HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

Q: What sector and industry does HCA Healthcare (HCA) operate in?

HCA Healthcare is in the Health Care sector and Health Care Providers & Services industry. They are listed on the NYSE.

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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

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$499.21

2.360.47%

At close: Feb 3, 4:00 PM EST

$499.21

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After Hours: 4:11 PM EST

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Key Statistics

Open

$496.98

Close

$499.21

Volume / Avg.

951.87K / 1.23M

Day Range

$495.90 - $505.31

52 Wk Range

295.00 - 527.55

Market Cap

$113.92B

P/E Ratio

17.62

Dividend Yield

0.62%

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

61

Short Interest

2.62%

Days to Cover

3.52

Recent HCA Healthcare Inc News

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

Cantor raises its HCA price target to $588, citing strong core growth, stable outlook, a solid balance sheet, and a $10 billion share buyback supporting long-term value.

Vandana Singh

These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On HCA Healthcare After Q4 Results

Avi Kapoor

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Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

12.84B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-5.02B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-9.71B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

8.10B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-4.74B

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

-1.90B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

16

2

Oct 25

1

Nov 25

1

Dec 25

9

2

Jan

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

3.8

Buy

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$161.22B

PE Ratio (TTM)

17.62

PE Ratio (FWD)

16.53

PEG Ratio (TTM)

1.21

PS Ratio (TTM)

1.58

PB Ratio (TTM)

-

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

5.67%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

6.05%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

10.33

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

7.66

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

15.54

Book Value / Share

-$26.41

Company Debt

Total Debt

$44.51B

LT Debt

$38.40B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$7.14B

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$5.90B

Total Cash

$997.00M

Debt to Equity

-

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

$1.24B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$5.90B

Key Statistics

Open

$496.98

Close

$499.21

Volume / Avg.

951.87K / 1.23M

Day Range

$495.90 - $505.31

52 Wk Range

295.00 - 527.55

Market Cap

$113.92B

P/E Ratio

17.62

Dividend Yield

0.62%

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

61

Short Interest

2.62%

Days to Cover

3.52

About

Sector

Health Care

Industry

Health Care Providers & Services

HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities a...

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EPS better than industry

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

EPS better than industry

FAQ

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How do I buy HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock?

A

You can purchase shares of HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) through any online brokerage.

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Who are HCA Healthcare (HCA) competitors?

A

Other companies in HCA Healthcare’s space includes: Universal Health Services Inc (NYSE:UHS), Encompass Health Corp (NYSE:EHC), Concentra Group Holdings Parent Inc (NYSE:CON), Acadia Healthcare Co Inc (NASDAQ:ACHC) and PACS Group Inc (NYSE:PACS).

Q

What is the forecast, or price target, for HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock?

A

HCA Healthcare has a consensus price target of $487.96.

Q

What is the current price for HCA Healthcare (HCA)?

A

The stock price for HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) is $499.21 last updated February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM EST.

Q

Does HCA Healthcare (HCA) pay a dividend?

A

There are no upcoming dividends for HCA Healthcare.

Q

When is HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) reporting earnings?

A

HCA Healthcare does not have any upcoming earnings scheduled.

Q

Is HCA Healthcare (HCA) going to split?

A

There is no upcoming split for HCA Healthcare.

Q

What sector and industry does HCA Healthcare (HCA) operate in?

A

HCA Healthcare is in the Health Care sector and Health Care Providers & Services industry. They are listed on the NYSE.

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Key Statistics

Open

$496.98

Close

$499.21

Volume / Avg.

951.87K / 1.23M

Day Range

$495.90 - $505.31

52 Wk Range

295.00 - 527.55

Market Cap

$113.92B

P/E Ratio

17.62

Dividend Yield

0.62%

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

61

Short Interest

2.62%

Days to Cover

3.52

Recent HCA Healthcare Inc News

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

Cantor raises its HCA price target to $588, citing strong core growth, stable outlook, a solid balance sheet, and a $10 billion share buyback supporting long-term value.

Vandana Singh

These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On HCA Healthcare After Q4 Results

Avi Kapoor

General Motors To Rally More Than 27%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday

Avi Kapoor

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

12.84B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-5.02B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-9.71B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

8.10B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-4.74B

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

-1.90B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

16

2

Oct 25

1

Nov 25

1

Dec 25

9

2

Jan

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

3.8

Buy

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$161.22B

PE Ratio (TTM)

17.62

PE Ratio (FWD)

16.53

PEG Ratio (TTM)

1.21

PS Ratio (TTM)

1.58

PB Ratio (TTM)

-

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

5.67%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

6.05%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

10.33

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

7.66

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

15.54

Book Value / Share

-$26.41

Company Debt

Total Debt

$44.51B

LT Debt

$38.40B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$7.14B

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$5.90B

Total Cash

$997.00M

Debt to Equity

-

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

$1.24B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$5.90B

Key Statistics

Open

$496.98

Close

$499.21

Volume / Avg.

951.87K / 1.23M

Day Range

$495.90 - $505.31

52 Wk Range

295.00 - 527.55

Market Cap

$113.92B

P/E Ratio

17.62

Dividend Yield

0.62%

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

61

Short Interest

2.62%

Days to Cover

3.52

About

Sector

Health Care

Industry

Health Care Providers & Services

HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities a...

Compare

EPS better than industry

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

EPS better than industry