HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA Quick QuoteHCA - Free Report) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent uptrend for the company—as the stock is now up 13.5% in the past one-month time frame.

The move came after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2019 results.

The company has seen no changes when it comes to estimate revision over the past few weeks, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has also remained unchanged. The recent price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.

HCA Healthcare currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Price

Investors interested in the Medical – Hospital industry may consider Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC Quick QuoteTHC - Free Report) , which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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