• UBS sets a price target of $22 for NASDAQ:HCSG, indicating a potential increase of approximately 16.71%.
• HCSG's recent earnings report exceeded expectations with earnings per share of $0.23 and quarterly revenue of $464.34 million.
• The company's net income soared to nearly $43 million, a significant increase from the previous year, partly due to an employee retention credit.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCSG) is a company that provides management, administrative, and operational services to the healthcare industry. It focuses on housekeeping, laundry, linen, facility maintenance, and dietary services. The company competes with other service providers in the healthcare sector, aiming to deliver cost-effective solutions to its clients.

On October 28, 2025, UBS set a price target of $22 for HCSG, suggesting a potential increase of approximately 16.71% from its current price of $18.85. This optimistic outlook comes after HCSG achieved a new 52-week high following a strong earnings report. The stock reached a peak of $20.00 during trading, reflecting investor confidence in the company's performance.

HCSG's recent earnings report exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $0.23, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.21. The company's revenue for the quarter was $464.34 million, exceeding analysts' expectations of $460.36 million. This represents an 8.5% increase in quarterly revenue compared to the same period last year, highlighting the company's growth trajectory.

The company's net income, according to GAAP, soared to nearly $43 million, a more than threefold increase from the $14 million reported in the same quarter last year. However, it's important to note that $0.36 of the per-share earnings came from an employee retention credit. This credit was introduced during the pandemic to encourage companies to retain their workforce.

Despite the positive earnings report, Weiss Ratings maintained a "hold (c-)" rating on the stock. The stock is currently priced at $18.93, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.37 billion. The trading volume stands at 159,486 shares, indicating active investor interest.