HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)
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- symbol HCA
- Rev/Share 300.5155
- Book/Share -5.1176
- PB -22.2565
- Debt/Equity -10.5517
- CurrentRatio 0.9764
- ROIC 0.1783
- MktCap 94594414440.0
- FreeCF/Share 20.4538
- PFCF 19.1177
- PE 16.3783
- Debt/Assets 0.7788
- DivYield 0.0068
- ROE -1.8965
- Rating B-
- 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
Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make HCA Healthcare (HCA) a Stock to Watch
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For August 2025
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks aims to identify attractive opportunities based on valuation and future return potential. Currently, 20 stocks offer an estimated future return of at least 10%, with 10 of these also appearing potentially undervalued by my Free Cash Flow model. Top highlighted stocks like MKTX, RACE, RMD, MSCI, and TTC combine strong free cash flow growth, attractive valuations, and double-digit return estimates.
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Can HCA Healthcare Revive the Market's Weakest Sector?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For June 2025
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
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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3 stocks to hold through any market crash
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
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
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
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Boasts Earnings & Price Momentum: Should You Buy?
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
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
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook 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
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
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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