Teladoc Health Inc vs Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF — how do they compare? Teladoc Health Inc trades at $6.09 (market cap $1.14B), while Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF trades at $163. The key difference: Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Teladoc Health Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| TDOC | VYM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $1.14B | — |
Sector | Health | — |
52-Week High | $9.72 | $167.03 |
52-Week Low | $4.47 | $137.47 |
Enterprise Value | $1.40B | — |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
TDOC trades at $6.26, down 0.32% on the day, with a bearish technical signal from moving averages. The company reported a net loss of $200.32 million in 2025, though revenue remains stable at $2.53 billion. Analyst consensus is a hold with a $8.88 price target, while recent news highlights leadership changes and ongoing legal investigations.
The outlook is cautious; while valuation ratios like P/S of 0.45 and EV/EBITDA of 6.5 appear attractive, persistent losses and negative ROE of -12.99% pose risks. Upside depends on profitability improvements under new CFO Michael Grasher, but investor sentiment is tempered by weak earnings and competitive pressures.
VYM trades at $163.52, down 0.43% with a bearish technical signal from moving averages while oscillators remain neutral. The ETF's forward P/E ratio of 18.85x provides a valuation advantage over SPY, with financial sector exposure potentially benefiting from rising Treasury yields. Recent analysis highlights strong 16% YTD total return and lower volatility compared to the broader market.
The outlook remains cautiously optimistic given VYM's valuation discount and dividend stability, though technical weakness and yield compression to 2.20-2.22% present near-term headwinds. Key risks include sector concentration in financials and market sensitivity to interest rate changes, while institutional sentiment appears balanced between yield appeal and growth concerns.
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Teladoc Health is a virtual health provider with a telehealth platform delivering 24-hour, on-demand healthcare via mobile devices, the internet, video, and phone. It also offers remote patient monitoring programs for chronic care management. Its platform connects members with a network of physicians and behavioral health professionals. Most of the company's revenue is generated from access fees on a subscription basis (per member, per month). The balance comes from visit fees and equipment rental and sales to hospital systems. Since inception, Teladoc has primarily partnered with employers, health plans, and health systems to offer network access to their members.
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