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HCA Healthcare (HCA)
NYSE:HCA
HCA Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$289.98 - $417.14
Previous CloseN/A
Volume584.21K
Average Volume (3M)1.83M
Market Cap
$76.07B
Enterprise Value$122.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.93B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$45.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.9
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Apr 18, 2025EPS Estimate
5.78Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 17, 2025Dividend Yield0.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.99
Shares Outstanding248,341,900
10 Day Avg. Volume1,917,939
30 Day Avg. Volume1,833,574
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.91
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.08
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)7.40
P/FCF Ratio6.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.62
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$373.13Price Target Upside19.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
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HCA Healthcare News
PremiumCompany Announcements
HCA Healthcare Launches 2025 Executive Performance ProgramPremiumCompany Announcements
HCA Healthcare Secures New Credit Arrangement
PremiumCompany Announcements
HCA Healthcare Reports Strong Growth Amid Challenges---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceHCA's strong balance sheet and cash flow continue to provide financial optionality going forward.
InvestmentsHCA announced an incremental $10 billion stock buyback and raised its quarterly cash dividend.
Bears Say
Policy UncertaintyThere is continued unfavorable risk and reward perception due to policy and legislative uncertainty.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
HCA FAQ
What was HCA Healthcare’s price range in the past 12 months?
HCA Healthcare lowest stock price was $289.98 and its highest was $417.14 in the past 12 months.
What is HCA Healthcare’s market cap?
HCA Healthcare’s market cap is $76.07B.
When is HCA Healthcare’s upcoming earnings report date?
HCA Healthcare’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 18, 2025 which is in 44 days.
How were HCA Healthcare’s earnings last quarter?
HCA Healthcare released its earnings results on Jan 24, 2025. The company reported $6.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.13 by $0.09.
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 $0.72 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 5.78.
How many shares outstanding does HCA Healthcare have?
HCA Healthcare has 248,341,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to HCA Healthcare’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HCA Healthcare reported an EPS of $6.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.13. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.777%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HCA Healthcare?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HCA
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HCA Healthcare Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$373.13 (19.57% Upside)
$373.13 (19.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HCA Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 587.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-230.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare (HCA) is one of the largest healthcare service providers in the United States. The company operates hospitals, freestanding surgery centers, urgent care facilities, and physician clinics across the country. HCA Healthcare focuses on delivering comprehensive medical care, including emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, specialty treatments, and surgical procedures. With a commitment to patient-centered care, HCA Healthcare emphasizes the integration of advanced medical technology and skilled healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality health services.
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HCA Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call demonstrated strong revenue and earnings growth despite external challenges such as hurricanes. Operational resilience and successful recovery efforts were highlighted, though certain areas like professional fees and outpatient surgery volumes posed challenges. Overall, the positives, such as strong cash flow and shareholder returns, outweighed the negatives.Read More>---
HCA Revenue Breakdown
34.84% American Group
32.82% Atlantic Group
27.78% National Group
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HCA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$373.13
▲(19.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HCA
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
32/40 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+23.22%
reiterated a buy rating last month
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