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HCA Company Profile and Key Details

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HCA Healthcare

$471.84
-2.91-0.61%
Open: 4:00 PM
58.15
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Stock Price Today

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) stock declined over -0.61%, trading at $471.84 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $474.75. The stock opened at $470.54, fluctuating between $459.22 and $475.66 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

474.75
Prev. Close
105.51B
Market Cap
459.22
Day Low
16.67
P/E Ratio
28.31
EPS (TTM)
17.65
Cash Flow per Share
470.54
Open
223.62M
Number of Shares
475.655
Day High
69.03%
Free Float in %
-6.68
Book Value
766.3K
Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Apr 02, 2026470.54475.77459.22471.84902.78K
Apr 01, 2026473.10477.89470.08474.75692.71K
Mar 31, 2026472.03474.02461.88473.24981.65K
Mar 30, 2026475.28476.75467.29467.83844.02K
Mar 27, 2026480.04481.44468.70471.85793.7K
Mar 25, 2026484.14488.64477.97484.02922.27K
Mar 24, 2026490.00493.23474.77485.721.36M
Mar 23, 2026500.30502.12493.60494.581.27M
Mar 20, 2026500.10501.84490.58493.881.9M
Mar 19, 2026502.00506.51495.31499.681.17M
Mar 18, 2026510.00513.98498.76502.05971.95K
Mar 17, 2026525.19529.80500.20509.871.51M
Mar 16, 2026537.38537.38524.87525.19852.12K
Mar 13, 2026534.71541.78532.77532.97926.14K
Mar 12, 2026538.00556.52531.42532.581.51M
Mar 11, 2026535.78540.11532.48537.28996.99K
Mar 10, 2026543.89544.97530.00537.64851.74K
Mar 09, 2026530.92546.05526.05545.131.46M
Mar 06, 2026530.97533.72522.49532.81753.12K
Mar 03, 2026527.20542.32524.10541.80797.08K

Contact Details

Nashville, TN 37203

United States

https://www.hcahealthcare.com615 344 9551

About Company

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services company in the United States. The company operates general and acute care hospitals that offers medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. It also operates outpatient health care facilities consisting of freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, physician practices, and various other facilities. In addition, the company operates psychiatric hospitals, which provide therapeutic programs comprising child, adolescent and adult psychiatric care, adolescent and adult alcohol, drug abuse treatment, and counseling services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 182 hospitals, including 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals; 125 freestanding surgery centers; and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers in 20 states and England. The company was formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc. HCA Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Company Information

Employees320000
Beta1.34
Sales or Revenue$70.60B
5Y Sales Change%0.752%
Fiscal Year EndsDecember
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Care Facilities

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 1.7%, SMA50 6.94%, SMA200 21.92%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 56.09 (neutral), while the ATR of 14.36 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -4.89% below its high and over 78.26% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 842.97 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 1.13 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

HCA Healthcare, Inc. generated EPS of $28.38 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 20.99%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 9.76% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $6.96. The next quarter is forecast at $7.17. Next year's EPS is expected at $7.41. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 19 Strong Buy ratings, 15 Buy ratings, 12 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 1 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $635.00 to $370.00. The high target offers 34.58% upside. The low target suggests -21.58% downside. The mean target is $486.06. This offers 3.01% upside. HCA Healthcare, Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended October 24, 2025, missed forecasts by 21.68%. The prior quarter beat by 8.74%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 11.56% in July 23, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 233.99 million shares outstanding. The public float is 161.52 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.49% of float. This equals 4.06 million shares. The short ratio is 2.6 days. Institutional investors hold 91.3% of the float. Insiders own 30.81%. FRIST THOMAS F JR holds 471.38 thousand shares, Hall Charles J has 199.88 thousand shares and Elcan Patricia F has 89.34 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 15.22 thousand shares across 6 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, HCA Healthcare generated $70.60B in revenue, or $269.68 per share. Gross margin was 100.00%, operating margin 5.59%, and net profit margin 0.03%. Returns are negative, with ROA at 0.04% and ROE at -1.24%.
On valuation metrics, HCA Healthcare trades at a P/E of 16.05, P/S of 1.40 and P/B of -18.06. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.83 and quick ratio of 0.73. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 26.77 and cash conversion cycle is 27.65 days. Debt-to-equity is -8.33, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.25.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, HCA Healthcare posted revenue of $70.60B, down slightly from $64.97B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $70.60B (margin 100.00%). Operating income was $3.95B (margin 5.6%). Net income was$21.96M (EPS $0.08).
The company ended the quarter with $1.02B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $41.86B, and net debt of $40.92B. Total assets were $56.21B, with equity of $1.06B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $9.43B, free cash flow of $4.69B, and capital expenditures of - $4.74B.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) stock price?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) stock price is $471.84 in the last trading session. During the trading session, HCA stock reached the peak price of $475.66 while $459.22 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in HCA stock occurred in the recent session was -0.61% while the dollar amount for the price change in HCA stock was - $2.91.
HCA's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed HCA is part of Medical - Care Facilities industry that operates in the broader Healthcare sector. HCA Healthcare, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of HCA?
Dr. Michael S. Cuffe M.B.A., M.D.
Executive Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer
Mr. P. Martin Paslick
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Charles J. Hall
Pres of National Group
Mr. Frank George Morgan C.F.A.
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Michael R. McAlevey
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Dr. Thomas F. Frist Jr.
Founder & Chairman Emeritus
Mr. William B. Rutherford
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Samuel N. Hazen
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Kathleen M. Whalen J.D.
Senior Vice President and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
Ms. Deborah M. Reiner
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Mr. Jon Mack Foster
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Jennifer L. Berres
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
How HCA did perform over past 52-week?
HCA's closing price is 50.06% higher than its 52-week low of $314.43 where as its distance from 52-week high of $556.52 is -15.22%.
How many employees does HCA have?
Number of HCA employees currently stands at 320,000.
Link for HCA official website?
Official Website of HCA is: https://www.hcahealthcare.com
How do I contact HCA?
HCA could be contacted at phone 615 344 9551 and can also be accessed through its website. HCA operates from One Park Plaza, Nashville, TN 37203, United States.
How many shares of HCA are traded daily?
HCA stock volume for the day was 766.3K shares. The average number of HCA shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.13M.
What is the market cap of HCA currently?
The market value of HCA currently stands at $105.51B with its latest stock price at $471.84 and 223.62M of its shares outstanding.
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