HSTM (HealthStream) Institutional Ownership: 72.87% (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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HSTM HealthStream Inc HSTM
86 GF Score
Price $28.55
GF Value $31.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HealthStream Institutional Ownership?

HealthStream HSTM +0.14% 86 Institutional Ownership is 72.87% as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, HealthStream's institutional ownership is 72.87%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, HealthStream's Insider Ownership is 19.40%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, HealthStream's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 67.14%.

HealthStream Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HealthStream's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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HealthStream Institutional Ownership Chart

HealthStream Historical Data

The historical data trend for HealthStream can be seen below:

2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 51.28 51.27 48.84 48.55 48.65 45.73 45.36 45.31 47.61 47.81
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HealthStream Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 72.87% mean?
HealthStream (HSTM) has a Institutional Ownership of 72.87% as of Aug. 19, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on HealthStream and its competitors.
Is HealthStream's Institutional Ownership too high?
HealthStream's current Institutional Ownership is 72.87%. Overall, HealthStream has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthStream's Institutional Ownership compare to TALK and PHR?
HealthStream's Institutional Ownership of 72.87% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on HealthStream and its competitors. HealthStream's current Institutional Ownership is 72.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream (HSTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.61, compared to a current price of $28.55 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 72.87%. HealthStream's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HealthStream (HSTM), the current Institutional Ownership is 72.87% as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is HealthStream (HSTM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $28.55 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.61. GuruFocus considers HealthStream to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTM:

  • Institutional Ownership: 72.87%
  • GF Value™: $31.61 vs. price of $28.55 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HealthStream Business Description

Address 500 11th Avenue North, Suite 850, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HealthStream Inc provides SaaS based applications for healthcare organizations all designed to improve business and clinical outcomes by supporting the people who deliver patient care. The company is focused on helping individuals and organizations in healthcare meet their ongoing learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling needs. It also provides its solutions to nursing schools and nursing students.
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