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HCA Healthcare (HCA)

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$364.58 USD

364.58
587,763

+1.38 (0.38%)

Updated Aug 5, 2025 02:28 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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A Value A Growth A Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 24% (60 out of 246)

Industry: Medical - Hospital

Zacks News

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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.

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Cigna Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates on Decline in Medical Membership

CI's Q4 results reflect a decline in Individual and Family Plans customers. Management expects 2025 adjusted EPS at a minimum of $29.50, which indicates growth of at least 7.9% from the 2024 figure.

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Are You a Momentum Investor? This 1 Stock Could Be the Perfect Pick

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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Growth Stock

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Value Stock

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New to Investing? This 1 Medical Stock Could Be the Perfect Starting Point

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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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Compared to Estimates, HCA (HCA) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Although the revenue and EPS for HCA (HCA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

HCA (HCA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 4.19% and 1.07%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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HCA Healthcare Pre-Q4 Earnings: Golden Opportunity or Fool's Gold?

HCA's fourth-quarter results are expected to benefit from rising admissions and patient days. However, increasing expenses are a concern.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About HCA (HCA) Q4 Earnings

Evaluate the expected performance of HCA (HCA) for the quarter ended December 2024, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

HCA (HCA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Universal Health Stock Trading at Attractive Valuation: Time to Buy?

With UHS stock trading at a discount, we examine its growth drivers and challenges to determine if it presents a strong investment opportunity for investors at this time.

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Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) and Amgen Inc. (AMGN), as well as two micro-cap stocks PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (PNRG) and FONAR Corporation (FONR).

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Should You Buy Tenet Healthcare Stock Now at Cheaper Valuation?

As occupancy levels rise and resource utilization grows, THC's operating costs are expected to continue increasing.

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HCA Healthcare Stock Trades at Premium: Time to Buy or Hold?

HCA's strong cash-generating abilities are expected to improve its financial position.

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3 Sector ETFs & Stocks to Gain On Upbeat November Jobs Data

The U.S. economy added 227, 000 jobs in November 2024, beating forecasts of 200, 000.

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Why Now is the Time to Buy Tenet Stock After a 15% Drop

THC's cheaper valuation, combined with strong earnings growth and robust free cash flow, makes it an appealing pick for value investors.

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Universal Health Up 46% in a Year: Is it the Right Time to Invest?

UHS gains from growing patient volumes and an extensive treatment network. However, an elevated expense level can pressure margins in the days ahead.

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Top Research Reports for Amazon, Stryker & Lam Research

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Stryker Corporation (SYK) and Lam Research Corporation (LRCX), as well as a micro-cap stock, ImmuCell Corporation (ICCC).

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Tenet Healthcare Partners With Commure for Ambient AI Platform

THC actively invests in selected AI-enabled technologies, which are expected to enhance the clinical and administrative workflow and efficiency.

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Zacks Industry Outlook HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, Universal Health, Acadia Healthcare and Community Health Systems

HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, Universal Health, Acadia Healthcare and Community Health Systems have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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5 Hospital Stocks Set to Thrive Amid Robust Industry Trends

The Zacks Medical-Hospital industry is likely to gain from rising patient admissions and technological advancements. Companies like HCA, THC, UHS, ACHC and CYH are poised to gain from these trends.

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HCA Healthcare Stock Up 12.7% in 6 Months: What Should Investors Do?

HCA is expected to benefit from growing volumes and operational efficiency. However, declining outpatient surgeries and the impact of hurricanes might partially offset the positives.

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Tenet Stock Jumps 19.6% Since Q3 Results: What Should Investors Do?

THC continues to experience strong demand for its services, which is expected to continue throughout the year.