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Community Health Systems (CYH) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Community Health Systems (CYH) reported revenue of $2.8B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -11% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.3%, net loss $50.0M (1.8% of revenue).
Community Health Systems, Q3 2026: revenue $2.8B (-11% year over year), operating margin 5.3%, net loss $50.0M, operating cash flow $154M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.8B | -2% | -11% |
| Operating profit | $146M | -62% | -40% |
| Net earnings | −$50.0M | -171% | -129% |
| Operating cash flow | $154M | +75% | +123% |
| Free cash flow | $67.0M | +458% | 17× |
What changed
Revenue was $2.8B in Q3 2026, down 11% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter. Managed Care and Other Third Party Payors was the largest line at 46% of revenue. Managed Care and Other Third Party Payors lost $0.23B year over year (down 15%), 70% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.15B, a 5.3% margin (down 2.6 points year over year). Total costs fell 8% while revenue fell 11%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.05B, after a profit of $0.10B the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $0.20B was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $0.15B (up 123% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $0.11B of depreciation and amortization and $3.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.10B. Capital expenditures of $0.09B left free cash flow of $0.07B.
Questions
What was Community Health Systems' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Community Health Systems (CYH) reported revenue of $2.8B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -11% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was Community Health Systems profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $146M (5.3% of revenue) and net loss $50.0M.