Highlights

  • Wall Street Zen lifts PACS Group (NYSE: PACS) from hold to buy.
  • EODHD/Others snapshot shows $39.83 target versus $37.81 last close.
  • EPS and revenue both miss estimates despite positive profitability ratios.

Wall Street Zen upgraded PACS Group (NYSE:PACS) to buy, aligning with several existing positive ratings from other brokerages, while a smaller number maintain hold positions. MarketBeat data places the overall consensus at moderate buy with an average target price of $43.25.

A number of brokerages have also updated their coverage on PACS Group. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated research with an overweight rating and a $44.00 price target. Royal Bank of Canada reiterated its outperform view and set a $47.00 objective. Truist Financial assigned a $40.00 target price. Zacks Research upgraded the stock to hold from a previous strong sell stance. Meanwhile, UBS Group maintained a buy rating while lowering its price objective to $42.00 from $50.00.

PACS Group, Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to manage skilled nursing and assisted living facilities across the United States, in addition to providing senior and independent living services. The company is also involved in acquiring, owning, and leasing healthcare-related real estate. Founded in 2013, it is headquartered in Farmington, Utah.

Estimates Panel Points to a Narrow Price Difference

There is a recommendation score of 1.83, a target price of $39.83, and a long-term growth projection of 15.00%. Compared with the latest closing price of $37.81, the variance stands at 5.34%, according to EODHD/Others (data source: EODHD/Others, February 16, 2026).

Earnings Release Highlights Forecast Miss

PACS Group reported quarterly earnings per share of $0.10, below the consensus estimate of $0.46. Revenue reached $1.03 billion, also trailing analyst projections of $1.11 billion. Return on equity was 21.39%, and net margin came in at 3.29%. Full-year earnings are currently projected at 1.01 per share.

Stock Performance Context

PACS Group (NYSE: PACS) last closed at $37.81 on February 13, 2026, down 2.83% for the session.