Stout is pleased to release the results of our 2026 Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Valuation Survey, which has become a valuable industry resource over the last two decades.

The ASC sector has been attractive for healthcare investors in recent years. The shift of surgical procedures from an inpatient to outpatient setting, the aging population, and the ability for ASCs to provide quality care at a lower price point than a hospital outpatient department setting are driving ASC activity.

This year, our team surveyed ASC management companies, health systems, and ASC investment bankers and consultants to determine trends in the value and operations of ASCs. Our ASC Valuation Survey is based on 21 respondents, whose collective organizations own or manage more than 25 percent of the ASCs in the United States.

We hope you enjoy this year's publication.