HCA Holdings Inc (HCA)

NYSE
Currency in USD
327.92
-13.49(-3.95%)
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Pre Market
327.03-0.89(-0.27%)
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HCA Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Fair Value
Day's Range
321.39350.25
52 wk Range
289.98417.14
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
327.92
Open
350.25
Day's Range
321.39-350.25
52 wk Range
289.98-417.14
Volume
2.8M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.7M
1-Year Change
6.92%
Book Value / Share
-14.29
Fair Value
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Price Target
371.34
Upside
+13.24%
Members' Sentiments
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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 Q1/2025

  • HCA Healthcare's Q1 2025 EPS of $6.45 beat estimates by 11.6%, with revenue reaching $18.32 billion, slightly above expectations
  • Despite strong earnings, HCA's stock fell 3.66% in pre-market trading, reflecting broader market concerns
  • Inpatient admissions increased 2.6% YoY, with a 4% rise in ER visits; facility base expanded 3.3% and inpatient bed capacity grew 2%
  • Company reaffirmed full-year 2025 guidance, expecting 3-4% equivalent admissions growth and $5-5.2 billion in capital expenditures
  • HCA continues to invest in digital transformation and AI applications to enhance operational efficiency and clinical technology
Last Updated: 04/25/2025, 11:07 AM
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Compare HCA to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
HCA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
14.0x23.2x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
1.140.760.00
Price / Book
−22.9x5.3x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x2.1x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.8%10.3%57.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

15 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 371.34
(+13.24% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 22.76%
Dividend Yield
0.88%
Industry Median 1.55%
Annualized Payout
2.88
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+10.62%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 25, 2025
EPS / Forecast
6.45 / 5.78
Revenue / Forecast
18.32B / 18.26B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the HCA (HCA) Stock Price Today?

The HCA stock price today is 327.92

What Stock Exchange Does HCA Trade On?

HCA is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange 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 0.88%.

What Is the HCA Market Cap?

As of today, HCA market cap is 80.73B.

What is HCA Earnings Per Share?

The HCA EPS is 22.76.

What Is the Next HCA Earnings Date?

HCA will release its next earnings report on Jul 23, 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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