HCA Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
9.76%
Last Quarter
$6.96
Past Year
$28.38
Growth Past 5yrs
20.99%
Next Quarter
$7.17
Estimate Next Year
$7.41
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$635.00
33.75% Upside
Mean Price Target
$486.06
2.38% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$370.00
-22.06% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Mar 10, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
HCA Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, HCA (NYSE: HCA) reported an actual EPS of $6.96 for the quarter ending on Oct 24, 2025, compared to an estimated $5.72, resulting in a 21.68% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 25, 2025), HCA recorded an actual EPS of $6.84 with a 8.74% surprise. See HCA's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
HCA has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 24, 2025 showing a 21.68% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 25, 2025 recorded a 8.74% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | 6.96 | 5.72 | +21.68% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 6.84 | 6.29 | +8.74% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 6.45 | 5.75 | +12.17% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 6.22 | 6.13 | +1.47% |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 4.9 | 4.96 | -1.21% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 5.5 | 4.93 | +11.56% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HCA stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given HCA stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 47 analysts have given their ratings
to HCA out of which
19 analysts have given strong buy call,
15 analysts have given buy call,
12 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$486.06 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 2.38% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for HCA highest price target?
Analysts suggest HCA's stock price would rise to a high of $635.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for HCA over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the HCA stock price could move to $370.00.
What is the average target price for HCA?
HCA stock has an average analyst estimate of $486.06.
At its current price, how far is HCA from its average target price?
HCA shares are currently trading 2.38% above this price target.
What were HCA’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $6.96 versus consensus estimates of $5.72, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $4.90.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
HCA's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $7.17 and $7.41 for the whole year.
What has HCA's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 9.76% EPS growth for HCA in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 20.99% in the past five years.