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HCA Stock Chart & Stats
$428.76
$5.69(1.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$428.76
$5.69(1.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$353.99 - $556.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.70M
Average Volume (3M)1.35M
Market Cap
$94.16B
Enterprise Value$140.73B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$48.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.4
Beta0.29
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
6.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.96
Shares Outstanding216,501,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,156,335
30 Day Avg. Volume1,353,542
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.57
Price to Book (P/B)-17.87
Price to Sales (P/S)1.42
P/FCF Ratio14.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.36
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.89
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$457.20Price Target Upside6.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)29.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$78.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating Scale And ProfitabilityHCA combines substantial revenue scale with healthy operating and EBITDA margins, giving it meaningful capacity to absorb operating pressures and fund ongoing investment. Its sizable earnings base also supports continued development of hospitals, outpatient sites, and care capabilities over the next several quarters.
Demand And Network ExpansionUnderlying demand remains constructive outside exchange-related volumes, while HCA is expanding its care footprint across hospitals and outpatient settings. Rising admissions and emergency visits, combined with more sites of care, can strengthen local market reach and support durable volume growth.
Cash Generation And Cost DisciplineHCA continues to convert operations into substantial cash, providing internal funding for capital investment and financial obligations. Reported cost discipline adds support to margin resilience, although softer free cash flow versus 2025 means execution will remain important given the company's leverage.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Negative EquityHigh debt combined with negative equity leaves HCA with a limited traditional capital cushion and increases financial risk if operating conditions weaken. Leverage can constrain flexibility for investment, shareholder returns, or downturn protection, making sustained cash generation especially important.
Payer-Mix ShockThe migration from exchange coverage to uninsured care creates a structural reimbursement headwind rather than merely a volume issue. A potentially billion-dollar annual EBITDA impact can pressure profitability and cash generation while HCA adapts its operating model and payer exposure.
Margin And Elective Procedure PressureHistorical margin compression indicates that rising costs or unfavorable mix have reduced the earnings retained from each dollar of revenue. Continued weakness in elective procedures could further limit service-mix benefits and make it harder for HCA to sustain prior profitability levels.
HCA FAQ
What was HCA Healthcare’s price range in the past 12 months?
HCA Healthcare lowest stock price was $353.99 and its highest was $556.52 in the past 12 months.
What is HCA Healthcare’s market cap?
HCA Healthcare’s market cap is $94.16B.
When is HCA Healthcare’s upcoming earnings report date?
HCA Healthcare’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were HCA Healthcare’s earnings last quarter?
HCA Healthcare released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $7.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.562 by $0.028.
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 $0.78 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.71%. See more information on HCA Healthcare dividends here
What is HCA Healthcare’s EPS estimate?
HCA Healthcare’s EPS estimate is 6.67.
How many shares outstanding does HCA Healthcare have?
HCA Healthcare has 216,501,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to HCA Healthcare’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HCA Healthcare reported an EPS of $7.59 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $7.562. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.511%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HCA Healthcare?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HCA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
HCA Healthcare Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$457.20 (6.63% Upside)
$457.20 (6.63% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HCA Sentiment 82%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 749.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.24%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
HCA Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operational demand and underlying profitability showed resilience (11% EPS growth, volume increases outside the exchanges, meaningful Medicaid supplemental payments, ongoing capital deployment and share repurchases). However, a large, concentrated payer-mix shock from the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits (exchange enrollment down ~15% and near 1-for-1 migration to uninsured) created a significant adjusted EBITDA headwind (~$400M in Q2 and an estimated $1.0B–$1.2B full-year impact), contributed to lower cash flow this quarter, and pressured elective surgical volumes. Management has responded by updating guidance (now aligned with long-term adjusted EBITDA growth of 4%–6%), advancing cost resiliency programs, and preserving capital allocation priorities. Overall, positives (profitability, cost discipline, supplemental payment benefits, and network expansion) are balanced against material policy-driven revenue and payer-mix challenges.View all HCA earnings summariesHCA Revenue Breakdown
28.15% National Group
32.68% Atlantic Group
34.98% American Group
4.19% Corporate and other

HCA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$457.20
▲(6.63% Upside)
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