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Hca Healthcare (HCA)
:HCA
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HCA Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$278.68 - $417.14
Previous CloseN/A
Volume584.21K
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Market Cap
$78.38B
Enterprise Value$150.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$646.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.9
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Jan 24, 2025EPS Estimate
6.14Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 13, 2024Dividend Yield0.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)22.28
Shares Outstanding253,297,100
10 Day Avg. Volume1,450,069
30 Day Avg. Volume1,357,231
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.57
Alpha0.00016
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.13
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)5.60
P/FCF Ratio7.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$382.08Price Target Upside23.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
HCA Healthcare News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings GrowthStrong volume growth coupled with mostly stable operating environment should generate earnings growth near or slightly above the upper end of target ranges for both diluted EPS and adjusted EBITDA.
Financial PerformanceHCA's initial guidance tends to be conservative, suggesting potential for outperformance.
ProfitabilityAdjusted EBITDA margin grew significantly, indicating improved profitability.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceThe company now expects to be in the lower half of the previously raised guidance due to the impact of the hurricanes.
Future Financial OutlookA 2025 view for EBITDA and EPS is below the Street, reversing a period of strong beat/raises.
Natural Disasters ImpactHurricanes had a significant negative impact on revenue and earnings, affecting the company's guidance.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
HCA FAQ
What was Hca Healthcare’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hca Healthcare lowest stock price was $278.68 and its highest was $417.14 in the past 12 months.
What is Hca Healthcare’s market cap?
Hca Healthcare’s market cap is $78.38B.
When is Hca Healthcare’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hca Healthcare’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 24, 2025 which is in 2 days.
How were Hca Healthcare’s earnings last quarter?
Hca Healthcare released its earnings results on Oct 25, 2024. The company reported $4.9 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.958 by -$0.058.
Is Hca Healthcare overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hca Healthcare’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hca Healthcare pay dividends?
Hca Healthcare pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.64 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.85%. See more information on Hca Healthcare dividends here
What is Hca Healthcare’s EPS estimate?
Hca Healthcare’s EPS estimate is 6.14.
How many shares outstanding does Hca Healthcare have?
Hca Healthcare has 253,297,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hca Healthcare’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hca Healthcare reported an EPS of $4.9 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.958. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.863%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hca Healthcare?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Hca Healthcare’s share is First Eagle Investment Management LLC. It holds Hca Healthcare’s shares valued at 2B.
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HCA Healthcare Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$382.08 (23.07% Upside)
$382.08 (23.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HCA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 379.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-271.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hca Healthcare
Founded in 1968, HCA Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare services company, based in Tennessee. The company operates general and psychiatric hospitals, freestanding surgery centers and emergency rooms, and urgent care centers. It also offers a full range of services to accommodate medical specialties such as internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics and obstetrics, as well as diagnostic and emergency services.
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HCA Earnings Call
Q3 2024
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive outcomes and challenges. Despite strong revenue growth, effective cost management, and robust cash flow, the impact of recent hurricanes on operations and ongoing challenges with payer denials posed significant concerns. The company's ability to generate strong volumes and manage costs effectively provided a solid foundation, but the adverse effects of natural disasters and payer challenges could not be overlooked.Read More>---
HCA Revenue Breakdown
34.35% American Group
32.58% Atlantic Group
27.87% National Group
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HCA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$382.08
▲(23.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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1 Year Average Return
+14.26%
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