Auna (NYSE:AUNA) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.42 EPS

Auna (NYSE:AUNA) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.53 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.42, Zacks reports. Auna had a net margin of 4.40% and a return on equity of 13.52%. The firm had revenue of $336.67 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.08 billion.

Auna Trading Up 25.6%

AUNA traded up $1.23 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $6.03. 978,150 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 434,915. The company has a current ratio of 0.90, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63. Auna has a 1 year low of $4.46 and a 1 year high of $7.87. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $4.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $5.43. The firm has a market cap of $446.06 million, a P/E ratio of 8.42 and a beta of 2.09.

More Auna News

Here are the key news stories impacting Auna this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Auna reported Q4 EPS of $0.53 vs. the Zacks consensus $0.13 and topped revenue estimates, a clear near-term catalyst for upside. Auna S.A. Tops Q4
• Positive Sentiment: Raised revenue guidance — Management gave FY26 revenue guidance of about $1.4–$1.6 billion vs. a consensus near $1.3 billion, suggesting material top-line growth expectations. Auna Announces 4Q25 and FY25 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash generation and 2026 targets — Company statement highlights robust FY25 cash flow and explicit 2026 growth targets, supporting the sustainability of the beat and guidance. Auna Posts Strong FY25 Cash Generation
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst acknowledgment and value recognition — Zacks added AUNA to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value list and several media pieces highlight the stock as a value/momentum pick, which can attract buy-side interest. Best Value Stocks to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus rating — Analysts show a consensus “Moderate Buy,” indicating general support but not unanimous conviction. Consensus Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose ~40% in February to 436,807 shares (≈0.6% of float), which could add volatility; however the short-interest days are low (~0.7), limiting sustained short pressure.
• Negative Sentiment: Liquidity and leverage — Trailing metrics show a current ratio ~0.90, quick ratio ~0.82 and debt/equity ~1.63, highlighting balance-sheet leverage that investors should monitor as growth ramps.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. bought a new position in Auna during the 1st quarter valued at $219,000. Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in Auna in the third quarter valued at about $75,000. Citadel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Auna by 28.9% in the third quarter. Citadel Advisors LLC now owns 36,352 shares of the company’s stock valued at $244,000 after buying an additional 8,147 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC acquired a new stake in Auna during the third quarter valued at approximately $83,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in Auna during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $201,000.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on AUNA shares. HSBC raised shares of Auna from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $6.90 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on Auna in a report on Friday, January 16th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $9.00 price target for the company. Zacks Research upgraded Auna from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $6.00 price objective (down from $13.50) on shares of Auna in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Auna in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Auna currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $7.30.

About Auna

Auna, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AUNA, is a Peruvian integrated healthcare services company headquartered in Lima. The firm operates a diversified care network that spans hospitals, outpatient medical centers, diagnostic imaging and laboratory facilities, as well as optical and dental clinics. Auna’s organizational structure is designed to support a continuum of care model, offering both general and specialized treatments across multiple touchpoints.

The company delivers a broad range of clinical services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, obstetrics, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and other specialized disciplines.