Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) have been in the limelight a lot with their stocks flying.
However, resilient healthcare firms that have demonstrated the ability to thrive in both rich and poor economic cycles have emerged as investor favorites, too.
LHC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LHCG) belongs to the latter category.
LHC is a provider of in-home healthcare services mostly to seniors living in their own homes. LHC Group has partnered with more than 400 U.S. hospitals and health systems in 35 states and the District of Columbia to provide high-quality care to more than 525,000 patients annually. The company has 770 locations that allow it to reach 60% of the U.S. population 65 or older, with its network gradually expanding.