HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)

NYSE: HCA · Real-Time Price · USD
431.92
-13.85 (-3.11%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
431.92
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 4:14 PM EDT
-3.11%
Market Cap 96.10B
Revenue (ttm) 76.39B
Net Income (ttm) 6.79B
Shares Out 222.49M
EPS (ttm) 29.07
PE Ratio 15.33
Forward PE 14.43
Dividend $3.12 (0.72%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 16, 2026
Volume 1,610,641
Open 450.00
Previous Close 445.77
Day's Range 428.77 - 452.39
52-Week Range 326.14 - 556.52
Beta 1.37
Analysts Buy
Price Target 511.84 (+18.5%)
Earnings Date Apr 24, 2026

About HCA

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services in the United States. The company owns, manages, and operates hospitals, ASCs, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, as well as rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, physician practices, home health agencies, hospices, outpatient physical therapy providers, home and community-based services providers, and various other facilities. Its general and a... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1968
Employees 320,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol HCA
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, HCA Healthcare's revenue was $75.60 billion, an increase of 7.08% compared to the previous year's $70.60 billion. Earnings were $6.78 billion, an increase of 17.78%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 20 analysts, the average rating for HCA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $511.84, which is an increase of 18.50% from the latest price.

Price Target
$511.84
(18.50% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

HCA Healthcare Names Cynthia Cifuentes-Finkel Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Affairs

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) today announced that Cynthia Cifuentes-Finkel has been named senior vice president of marketing and corporate affairs, effective June 8, 2...

23 hours ago - Business Wire

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On HCA Healthcare After Q1 Results

HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:HCA) posted in-line earnings for the first quarter on Friday.

1 day ago - Benzinga

HCA Announces Proposed Public Offering of Senior Notes

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, HCA Inc., proposes to offer senior notes, subject to market and other consideratio...

1 day ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Revenue grew 4.3% and adjusted EBITDA rose nearly 2% year-over-year, despite lower respiratory volumes and winter storm impacts, which were offset by higher supplemental payments. Full-year guidance is reaffirmed, with cost savings and network expansion supporting future growth.

4 days ago - Transcripts

HCA Healthcare beats quarterly profit estimates on medical care services demand

Hospital operator ​HCA Healthcare ‌beat Wall Street estimates ​for first-quarter ​profit on Friday, ⁠on strong ​demand for ​its medical care services.

4 days ago - Reuters

HCA Healthcare Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Key first quarter metrics (all percentag...

4 days ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Friday, April 24.

4 days ago - Benzinga

HCA Healthcare Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered director elections, auditor ratification, and two shareholder proposals, both of which were not approved. Shareholders raised concerns about operational and reputational risks at Mission Hospital, with management outlining ongoing investments and improvement efforts.

5 days ago - Transcripts

How To Earn $500 A Month From HCA Healthcare Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Friday, April 24.

5 days ago - Benzinga

29 HCA Healthcare Hospitals Recognized on Modern Healthcare's 100 Top Hospitals Powered by Premier

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced that 29 of its hospitals have been recognized as top performing ho...

12 days ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare Kicks off Month of Volunteerism and Announces $2 Million HCA Healthcare Foundation Grant to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced the HCA Healthcare Foundation will give $2 million to Second Harve...

27 days ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare, Inc. 1st Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) announces the following Webcast: What: HCA Healthcare, Inc. 1Q 2026 Earnings Call When: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central (...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare Named as One of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethica...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare Transcript: 2026 KeyBanc Capital Markets Healthcare Forum

Solid 2025 performance was driven by strategic execution, cost control, and network investments, with a multi-year resiliency program targeting $400 million in savings for 2026. AI and digital initiatives are advancing operational efficiency, while capital deployment and talent pipelines support sustained volume growth and competitive positioning.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

HCA Healthcare Transcript: Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare MedTech & Services Conference

Solid 2025 results set the stage for continued growth in 2026, with strategic investments in digital, AI, and network expansion. Payer mix shifts, manageable Medicaid changes, and disciplined capital deployment support resilience, while AI and scale drive operational efficiency.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

HCA Healthcare Transcript: Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

Sustained growth is supported by strong markets, network expansion, and enterprise capabilities. ACA exchange headwinds are modeled with detailed assumptions, while resiliency and AI-driven strategies aim to offset challenges. EHR upgrades and workforce investments further strengthen operations.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

HCA Healthcare Transcript: Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Significant investments in digital transformation and AI are underway, with the MEDITECH Expanse rollout progressing toward completion by 2028. Financial guidance reflects headwinds from policy changes, while capital and workforce strategies focus on expanding access, stabilizing physician engagement, and developing nursing talent.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

92 HCA Healthcare Hospitals Earn Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced that 92 of its hospitals achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellen...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare Transcript: 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference

AI and digital transformation are driving efficiency across clinical, operational, and administrative areas, with significant impacts expected by 2026–2028. Regulatory headwinds from ACA reforms and state payments are being offset by resiliency plans, while network expansion and workforce development remain strategic priorities.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

HCA Healthcare Transcript: TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference

Resiliency initiatives target a $400 million benefit by 2026, offsetting ACA headwinds, while capital spending and network expansion continue. Outpatient growth, payer mix shifts, and disciplined M&A support durable volume and revenue, with AI-driven efficiencies expected to scale over the next decade.

2 months ago - Transcripts

HCA Healthcare, Inc. to Present at March Conferences

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) is scheduled to present at the following healthcare conferences: March 3, 2026 at 10:30am ET at the TD Cowen Health Care Conference ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare Named a World's Most Admired Company by Fortune for the 12th Consecutive Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has been named on Fortune's 2026 World's Most Admired Comp...

2 months ago - Business Wire

HCA Healthcare Hospitals Named on America's 50 Best Hospitals List for 2026 by Healthgrades

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced that three of its hospitals were named among America's 50 Best Hos...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Hospital Operator HCA Healthcare Is Set For Solid Growth, Higher Value-Analyst

HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: HCA) released mixed fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday.

3 months ago - Benzinga

These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On HCA Healthcare After Q4 Results

HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: HCA) released mixed fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday.

3 months ago - Benzinga