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
Doctor's Orders: 4 Hospital Stocks to Benefit From Industry Trends
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
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
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
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
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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Two Large Clinical Trials Find a Highly Effective Method to Select Appropriate Antibiotics for Patients Hospitalized With Abdominal or Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NASHVILLE, Tenn. & ORANGE, Calif. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two large multi-state studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and led by the University of California, Irvine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, and HCA Healthcare have found a highly effective method to improve antibiotic selection for patients who are hospitalized with abdominal or skin and soft tissue infection to reduce their risk of antibiotic resistance. Results were published in JAMA Surgery and JAMA Internal M.
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3 Sector ETFs & Stocks to Gain Amid Upbeat March Jobs Data
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The March 2025 US jobs report revealed a robust addition of 228,000 jobs, surpassing economists' expectations of 140,000 and the 12-month average of 158,000.
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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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5 Defensive Stocks to Buy for a Safe Portfolio Amid Tariff-Led Mayhem
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Five defensive stocks to buy at this soaring volatility are TAP, CNP, WEC, BSX, HCA.
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HCA Healthcare: Attractive Even With Medicaid Risk
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
HCA Healthcare shares have gained 5% over the past year, with potential Medicaid cuts posing a modest future risk to revenue. Despite potential Medicaid cuts, HCA's relatively low Medicaid exposure (11% of revenue) limits the impact to about 0.5% of revenue. HCA's strong financial performance, including $5.6 billion in free cash flow and robust buybacks, supports ongoing capital returns to investors.
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Scoop Up These 3 GARP Stocks to Receive Handsome Returns
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The GARP strategy helps investors gain exposure to stocks that have impressive prospects and are trading at a discount. HCA, NFG and BGC are some such stocks.
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Has HCA Healthcare (HCA) Outpaced Other Medical Stocks This Year?
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how HCA Healthcare (HCA) and Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Miller-Howard Infrastructure Q4 2024 Commentary
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Infrastructure portfolio remained flat in Q4 but achieved its strongest calendar year in three years, outperforming its benchmark. Rising interest rates impacted REITs and utilities, while natural gas pipelines benefited from data center and AI trends. Over 80% of portfolio holdings increased dividends annually over the past 5 years, surpassing the large-cap dividend-paying universe.
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HCA Announces Proposed Public Offering of Senior Notes
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, HCA Inc., proposes to offer senior notes, subject to market and other considerations. Actual terms of the senior notes, including maturity, interest rate and principal amount, will depend on market conditions at the time of pricing. HCA Inc. intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of borrowings outstandin.
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Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: February 17, 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