Rating Change
William Blair analysts downgraded Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALHC) from Outperform to Market Perform on October 09, 2026.
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Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (ALHC) Downgraded to Market Perform by William Blair
William Blair analysts downgraded Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALHC) from Outperform to Market Perform on October 09, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALHC) · downgrade
- Firm
- William Blair
- Rating
- Outperform to Market Perform
- Price at event
- $7.55
- Market capitalization
- $3.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- William Blair downgraded Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) from Outperform to Market Perform on October 9, 2026.
Market Context
Alignment Healthcare, Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector. The stock currently trades at $7.54 with a market capitalization of $3.8B. The stock has declined 57.4% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2026 | William Blair | Market Perform | N/A |
| Oct 09, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 09, 2026 | Keybanc | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 06, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 04, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Market Perform rating mean for ALHC?
A rating of Market Perform from William Blair reflects the analyst's outlook on Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALHC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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