Auna SA (NYSE:AUNA) is one of the best NYSE penny stocks to buy now. On January 16, analysts at Jefferies initiated coverage of Auna SA (NYSE:AUNA) with a Buy rating and a $9 price target. According to the research firm, the stock is on the cusp of significant upside while trading at just 4.5x 2026 estimated adjusted earnings.
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The research firm expects the company’s underlying growth to accelerate owing to a ramp-up of Mexico operations, supported by a $500 million Sojitz-backed expansion and the Trecca PPP project in Peru. The company is positioned to benefit from operating in a large, underpenetrated market where private insurance covers about 10% of the population.
The fact that healthcare spending is poised to increase also positions the company to benefit. In the third quarter, robust growth in Peru and Colombia helped offset the decline in Mexico. The company inked a new strategic partnership with Sojitz as part of an investment plan in Mexico ahead of expected growth.
Auna SA (NYSE:AUNA) is a major Latin American healthcare company operating a vertically integrated network of hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities in Peru, Colombia, and Mexico. It focuses on high-complexity care, particularly oncology, and managing prepaid health plans.
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