HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA
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- HCA Healthcare is well-positioned in the growing medical care facilities industry, benefiting from an increasing demand for healthcare services.
- Revenue increased by 6% from the prior quarter, reaching $20.2 billion in Q2 2026.
- Gross margin improved to 44.8%, up from 41.7% in the previous quarter.
- The high competition in the healthcare sector may pressure profit margins and pricing strategies.
- The trailing P/E ratio is 14.49, which may indicate limited growth potential compared to peers.
- The current ratio is 0.993, suggesting potential liquidity concerns.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $96.35B | Enterprise value | $150.20B | Trailing P/E | 14.92 | Forward P/E | 13.90 |
| PEG | 1.34 | Price / book | -14.60 | Beta | 1.11 | Dividend yield | 0.70% |
| Revenue growth | 8.7% | Earnings growth | 11.6% | Gross margin | 42.6% | Operating margin | 15.2% |
| Profit margin | 8.8% | ROE | — | ROA | 12.3% | Debt / equity | — |
| Current ratio | 0.99 | Free cash flow | $3.74B | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $459.27 |
| 52w high | $556.52 | 52w low | $353.99 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $20.2B | $19.1B | $19.5B | $19.2B | $18.6B | — |
| Op margin | 15.2% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 15.5% | 15.9% | — |
| Net income | $1.7B | $1.6B | $1.9B | $1.6B | $1.7B | — |
| Gross margin | 44.8% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 41.8% | 41.0% | — |
| Gross profit | $9.1B | $8.0B | $8.2B | $8.0B | $7.6B | — |
| Operating income | $3.1B | $2.9B | $3.2B | $3.0B | $3.0B | — |
- Revenue +6% vs prior quarter ($20.2B vs $19.1B).
- Gross margin 44.8% (was 41.7% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $75.6B | $70.6B | $65.0B | $60.2B | — |
| Op margin | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.8% | 15.0% | — |
| Net income | $6.8B | $5.8B | $5.2B | $5.6B | — |
| Gross margin | 41.5% | 40.6% | 39.4% | 38.5% | — |
| Gross profit | $31.4B | $28.7B | $25.6B | $23.2B | — |
| Operating income | $12.0B | $10.5B | $9.6B | $9.1B | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-07 · HCA Healthcare (HCA) Could Be 3% Undervalued As Breast Imaging Expansion Continues
2026-10-07 · RBC Raises Price Target on HCA Healthcare to $496 From $435, Keeps Outperform Rating
2026-10-06 · Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on HCA Healthcare to $500 From $450, Maintains Buy Rating
2026-10-06 · Knowtion Health Names Steven Huddleston Chief Executive Officer
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