NYSE:HCA
HCA Healthcare (HCA)
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Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.
HCA Healthcare has garnered positive reviews from industry experts, highlighting its well-managed operations and essential services that align with current healthcare trends. The company has demonstrated a robust outpatient component, which resonates well with users and increases its appeal. Furthermore, HCA has been actively buying back shares, managing to reduce its outstanding shares by a significant 44% since the end of 2015. This strategic move has contributed to a notable increase in its stock performance, with the company recently reaching all-time highs and showcasing an impressive 628% growth over the past decade. Overall, HCA Healthcare appears to be a strong investment choice driven by growth and operational efficiencies.
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He's been recommending this post-Covid, because it's been benefitting from the huge bounce back in medical procedures that were delayed. HCA just made a new all-time high. But last Friday it reported a shocking top and bottom line miss. Is down 13% in the past week, but this is an opportunity. HCA missed only slightly, not the end of the world. Hurricanes hit revenues by $200-300 million and 60-90 cents per share, a one-off impact. HCA reaffirmed its full-year forecast, though
Premium contentPremium contentHCA is one of the largest hospital operators in the US, holding 28% of the market share. It managed the pandemic turmoil better than any other operator. Given the enormous capital requirements there is a high barrier to entry in the space. It trades at 18x earnings and management has been aggressively buying back shares and retiring debt. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $337, looking to achieve $465 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 0.6%
(Analysts’ price target is $395.00)
Paul MacDonald(A Top Pick Aug 13/15. Down 11.51%.) This has been dead quiet over the course of the last year. It had a lift through November-February, and then basically has consolidated ever since. The group is actually starting to look quite interesting. The sector has been improving from a relative strength standpoint, since June. This could still be a Buy at these levels.
Healthcare has been a big focus of his. This is the largest hospital management companies in the US, even if only 5% of the market, so there is lots of room for growth. The US population is aging. This is a steady, non-economically sensitive company.
David Burrows
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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is HCA Healthcare stock symbol?
HCA Healthcare is a American stock, trading under the symbol HCA (previously HCA-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (HCA). It is usually referred to as NYSE:HCA or HCA
Is HCA Healthcare a buy or a sell?
In the last year, 2 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on HCA (previously HCA-N on Stockchase). 2 analysts recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for HCA Healthcare.
Is HCA Healthcare a good investment or a top pick?
HCA Healthcare was recommended as a Top Pick by Richard Fogler on 2026-04-27. Read the latest stock experts ratings for HCA Healthcare.
Why is HCA Healthcare stock dropping?
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Is HCA Healthcare worth watching?
HCA Healthcare is followed by 17 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
What is HCA Healthcare stock price?
On 2026-07-28, HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock closed at a price of $418.19.
He likes it a lot. It is very well run and provides needed services with positive trends happening for these services. It has a big outpatient component which he uses himself.