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Fresenius Medical Care

26.81 USD
-0.13
0.48%
Updated Jun 20, 1:18 PM EDT
1 day
-0.48%
5 days
-5.76%
1 month
-10.18%
3 months
8.90%
6 months
17.54%
Year to date
21.04%
1 year
37.21%
5 years
-37.51%
10 years
-37.81%
 

About: Fresenius Medical Care is the largest dialysis company in the world, treating about 300,000 patients from nearly 3,700 clinics worldwide as of December 2024. In addition to providing dialysis services, the firm is a leading supplier of dialysis products, including machines, dialyzers, and concentrates. Fresenius accounts for about 35% of the global dialysis products market, creating the world's only fully integrated dialysis business. Services account for about three quarters of sales while the balance is generated from medical technology products that enable dialysis treatments.

Employees: 112,035

0
Funds holding %
of 7,302 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

137% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.06M | Put options by funds: $1.29M

88% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 30 | Existing positions closed: 16

23% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 64 | Existing positions reduced: 52

13% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $770M [Q4 2024] → $873M (+$103M) [Q1 2025]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 188 [Q4 2024] → 198 (+10) [Q1 2025]

0.35% more ownership

Funds ownership: 11.59% [Q4 2024] → 11.94% (+0.35%) [Q1 2025]

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 0 (-1) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$30
12%
upside
Avg. target
$30
12%
upside
High target
$30
12%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
Truist Securities
David Macdonald
12%upside
$30
Hold
Maintained
12 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 12 articles about FMS published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
FMS or RXST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Medical - Instruments sector might want to consider either Fresenius (FMS) or RxSight, Inc. (RXST). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
FMS or RXST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Benzinga
2 days ago
Fresenius Medical Care Launches Value-Based Care Segment, Eyes Growth Through Innovation, Efficiency
Fresenius Medical Care AG FMS on Tuesday introduced a strategic roadmap — FME Reignite — aimed at revitalizing its core business, driving innovation and reshaping its organizational culture.
Fresenius Medical Care Launches Value-Based Care Segment, Eyes Growth Through Innovation, Efficiency
Positive
WSJ
3 days ago
Fresenius Medical Care CEO Says Company Could Benefit From Obesity Drugs
EXCLUSIVE: The dialysis company believes the impact of the treatments on its own performance will be ‘neutral to positive' rather than negative.
Fresenius Medical Care CEO Says Company Could Benefit From Obesity Drugs
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 days ago
Fresenius Medical Care Launches its Strategy FME Reignite with increased Profitability Aspirations, and a New Capital Allocation Framework to further enhance Value Creation
FME Reignite sets the ambition to lead kidney care through exceptional patient care and innovation The Company will set the new standard of care in the U.S. with the introduction of the 5008X dialysis machine and unveils launch plans Profitability aspirations set for 2030 to advance to mid-teens percent industry-leading operating income1 margins FME25+ savings target expanded by EUR 300 million to EUR 1.05 billion by 2027 Annual capex of EUR 0.8 to 1.0 billion for core business to drive profitable growth and to support innovation Further optimization of capital structure with lowered net leverage ratio target band of 2.5x to 3.0x Commitment to return excess capital to shareholders: 30-40 percent dividend payout2 plus initial share buyback program of EUR 1 billion BAD HOMBURG, Germany and LONDON , June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care (FME), the world's leading provider of products and services for people with kidney disease, today unveiled its new FME Reignite strategy at its Capital Markets Day in London. FME Reignite centers on value creation, based on three strategic elements: Reignite the core, Reignite growth and innovation and Reignite our culture.
Fresenius Medical Care Launches its Strategy FME Reignite with increased Profitability Aspirations, and a New Capital Allocation Framework to further enhance Value Creation
Positive
Reuters
3 days ago
Fresenius Medical Care announces 1 bln euros share buyback programme
The world's largest dialysis specialist Fresenius Medical Care said, ahead of its capital markets day on Tuesday, that it plans to embark on a 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) share buyback programme.
Fresenius Medical Care announces 1 bln euros share buyback programme
Positive
Benzinga
3 days ago
5 Stocks To Ride The German Market Rally
Stocks in the United States have struggled to regain their February all-time highs amid the tariff uncertainty. In fact, the S&P 500 remains one of the worst-performing major stock indices in the developed world in 2025.
5 Stocks To Ride The German Market Rally
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Reasons to Add Fresenius Medical Stock to Your Portfolio Now
FMS continues to gain traction on the back of acquisitions & partnerships. A tough regulatory environment raises concerns.
Reasons to Add Fresenius Medical Stock to Your Portfolio Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Fresenius (FMS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Fresenius (FMS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Fresenius (FMS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Fresenius Medical Care Begins Broader U.S. Commercialization of 5008X™ CAREsystem, Achieves Key Milestones in Efforts to Introduce High-Volume Hemodiafiltration Dialysis Therapy to Individuals with Kidney Disease in the U.S.
Updated 5008X CAREsystem with Additional Features Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance Company announces first wave of Fresenius Kidney Care clinics in the U.S. to begin offering  high-volume hemodiafiltration therapy to dialysis patients Introducing the 5008X CAREsystem and hemodiafiltration kidney replacement therapy is a key pillar of the company's growth strategy BAD HOMBURG, Germany , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care (FME), the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, today begins the second phase of the company's efforts to introduce high-volume hemodiafiltration (HVHDF) kidney replacement therapy across the United States. The company last week received FDA 510(k) clearance for the updated version of its new, hemodiafiltration-capable 5008X CAREsystem with additional features, a key benchmark enabling the next steps in the company's broader commercialization efforts across the U.S. later this year, followed by a full-scale commercial launch in 2026.
Fresenius Medical Care Begins Broader U.S. Commercialization of 5008X™ CAREsystem, Achieves Key Milestones in Efforts to Introduce High-Volume Hemodiafiltration Dialysis Therapy to Individuals with Kidney Disease in the U.S.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Fresenius Medical Care presents its new research and innovation for kidney care at European Renal Association Congress 2025
Key abstract presentations showcase significant advancements in clinical care, artificial intelligence, and fluid management, demonstrating Fresenius Medical Care's commitment to improving patient outcomes. Top Abstract recognition for "Prevalence and Patterns of Intradialytic Arterial Oxygen Saturation Instability: Observations in a Large U.S. Hemodialysis Cohort," presented in the "Dialysis" category.
Fresenius Medical Care presents its new research and innovation for kidney care at European Renal Association Congress 2025
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