September 30.
  • Price Action: FMS shares are down 14.3% at $19.28 during the market session on the last check Thursday.

20-Year Pro Trader Reveals His "MoneyLine"

Ditch your indicators and use the "MoneyLine". A simple line tells you when to buy and sell without the guesswork. It’s a line on a chart that’s helped Nic Chahine win 83% of his options buys. Here's how he does it.


ENTER TO WIN $500 IN STOCK OR CRYPTO

Enter your email and you'll also get Benzinga's ultimate morning update AND a free $30 gift card and more!

Posted In: EarningsNewsGuidanceHealth CareMoversTrading IdeasGeneralBriefswhy it's moving