Within the last quarter, HCA Healthcare HCA has observed the following analyst ratings:

In the last 3 months, 10 analysts have offered 12-month price targets for HCA Healthcare. The company has an average price target of $289.5 with a high of $320.00 and a low of $267.00.

Below is a summary of how these 10 analysts rated HCA Healthcare over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the move negative analysts are on the stock

This average price target has increased by 6.48% over the past month.

Analyst Ratings: What Are They?

Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter.

Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.