Community Health Systems, Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 3,181 million compared to USD 3,142 million a year ago. Net income was USD 46 million compared to USD 414 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.35 compared to USD 3.21 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.35 compared to USD 3.18 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 12,490 million compared to USD 12,211 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 133 million compared to net income of USD 46 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 1.02 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.35 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 1.02 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.35 a year ago.