HCA Healthcare
About: HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2024, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals, 124 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent-care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across 20 states and a small foothold in England.
Employees: 316,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1.68% more ownership
Funds ownership: 60.89% [Q3] → 62.57% (+1.68%) [Q4]
8% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $673M | Put options by funds: $624M
7% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 139 | Existing positions closed: 150
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,187 [Q3] → 1,150 (-37) [Q4]
14% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 392 | Existing positions reduced: 458
25% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $63.8B [Q3] → $47.6B (-$16.2B) [Q4]
30% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 40 [Q3] → 28 (-12) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$366
7%
upside
Avg. target
$381
11%
upside
High target
$405
18%
upside
6 analyst ratings
6 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
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RBC Capital Ben Hendrix 38% 1-year accuracy 25 / 66 met price target | 12%upside $384 | Outperform Maintained | 27 Jan 2025 |
B of A Securities Kevin Fischbeck 44% 1-year accuracy 11 / 25 met price target | 8%upside $370 | Buy Maintained | 27 Jan 2025 |
Cantor Fitzgerald Sarah James 34% 1-year accuracy 38 / 113 met price target | 18%upside $405 | Overweight Reiterated | 27 Jan 2025 |
Barclays Andrew Mok 44% 1-year accuracy 26 / 59 met price target | 7%upside $366 | Overweight Maintained | 27 Jan 2025 |
Keybanc Tim Rezvan 27% 1-year accuracy 10 / 37 met price target | 8%upside $370 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about HCA published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
HCA Healthcare Announces $1.84 Million HCA Healthcare Foundation Grant to United Way
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, today announced that the HCA Healthcare Foundation, through its Healthier Tomorrow Fund, will give $1.84 million to Mile High United Way to launch United for Healthy Starts, a national collaboration between four United Ways to help increase access to social, economic and educational support services for families. The effort is led by Mile High United Way in Denver and includes U.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
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Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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1 week ago
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Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
100 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 100 of its hospitals have been recognized as 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients by Healthgrades for providing exceptional, patient-centered care. This annual recognition is given to the top 10% of hospitals for their commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care. “Patient safety will always be at the forefront of our priorities,” said Dr. Mic.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
HCA Healthcare Recognized as One of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 15th Time
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 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for its commitment to ethical business practices, transparency and fostering a culture of integrity. HCA Healthcare has now been recognized on the list 15 times and is one of only three honorees in the Healthcare Providers category this year. “It is an honor to be named as.
Positive
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3 weeks ago
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