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Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. (MD) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$29.18 +0.93% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. (MD) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 74/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 34% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $2.37B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+7.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.7%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (6.8% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $19,307

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $348/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.7K

Yr 1

$11.4K

Yr 2

$12.2K

Yr 3

$13.0K

Yr 4

$13.9K

Yr 5

$14.8K

Yr 6

$15.8K

Yr 7

$16.9K

Yr 8

$18.1K

Yr 9

$19.3K

Yr 10

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MD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +29.63%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $29.48H $29.97L $29.07C $29.18VOL 1.11M

RES: $30.35SUP: $25.55SMA50: $26.93SMA200: $23.87

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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6.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (MD vs. BKD, SGRY, ARDT, NHC)

Industry: Hospital/Nursing Management (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. (MD) ranks #53 by composite RQD confidence (74/100, grade B) and #228 by equity capitalization ($2.37B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ARDT leads on earnings valuation at 12.8x trailing P/E, while MD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and — gross margin. MD currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 74/100 (B).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
MD ACTIVE Pediatrix Medical Group Inc.	B	74/100	14.3x	—	33.6%	+0.93%	$2.37B	Benchmark Subject
BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc.	D	46/100	—	26.2%	0.3%	+2.91%	$2.45B	/bkd-vs-md →
SGRY Surgery Partners Inc.	C+	66/100	—	—	9.9%	-0.13%	$3.04B	/sgry-vs-md →
ARDT Ardent Health Inc.	C+	67/100	12.8x	—	10.5%	+3.10%	$1.73B	/ardt-vs-md →
NHC National HealthCare Corporation	C+	69/100	27.7x	—	10.1%	+0.18%	$3.32B	/nhc-vs-md →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000893949

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. (MD) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $165.4M, operating cash flow of $271.1M, and free cash flow of $271.1M (+31.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, MD closed FY2025 with $2.25B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$0	$165.4M	$271.1M	$271.1M	$2.25B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$0	-$99.1M	$206.6M	$206.6M	$2.15B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$0	-$60.4M	$137.3M	$137.3M	—	—

3. MD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is MD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. (NYSE: MD) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 74/100 at a spot price of $29.18 (+0.93% 1D, market cap $2.37B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, MD ranks #53 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MD compare to BKD and SGRY in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Hospital/Nursing Management), MD carries a Roarable B (74/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 33.6%. By comparison, BKD (Brookdale Senior Living Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.3%, cap $2.45B) and SGRY (Surgery Partners Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 9.9%, cap $3.04B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ARDT leads on earnings multiple (12.8x) while MD leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MD?

Per MD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000893949), Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $165.4M in net income, and $271.1M in free cash flow against $2.25B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is MD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MD last traded at $29.18 (+0.93% on volume of 832,584 shares), positioning the stock +8.35% above its 50-day simple moving average ($26.93) and +22.25% above its 200-day simple moving average ($23.87). Across its 52-week range of $17.23 to $30.55, MD sits at the 89.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 71.7 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.7% ($27.22 to $31.14).

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Does MD pay a dividend and is it safe?

Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. (MD) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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