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    Does Raymond James’ Reaffirmed Strong Buy Amid Short-Seller Scrutiny Change The Bull Case For RadNet (RDNT)?

    Simply Wall St·12/22/2025 00:20:41
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    • Earlier this month, Raymond James reiterated its Strong Buy rating on diagnostic imaging provider RadNet, signaling continued confidence in the company despite recent scrutiny of its AI segment and accounting practices.
    • This endorsement arrived shortly after a short-seller report questioned RadNet’s AI-driven growth and insider selling, putting the company’s digital health narrative under closer investor review.
    • We’ll now examine how Raymond James’ reaffirmed confidence, despite the short-seller’s AI and accounting concerns, may influence RadNet’s investment narrative.

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    RadNet Investment Narrative Recap

    To own RadNet, you need to believe its core imaging centers can justify the current valuation while its smaller Digital Health arm gradually earns its AI premium. In the near term, the key catalyst is execution on AI-driven workflow and reimbursement trends, while the biggest risk is that payer pressure and questions around the AI segment’s economics limit margin improvement. Raymond James’ reiterated Strong Buy and US$95 target do not materially change those near term drivers or risks.

    The most relevant recent announcement here is Raymond James’ decision to maintain its Strong Buy rating and US$95 price target after the short-seller report. That endorsement temporarily eased market anxiety and helped the shares rise 5.2%, but it sits against a backdrop where Digital Health still contributes under 5% of revenue and reimbursement policies remain central to whether RadNet’s growth investments will translate into sustained earnings improvement.

    Yet behind the optimism, investors should be aware of RadNet’s exposure to shifting reimbursement terms and potential pressure on imaging margins...

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    RadNet’s narrative projects $2.4 billion revenue and $198.8 million earnings by 2028. This requires 7.6% yearly revenue growth and about a $213.7 million earnings increase from -$14.9 million today.

    Uncover how RadNet's forecasts yield a $91.71 fair value, a 20% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Three Simply Wall St Community fair value estimates for RadNet range widely, from about US$31.63 to US$91.71 per share, underscoring how differently investors can view the same business. When you set those opinions against RadNet’s ongoing reimbursement risk and payer consolidation pressure, it becomes even more important to examine several viewpoints before deciding how its future performance could unfold.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.