Jefferies lifts FY27 profit forecast for Australia's Ramsay Health Care

Ramsay Health Care

13/01/2026 19:50

** Jefferies upbeat on Australia's Ramsay Health Care RHC.AX as it raises its FY27 earnings per share forecast by 1.5%

** Brokerage also positive on the hospital operator buying National Capital Private Hospital in Australian Capital Terrtory (ACT)

** Says ACT has one of the highest rates of private health insurance coverage in Australia, reflecting high incomes for RHC

** Rates stock "hold," hikes PT to A$35 from A$34.5 apiece

** One of 13 analysts rate the stock "buy" or higher and 12 "hold"; their median PT is A$36 – LSEG

** Stock was almost flat in 2025

 (Reporting by Aamir Sheik Khalid in Bengaluru)

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