Select Medical Holdings Hits Day High with 9.2% Surge in Stock Price

Select Medical Holdings Corp. has experienced a significant uptick in its stock performance, gaining 9.2% on October 8, 2025. The stock reached an intraday high of USD 15.32, marking a notable moment in its trading activity. This performance stands in contrast to the S&P 500, which saw a slight decline of 0.38% on the same day.
Over the past week, Select Medical has shown a robust increase of 10.22%, while its monthly performance reflects a gain of 7.47%. However, the company has faced challenges over the longer term, with a one-year performance decline of 20.74% and a year-to-date drop of 24.46%.

Despite these recent gains, Select Medical's financial metrics indicate underlying issues, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20 and a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 10.76%. The company has reported negative net sales growth and declining profits in recent quarters, highlighting the need for a closer examination of its long-term financial health. As a small-cap player in the hospital industry, Select Medical's market cap stands at USD 1,643 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.00 and a dividend yield of 2.42%.