HCA Healthcare
About: HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of June 2024, the firm owned and operated 188 hospitals, 123 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent-care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across 20 states and a small foothold in England.
Employees: 310,000
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Funds holding %
of 6,831 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
67% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 145 | Existing positions closed: 87
25% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 32 [Q2] → 40 (+8) [Q3]
18% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $54.2B [Q2] → $63.9B (+$9.68B) [Q3]
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,143 [Q2] → 1,185 (+42) [Q3]
3.4% less ownership
Funds ownership: 64.4% [Q2] → 61.0% (-3.4%) [Q3]
13% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 396 | Existing positions reduced: 456
23% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $640M | Put options by funds: $829M
Research analyst outlook
9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$320
1%
downside
Avg. target
$371
15%
upside
High target
$405
26%
upside
9 analyst ratings
6 positive
67%
2 neutral
22%
1 negative
11%
RBC Capital Ben Hendrix 43% 1-year accuracy 29 / 67 met price target | 19%upside $384 | Outperform Maintained | 27 Jan 2025 |
B of A Securities Kevin Fischbeck 52% 1-year accuracy 13 / 25 met price target | 15%upside $370 | Buy Maintained | 27 Jan 2025 |
Cantor Fitzgerald Sarah James 34% 1-year accuracy 43 / 126 met price target | 26%upside $405 | Overweight Reiterated | 27 Jan 2025 |
Barclays Andrew Mok 44% 1-year accuracy 30 / 68 met price target | 14%upside $366 | Overweight Maintained | 27 Jan 2025 |
Keybanc Tim Rezvan 36% 1-year accuracy 14 / 39 met price target | 15%upside $370 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 22 articles about HCA published over the past 30 days
Positive
Market Watch
4 days ago
Trump gives a lift to healthcare stocks with comments on Medicare and Medicaid
Trump has pledged to protect Social Security and Medicare throughout his campaign, one analyst noted, but this was the first time he added Medicaid to the list.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Thriving in Healthcare: 5 Hospital Stocks to Keep on Your Radar
The Zacks Medical-Hospital industry is likely to benefit from improving financial, operating and staffing stability. Companies like HCA, THC, UHS, ACHC and CYH are well-positioned to gain from these trends.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
Ensemble Welcomes Former HCA Healthcare CFO Bill Rutherford to Board of Managers
Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ensemble, the nation's leading revenue cycle managed services company for healthcare organizations, is pleased to announce that Bill Rutherford, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HCA Healthcare, has joined its Board of Managers.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
49 HCA Healthcare Hospitals Recognized as “America's Best Hospitals” by Healthgrades
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced that 49 of its hospitals were named on the 2025 Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals list, which recognizes the top 5% of hospitals in the country for clinical excellence. Based exclusively on patient outcomes, the annual designation is reserved for hospitals who demonstrate superior performance in providing care for conditions and procedures across multiple.
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Barclays' Andrew Mok: Any sustained underperformance in big tech will likely benefit healthcare
Andrew Mok, Barclays director of equity research, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss why healthcare may offer opportunity as tech stocks are under pressure from China competition.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Value Stock
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Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On HCA Healthcare Following Q4 Results
HCA Healthcare Inc. HCA reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Friday.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
HCA Healthcare Q4 Earnings Recap: Overreaction To One-Time Event
HCA released Q4 and Full-Year FY24 earnings on Friday, January 24th beating consensus for both EPS and Revenue. Along with a strong core business, industry tailwinds are accelerating, driving greater revenue potential and mitigating cost-growth. At a DCF-generated price target of $437, 41% upside from today's pricing, I raise my rating from buy to strong buy.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
HCA Healthcare's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Admissions
HCA's Q4 results benefit from improved equivalent admissions and inpatient surgeries, partly offset by the impact of hurricanes and higher salaries and benefits expenses.
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