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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
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TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

HCA 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)
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HCA Healthcare

It is the largest hospital operator in the U.S. It is a defensive stock with consistent revenue but not consistent costs. It will continue to have issues with this and he wants to see more visibility on costs. It executes well.

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TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
A bit contrarian. Not a consensus long. Unique. Largest operator of for-profit hospitals in the US, plus emergency and ambulatory care centres. Key component of healthcare delivery. Executing exceptionally well over 6-7 years. Labour costs have been a drag, but this is abating. Yield is 1.07%. (Analysts’ price target is $257.67)
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BUY
HCA Healthcare
This got upgraded yesterday, and he thinks it will go to $200.
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PAST TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare

(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.

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TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare

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.

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PAST TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
(A Top Pick May 28/03. Up 18%.) When the economy went into a downturn, they got out.
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TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
The hospital sector is interesting. There is a lot of room for consolidation. Trading at low multiples.
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BUY
HCA Healthcare
The largest public health hospital in the US. Buying some of the troubled Tenet Health Care assets. Cheap. Prefers over Tenet.
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TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
Trading at 10 X future earnings. Huge free cash flow generator.
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HOLD
HCA Healthcare
Disappointed on the earnings. Should be near their bottom now.
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PAST TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
(Was a top pick on Sept 20. Down 11%.) Still likes. It has been oversold.
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TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
One of the biggest US health care stocks. Was oversold by the market.
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TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
Demographics on health care are good.
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PAST TOP PICK
HCA Healthcare
A top pick on Mar 18. Up around 7 or 8%) Still likes.
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HCA Healthcare(HCA-N) Rating

Ranking : 1 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 0

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HCA Healthcare(HCA-N) Frequently Asked Questions

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On 2024-09-11, HCA Healthcare (HCA-N) stock closed at a price of $388.79.