HCA

$493.88-5.77 (-1.15%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates hospitals and related healthcare entities in the United States.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$493.88
Potential Downside
110.4%
Whystock Fair Value$-51.43
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Fundamentals

SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical Care Facilities

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates hospitals and related healthcare entities in the United States. It operates general and acute care hospitals that offers medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intens...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$110.44B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
17.42
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.34
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-99.07%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.86

Recent News

Insider Monkey
Mar 20, 2026

Jim Cramer on HCA Healthcare: “I Want You to Buy It Only in Big Clumps”

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) is one of the stocks mentioned during the show, as we cover everything Jim Cramer said about the market. Inquiring about the stock, a caller pointed out that the company is the “largest hospital operator,” benefits from an aging population, and has accelerating EPS. Cramer replied: We have liked HCA for […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Motley Fool
Mar 17, 2026

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BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Investor's Business Daily
Mar 13, 2026

HCA Stock: How Probing Positions Help Patient Investors In Sideways Market

As individual investors, we have the option to go entirely in cash if we so desire. Institutional investors — think big mutual funds — don't have that luxury. As a hospital stock, HCA Healthcare fits the bill.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 13, 2026

HCA Healthcare (HCA): 3 Reasons We Love This Stock

Since March 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 70.6%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, HCA Healthcare has surged 178% to $533.14 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 32.2% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 29.9%.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 13, 2026

How The HCA Healthcare (HCA) Narrative Is Shifting Around AI, Medicaid Support And Valuation

HCA Healthcare’s modeled fair value has been nudged higher from about US$541.52 to about US$543.05, signaling only a very modest adjustment to the price target range. Behind that small move, recent analyst commentary has focused on potential earnings support from Georgia’s Medicaid SDP approval and ongoing AI and efficiency efforts, while also flagging reimbursement and legislative risks that could limit how far targets stretch. As you read on, you will see how these moving pieces shape the...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.