HCA Healthcare, Inc. · Healthcare · Medical Care Facilities
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$488.06
+$5.09 (+1.05%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours$488.00
−$0.06 (−0.01%) 10:52 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$482.97
OpenOpen$483.57
Day highHigh$492.99
Day lowLow$481.12
VolumeVol857,137
Avg volAvgVol1,006,107
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Mkt cap
$109.23B
P/E ratio
17.22
FY Revenue
$75.60B
EPS
28.34
Gross Margin
100.00%
Sector
Healthcare
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HCA
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA combines solid multi-period price appreciation and positive momentum signals with overbought technical readings and a stretched position versus key moving averages. Fundamentally, the company shows steady revenue, earnings, and cash flow growth with healthy margins and free cash flow generation but operates with very high leverage, minimal equity, and tight liquidity ratios. Valuation appears moderate on earnings and cash flow metrics while the balance sheet structure and elevated short-volume activity introduce non-trivial risk considerations.
AI summarized at 10:51 AM ET, 2026-01-27
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INTRADAY:63SWING:71LONG:77
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+37% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.37×
RSI
41.61(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.12 (Strong)
MACD: -0.31 Signal: -0.43
Short-Term
+1.43 (Strong)
MACD: -4.64 Signal: -6.07
Long-Term
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: -4.44 Signal: -4.46
Intraday trend score
55.01
LOW55.01HIGH70.01
Latest news
HCA•12 articles•Positive: 7Neutral: 5Negative: 0
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Not Specified
Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Exploring Surrealism Featuring Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Joan Miró, Dorothea Tanning, and Many Others
The Frist Art Museum in Nashville will present 'International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams,' an exhibition featuring approximately 125 works by renowned surrealist artists including Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Joan Miró. Running from May 22 through August 30, 2026, the exhibition explores surrealism's global influence and its themes of personal freedom, political resistance, and artistic innovation through paintings, sculptures, photographs, and archival materials.
HCAsurrealismFrist Art MuseumTate collectionSalvador DalíRené MagritteJoan Miróart exhibition
Sentiment note
Mentioned as Platinum Sponsor of the exhibition. This is a standard corporate sponsorship arrangement with no positive or negative implications beyond typical business support for cultural institutions.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Na
Big Sky Asset Management Acquires Healthcare Facility in Denton, Texas commencing Partnership with Clarion Partners
Big Sky Asset Management and Clarion Partners completed the acquisition of a 38,000-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation facility in Denton, Texas, leased to Baylor Scott & White Health under a long-term triple-net lease. The transaction marks Big Sky's first deal with Clarion Partners and represents the firm's fifth acquisition totaling over $100 million in the last 90 days, further expanding its healthcare real estate portfolio in the high-growth Dallas-Fort Worth market.
HCAhealthcare real estateinpatient rehabilitation facilityDenton Texastriple-net leaseacquisitionDallas-Fort WorthBaylor Scott & White Health
Sentiment note
HCA Healthcare operates the adjacent Medical City Denton hospital, which provides strategic value to the acquired facility through proximity and complementary services. However, HCA is mentioned only contextually as a neighboring operator without direct involvement in this transaction.
PositiveInvesting.com• Nathan Reiff
HCA Healthcare Could Be a Long-Term Winner as America Ages
HCA Healthcare is positioned as a long-term investment opportunity as America's aging population drives increased healthcare demand. The company reported strong Q4 2025 earnings with 19 consecutive quarters of volume growth and 11% YOY adjusted EBITDA growth, though revenue slightly missed expectations. Management provided optimistic 2026 guidance with expected revenue of $76.5-$80 billion and EPS of $29.10-$31.50, supported by a $10 billion share repurchase program and dividend increase. However, the company faces headwinds from health insurance exchange changes and state supplemental payment declines totaling $850 million to $1.35 billion.
Strong operational performance with 19 consecutive quarters of volume growth, 11% YOY EBITDA growth, record patient encounters (47 million), and optimistic 2026 guidance. Management is investing heavily in growth ($5.5B CapEx) while returning capital to shareholders ($10B buyback, 8.3% dividend increase). Two-thirds of analysts rate it Buy, and the company is well-positioned to benefit from demographic trends, though near-term upside may be limited after 14% YTD appreciation.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Jonathan Ponciano
This Fund Sold $38 Million in Appian Stock Last Quarter. Shares Have Fallen Over 25% This Year
Abdiel Capital Advisors sold 1,075,738 shares of Appian (worth $38.32 million) in Q4 2025, reducing its stake to 12.4% of assets. Appian shares have fallen 28.1% over the past year and underperformed the S&P 500 by 39.1 percentage points. Despite the reduction, Abdiel maintains a double-digit allocation, suggesting risk management rather than abandonment of the investment thesis.
Listed as Abdiel Capital's top holding at 44.2% of AUM ($31.39 million), indicating strong confidence and allocation priority within the fund's portfolio.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Prosper Junior Bakiny
1 Unstoppable Healthcare Stock to Buy and Hold
HCA Healthcare, a major medical facilities operator, delivered strong Q4 2025 results with 6.7% revenue growth and 28.8% EPS growth. Despite modest 3.5% revenue guidance for 2026 due to expired premium tax credits and regulatory uncertainty, the company is well-positioned for long-term growth driven by aging populations and AI-enhanced healthcare initiatives.
HCAhealthcare stocksHCA Healthcaremedical facilitiesearnings growthregulatory uncertaintyaging populationartificial intelligence in healthcare
Sentiment note
Strong Q4 2025 financial performance with 6.7% revenue growth and 28.8% EPS jump. Stock up 7% YTD in 2026. Company demonstrates resilience amid regulatory challenges and has significant long-term growth opportunities from aging populations and AI-driven initiatives. Analyst recommends holding for long-term above-average returns despite near-term volatility.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Prosper Junior Bakiny
2 High-Flying Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years
The article recommends Robinhood Markets and HCA Healthcare as strong 10-year investment opportunities. Robinhood is positioned to benefit from its popularity among younger investors and expanding services including AI tools and prediction markets, despite valuation concerns and crypto volatility. HCA Healthcare is well-positioned to capitalize on demographic shifts as the aging population increases healthcare demand, with a diversified payer mix helping mitigate reimbursement risks.
Well-positioned to benefit from aging U.S. population increasing healthcare demand through 2036; demonstrated ability to grow market share over 15 years; diversified payer mix reduces reimbursement risk; strong 2025 performance with higher service utilization and favorable reimbursement rates.
PositiveBenzinga• Eva Mathew
OpenAI Buys Healthcare Startup Torch Days After Launching ChatGPT Health
OpenAI acquired healthcare startup Torch for approximately $60-100 million, days after launching ChatGPT Health. Torch was designed as a unified medical memory platform consolidating patient data from hospitals, labs, and wearables. The four-person team will join OpenAI as part of the acquisition. This move is part of OpenAI's broader expansion into healthcare with enterprise-grade products for health systems like HCA Healthcare.
HCAOpenAITorch acquisitionChatGPT Healthhealthcare technologymedical dataAI in healthcareHCA Healthcare
Sentiment note
HCA Healthcare is mentioned as an initial partner for OpenAI's healthcare products, positioning the company to benefit from advanced AI-powered healthcare solutions and potentially improving operational efficiency.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Darsana Capital Opens New $189 Million Wingstop Position: Is the Stock a Buy?
Darsana Capital initiated a new $189 million stake in Wingstop, purchasing 750,000 shares representing 4.45% of their portfolio. Despite recent same-store sales declines, the investment suggests potential long-term growth in the restaurant chain.
Consistent revenue growth but more expensive valuation compared to Tenet, with lower EBITDA margins and growth rates
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Abdiel Capital Liquidates Massive $113 Million Floor & Decor Stake: Should Investors Follow Suit?
Abdiel Capital fully exited its position in Floor & Decor Holdings, selling 1,482,936 shares worth $112.64 million, reducing its assets under management and potentially signaling concerns about the company's performance and housing market conditions.
HCA Healthcare reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with revenues of $19.16 billion (9.6% YoY increase) and adjusted earnings of $6.96. The hospital operator saw growth in patient admissions, surgeries, and raised its fiscal year 2025 guidance.
Exceeded analyst expectations, increased revenues, raised fiscal year guidance, reported growth in patient admissions and surgeries, and saw stock trading at a 52-week high
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Prosper Junior Bakiny
2 Outstanding Healthcare Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Decade
Two healthcare companies, HCA Healthcare and TransMedics Group, show promising long-term potential due to their innovative strategies, market positioning, and ability to adapt to industry changes.
Consistently increasing market share, strong financial performance, extensive facility network, and high barriers to entry in the healthcare industry
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