Ticker: HCA

HCA

Healthcare Healthcare Medical - Care Facilities

Price 421.21

Reco Sell Potential 53 Risk 70 Updated 2026-09-10

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Description

Company and Business Model

HCA Healthcare, Inc. operates as a healthcare services provider, primarily focused on owning and operating hospitals and related healthcare facilities. Its core services include inpatient and outpatient care, emergency services, and surgical services. The company generates revenue mainly from patient services, including admissions and surgeries, as well as ancillary services such as laboratory and imaging services. HCA operates in various segments, including acute care hospitals and outpatient services, contributing significantly to its overall revenue.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of HCA is more aligned with value investors, given its relatively stable revenue streams and modest dividend yield. The stock may appeal to those seeking a balance between income and capital appreciation, although recent performance indicates potential challenges. Investors should consider the company's risk factors and market conditions when evaluating its suitability for their portfolios.

Category: Healthcare Sector: Healthcare Industry: Medical - Care Facilities Investment style: Growth Horizon: Medium-term Company type: Blue Chip Company type: Market Leader

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-10

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 29.25
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: -2.1%
EPS surprise: 0.4%
20d volatility: 2.0%
Dividend yield: 1.0%
last ex-date: 2026-06-16

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-09-04	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
2026-08-24	Sell	Hold	Recent gains offset by negative long-term momentum.
2026-08-17	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
2026-08-08	Sell	Hold	Weak fundamentals and high risk offset recent momentum.
2026-07-09	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
2026-06-27	Sell	Hold	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
2026-06-09	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-05-30	Sell	Hold	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum indicate high risk.
2026-05-16	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum signal high risk.
2026-05-08	—	Hold	Weak momentum and fundamentals suggest caution.
2026-05-08	Hold	Hold	Компания HCA демонстрирует снижение выручки и негативные тренды на краткосрочном горизонте, что вызывает опасения по поводу её будущих финансовых показателей. Однако, стабильный EPS и дивидендная доходность могут поддерж
2026-04-25	Buy	Hold	Компания HCA демонстрирует значительное снижение цен на акции за последние месяцы, что указывает на высокие риски. При этом низкий дивидендный доход и нестабильный рост выручки могут негативно сказаться на будущих перспе
2026-04-01	Hold	Buy	Компания HCA демонстрирует стабильный рост выручки и положительные финансовые показатели, однако недавнее снижение цен акций на 12.65% за 20 дней может указывать на краткосрочные риски.
2026-03-23	Buy	Hold	Компания HCA демонстрирует стабильный рост выручки и положительный тренд на длительном горизонте, однако недавнее снижение цен акций и высокая волатильность могут указывать на краткосрочные риски.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-07-28	Goldman Sachs	Target Lowered	558 → 485	389.62
2026-07-27	UBS	Target Lowered	635 → 579	390.7
2026-07-27	Deutsche Bank	Target Lowered	540 → 476	387.41
2026-07-27	Morgan Stanley	Target Lowered	425 → 380	388.48001
2026-07-27	Oppenheimer	Target Lowered	520 → 485	388.93
2026-07-27	Robert W. Baird	Target Lowered	396 → 393	382.19
2026-07-27	Barclays	Target Lowered	402 → 387	382.19
2026-07-27	KeyBanc	Target Lowered	475 → 435	382.19
2026-07-20	Wells Fargo	Target Lowered	428 → 369	371.18
2026-07-16	Barclays	Target Lowered	427 → 402	378.85
2026-07-15	RBC Capital	Target Lowered	534 → 435	363.6
2026-07-14	Jefferies	Target Lowered	525 → 450	363.6
2026-07-13	Wells Fargo	Target Lowered	436 → 428	406.59
2026-07-08	Barclays	Rating Downgraded	— → 427	423.11
2026-07-07	Raymond James	Target Lowered	— → 528	424.79999
2026-07-07	Cantor Fitzgerald	Target Lowered	588 → 525	417.07
2026-06-04	Truist Financial	Target Lowered	— → 413	367.69
2026-06-04	Bernstein	Target Lowered	503 → 413	363.23
2026-04-27	Stephens	Target Lowered	560 → 530	444.76
2026-04-27	Truist Financial	Target Lowered	546 → 535	432.46
2026-04-27	Oppenheimer	Target Lowered	540 → 520	432.46
2026-04-27	RBC Capital	Target Lowered	593 → 534	432.46
2026-04-27	Wells Fargo	Target Lowered	481 → 436	432.46
2026-04-27	KeyBanc	Target Lowered	550 → 510	432.46
2026-04-27	Barclays	Target Lowered	551 → 496	432.46
2026-04-24	Jefferies	Target Lowered	590 → 525	432.46
2026-02-23	UBS	Target Raised	598 → 635	532.3
2026-02-09	Bernstein	Target Raised	503 → 541	501.69

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