HCA Holdings Inc (HCA)

NYSE
Currency in USD
319.39
+4.60(+1.46%)
Closed
After Hours
321.80+2.41(+0.75%)
HCA Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Fair Value
Day's Range
313.21321.50
52 wk Range
289.98417.14
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Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
314.79
Open
315.84
Day's Range
313.21-321.5
52 wk Range
289.98-417.14
Volume
1.04M
Average Volume (3m)
1.63M
1-Year Change
-1.66%
Book Value / Share
-9.87
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Price Target
374.89
Upside
+17.38%
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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


Market Dominance
Explore HCA Healthcare's robust position in the U.S. healthcare sector, boasting $70.6B revenue and impressive growth in same-facility admissions
Financial Resilience
Delve into HCA's strong financial performance, with EBITDA guidance of $14.3-$15.1B for 2025 and an average analyst price target of $392
Operational Excellence
Uncover HCA's strategies for cost management and operational efficiency, including reduced reliance on contract labor and supply chain optimization
Future Challenges
Learn about potential headwinds facing HCA, including policy uncertainties, labor shortages, and the impact of evolving healthcare regulations
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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: 24/01/2025, 17:24
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
13.8x17.5x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.85−0.040.00
Price/Book
−31.7x7.8x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x2.1x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.8%22.9%56.3%
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
(+17.38% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 22.27
Dividend Yield
0.91%
Industry Median 1.37%
Annualised payout
2.88
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) Premarket Price Today?

The HCA (HCA) premarket price is . Premarket price change units: . Premarket percentage change: . Premarket volume: . Current date: 15 Mar 2025. Previous close: 314.79

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."

What Is the HCA (HCA) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: ) Current Date: 15 Mar 2025

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What Is the HCA Market Cap?

As of today, HCA market cap is 79.32B.

What is HCA Earnings Per Share?

The HCA EPS is 22.27.

What Is the Next HCA Earnings Date?

HCA will release its next earnings report on 17 Apr 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 Sell.
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