HCA Holdings Inc (HCA)

NYSE
Currency in USD
312.38
-11.35(-3.51%)
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Pre Market
312.00-0.38(-0.12%)
HCA Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Fair Value
Day's Range
310.32322.18
52 wk Range
289.98417.14
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
312.38
Open
320.23
Day's Range
310.32-322.18
52 wk Range
289.98-417.14
Volume
1.97M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.52M
1-Year Change
2.57%
Book Value / Share
-9.87
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Price Target
374.89
Upside
+20.01%
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Has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years
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HCA Holdings Inc Company Profile

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates hospitals and related healthcare entities in the United States. It operates general and acute care hospitals that offers medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. The company also operates outpatient health care facilities consisting of freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, physician practices, and various other facilities. In addition, it operates behavioral hospitals, which provide therapeutic programs comprising child, adolescent and adult psychiatric care, adolescent and adult alcohol, drug abuse treatment, and counseling services. The company was formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc. HCA Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

HCA Holdings Inc SWOT Analysis


Analyst Perspectives
Average price target of $389, ranging from $355 to $420, reflects confidence in HCA's ability to navigate industry challenges and capitalize on opportunities
Strategic Initiatives
Delve into HCA's AI-driven efficiency improvements and accretive capital strategy, positioning the company for sustainable growth and market share gains
Financial Resilience
HCA's robust performance amid challenges, with revenue growth of 8.7% and EBITDA of $13.86 billion, showcases operational strength and adaptability
Market Dominance
Explore HCA Healthcare's position as the largest U.S. hospital operator, leveraging economies of scale and network effects to drive growth and efficiency
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HCA Holdings Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • HCA Holdings Q4 2024 EPS of $6.22 beat $6.14 forecast; revenue hit $18.29B, above $18.23B estimate
  • Full-year revenue grew 8.7%; stock fell 3.12% post-earnings despite positive results
  • 2025 guidance: revenue $72.8B-$75.8B, net income $5.85B-$6.29B; capital spending up to $5.2B planned
  • CEO emphasized HCA's quality networks; CFO noted steady operating environment expected for 2025
  • 80% of managed care rates contracted for 2025; company faces potential policy changes and labor cost challenges
Last Updated: 01/24/2025, 11:21 AM
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Compare HCA to Peers and Sector

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HCA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
13.7x18.8x−0.6x
PEG Ratio
0.86−0.100.00
Price / Book
−31.7x8.8x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x2.3x3.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.7%20.4%51.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

17 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 374.89
(+20.01% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 22
Dividend Yield
0.89%
Industry Median 1.31%
Annualized Payout
2.8800
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+10.53%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 24, 2025
EPS / Forecast
6.22 / 6.14
Revenue / Forecast
18.29B / 18.23B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the HCA (HCA) Stock Price Today?

The HCA stock price today is 312.38

What Stock Exchange Does HCA Trade On?

HCA is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for HCA?

The stock symbol for HCA is "HCA."

Does HCA Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The HCA dividend yield is 0.92%.

What Is the HCA Market Cap?

As of today, HCA market cap is 79.12B.

What is HCA Earnings Per Share?

The HCA EPS is 22.00.

What Is the Next HCA Earnings Date?

HCA will release its next earnings report on Apr 18, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HCA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.
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