DaVita Stock Surges 20.3% Amid Promising Q4 Results and Full-Year Guidance

DaVita's Q4 results and FY guidance exceeded expectations, with revenue of $3.62 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.40, up from $2.51 in the year-ago period. The company anticipates per-share profits of $13.60-$15.00 for the fiscal year, beating analysts' consensus of $13.50. Despite ongoing challenges, DaVita's valuation at 10 times expected EPS makes it an attractive value proposition.