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HCA Stock Chart & Stats
$488.00
$3.48(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$488.00
$3.48(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$330.00 - $556.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume584.21K
Average Volume (3M)1.63M
Market Cap
$85.57B
Enterprise Value$159.37K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$940.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$49.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.7
Beta0.32
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding221,839,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,231,958
30 Day Avg. Volume1,627,965
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$465.13Price Target Upside-4.69% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationHCA’s substantial operating cash flow and near-$8B free cash flow provide durable funding for capex, debt service, dividends and buybacks. Strong cash conversion supports strategic investments and liquidity, cushioning the business through reimbursement or volume cycles.
Stable ProfitabilityConsistent revenue growth with sector-leading operating margins indicates resilient core hospital economics. Sustained profitability enables reinvestment in facilities and clinical programs and supports long-term service continuity despite cyclical demand shifts.
Network Expansion & Digital AdoptionOngoing site and ER capacity expansion plus broader AI/digital rollouts improve access, throughput and productivity over time. Incremental sites and technology-driven workflow gains strengthen competitive reach and marginal cost advantages across markets.
Bears Say
Balance Sheet WeaknessPersistent negative equity and sizable debt reduce financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to shocks. Negative equity complicates capital allocation choices and could constrain strategic optionality if cash generation weakens or refinancing costs rise.
Payer Mix / Exchange HeadwindsStructural shifts toward uninsured and reduced exchange enrollment materially lower reimbursement per case. A recurring multi-hundred-million dollar EBITDA headwind erodes margin resilience and forces ongoing operational or pricing offsets to sustain earnings.
Volume & Reimbursement PressureSofter surgical and outpatient volumes remove higher-margin revenue sources, while rising denials and underpayments increase administrative cost and revenue leakage. These trends press margins and require sustained productivity or pricing improvements to restore prior profitability levels.
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HCA FAQ
What was Hca Healthcare’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hca Healthcare lowest stock price was $330.00 and its highest was $556.52 in the past 12 months.
What is Hca Healthcare’s market cap?
Hca Healthcare’s market cap is $85.57B.
When is Hca Healthcare’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Hca Healthcare’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Hca Healthcare overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hca Healthcare’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hca Healthcare pay dividends?
Hca Healthcare pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.78 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.61%. See more information on Hca Healthcare dividends here
What is Hca Healthcare’s EPS estimate?
Hca Healthcare’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hca Healthcare have?
Hca Healthcare has 221,839,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hca Healthcare’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
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:
$465.13 (-4.69% Downside)
$465.13 (-4.69% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HCA Sentiment 78%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 14%
Bearish news 86%
Bearish news 86%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$465.13
▼(-4.69% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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