{
  "id": 8461633,
  "title": "Jim Cramer Compares Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) With Hinge Health (HNGE)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/jim-cramer-compares-aveanna-healthcare-avah-with-hinge-health-hnge",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T11:43:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/jim-cramer-compares-aveanna-healthcare-114353778.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jim Cramer compared Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) to Hinge Health (HNGE) during a recent episode of Mad Money. He mentioned that both companies have good models and are growing, but Hinge Health is expanding at a faster rate. Aveanna reported a 13.7% year-over-year increase in revenue to $670.5 million, with adjusted EBITDA rising 8% to $95.4 million. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to over $2.68 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to more than $365 million. Hinge Health generated $212.8 million in revenue, up 53% from the previous year, and increased its free cash flow to $99.6 million. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance midpoint to $858 million, representing a 46% year-over-year growth. However, Aveanna's private-duty-services business is facing margin pressure due to rising labor costs and higher cost-of-revenue rates. Hinge Health, on the other hand, is driven by high member conversion and delivering a great experience, improved member outcomes, and lower client costs. Their client contracts are primarily through a limited number of health plans and partners, which could materially affect their business if lost. Both companies are dealing with different risks and financial challenges.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}