Gentiva Health Services (GTIV)

<b>Gentiva Health Services Inc.</b> (<a href=http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/gtiv>GTIV</a>) reported a fourth-quarter (ended January 3, 2010) income (excluding special items) of $0.63 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9 cents. <p> Gentiva is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. It delivers innovative, high-quality care to patients across the United States. The company boasts of a diversified product portfolio. Gentiva serves patients in more than 300 locations across 39 states. The company has successfully grown through acquisitions. <p> During the past few years, the company has completed multiple acquisitions which have expanded its reach further. Gentiva continues to look for profitable acquisitions. Consequently, we upgrade the stock to Outperform.

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