HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)

US — Healthcare Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol HCA
  • Rev/Share 300.5155
  • Book/Share 374.7701
  • PB 0.0
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 0.9914
  • ROIC 0.0697

 

  • MktCap 85160790260.0
  • FreeCF/Share 20.4538
  • PFCF 17.2112
  • PE 19.8005
  • Debt/Assets 0.077
  • DivYield 0.0078
  • ROE -2.1097

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade HCA Wolfe Research Outperform Peer Perform -- -- July 28, 2025
Downgrade HCA BofA Securities Buy Neutral -- $394 July 16, 2025
Upgrade HCA Wells Fargo Underweight Equal Weight -- $385 May 29, 2025
Downgrade HCA Robert W. Baird Outperform Neutral -- $336 April 15, 2025
Resumed HCA JP Morgan -- Neutral -- $380 Dec. 17, 2024
Initiation HCA KeyBanc Capital Markets -- Overweight -- $475 Oct. 11, 2024
Initiation HCA Morgan Stanley -- Equal Weight -- $427 Sept. 3, 2024

News

Can HCA Healthcare Revive the Market's Weakest Sector?
HCA
Published: July 29, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

The healthcare sector has experienced a 0.79% decline year-to-date, making it the worst performer among the S&P 500's 11 sectors and the only one in negative territory. But unlike other market-lagging sectors that have performed better of late (e.g.

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HCA Beats Q2 Earnings on Higher Admissions, Ups '25 EPS View
HCA
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HCA Healthcare's Q2 earnings rose 24% year over year on stronger patient volumes. EPS for 2025 is expected to be within $25.5-$27, up from the earlier view of $24.05-$25.85.

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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
HCA
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HCA Healthcare (HCA) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.5 per share a year ago.

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Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
HCA
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Ahead of HCA (HCA) Q2 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
HCA
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for HCA (HCA), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.

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HCA Healthcare to Report Q2 Earnings: Key Estimates to Note
HCA
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HCA's Q2 EPS and revenues suggests a year-over-year upside despite higher costs and surgery volume pressure.

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Hospital Market May Be Sick, But These 4 Stocks Are Healthy
CYH, HCA, THC, UHS
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HCA, THC, UHS, and CYH are showing strength through smart expansions and solid earnings despite hospital industry headwinds.

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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
HCA
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

HCA (HCA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Value Stock
HCA
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Growth Stock
HCA
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
HCA
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Three New Members Join Southern Nevada's Largest Regional Development Authority Board: HCA Healthcare, MLB Athletics, and UNLV Leadership
HCA
Published: June 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Las Vegas, NV, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished leaders to the LVGEA Board of Directors—Jackie Van Blaricum of HCA Healthcare, Marc Badain of MLB Athletics, and Dr. Chris Heavey of UNLV Leadership. Representing vital sectors of the community, these new members strengthen the board's ability to shape and support Southern Nevada's long-term economic growth.

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Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
HCA
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For June 2025
AAPL, ACN, ALLE, AMAT, APH, CTAS, DHI, DKS, DPZ, EOG, FAST, FDS, GGG, GRMN, GWW, HCA, HD, HSY, JKHY, KLAC, LECO, LLY, LRCX, MA, MKTX
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I track 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune investments, updating valuation ratings daily to focus on attractive opportunities. In this turbulent year, my investable universe outperformed SPY and SCHD year-to-date, with a gain of 2.08% compared to 0.56% and -3.36%. This month, 12 stocks had valuation rating changes; 5 were upgrades, including Ferrari, Pool Corporation and Accenture PLC, all with strong expected returns.

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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Growth Stock
HCA
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 stocks to hold through any market crash
HCA, WM, WMT
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Negative

J.P. Morgan research suggests the probability of a U.S. recession in 2025 is dropping below 50% from its 60% peak, now that the Trump administration is pulling punches on some of its more aggressive tariff policies, allowing the S&P 500 to rebound after dipping into correction territory back in March. However, the risk is still high.

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HCA Healthcare Commits $5 Million to Belmont University's Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine
HCA
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced a $5 million gift to the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University to support the Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation. Half of the gift will create the HCA Healthcare Health Systems Science Endowed Chair, and the other $2.5 million will be used for programmatic support in the Health Systems Science department. HCA Healthcare's.

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HCA (HCA) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
HCA
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HCA (HCA) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Boasts Earnings & Price Momentum: Should You Buy?
HCA
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Value Stock
HCA
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
HCA
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook HCA (HCA)
HCA
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HCA (HCA) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Doctor's Orders: 4 Hospital Stocks to Benefit From Industry Trends
CYH, HCA, THC, UHS
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Medical-Hospital industry is likely to gain from growing demand, improving operating stability and finances. Companies like HCA, THC, UHS and CYH are poised to benefit from these trends.

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HCA Healthcare Q1 Earnings Beat on Growing Patient Volumes
HCA
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HCA continues to witness growth in reported and same-facility admissions. The company reaffirms 2025 guidance.

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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
HCA
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HCA Healthcare (HCA) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.45 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.36 per share a year ago.

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HCA Healthcare to Report Q1 Earnings: Key Estimates to Note
HCA
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HCA's first-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from growing admissions.

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Despite Regulatory Uncertainties, HCA Healthcare Looks Healthy
HCA
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I believe HCA Healthcare is currently undervalued, especially after a recent 20.9% share price drop, making it a compelling 'buy' candidate. HCA Healthcare's financial performance has been solid, with revenue rising 5.7% year-over-year, driven by increased hospital traffic and higher revenue per admission. Despite mixed profitability metrics, management's forecast for 2025 shows expected revenue growth and higher profits, reinforcing my bullish stance.

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About HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)

  • IPO Date 2011-03-10
  • Website https://www.hcahealthcare.com
  • Industry Medical - Care Facilities
  • CEO Samuel N. Hazen
  • Employees 226000

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services company in the United States. The company operates general and acute care hospitals that offers medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. It also operates outpatient health care facilities consisting of freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, physician practices, and various other facilities. In addition, the company operates psychiatric hospitals, which provide therapeutic programs comprising child, adolescent and adult psychiatric care, adolescent and adult alcohol, drug abuse treatment, and counseling services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 182 hospitals, including 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals; 125 freestanding surgery centers; and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers in 20 states and England. The company was formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc. HCA Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.