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HCA Healthcare (HCA)

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$397.23 USD

397.23
878,992

-6.20 (-1.54%)

Updated Sep 17, 2024 03:42 PM ET

After-Market: $397.50 +0.27 (0.07%) 4:06 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.68%
2Buy17.55%
3Hold9.21%
4Sell4.93%
5Strong Sell2.36%
S&P50010.96%

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1-Strong Buy of 5 1        

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value B Growth F Momentum B VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 1% (3 out of 251)

Industry: Medical - Hospital

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Zacks News

Is a Surprise Coming for HCA Healthcare (HCA) This Earnings Season?

HCA Healthcare (HCA) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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5 Growth Stocks to Buy That Are Poised to Beat on Earnings

We have narrowed our search to five growth stocks that are poised to beat on earnings results next week. These are: PH, CMG, ETN, HCA, LII.

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

The latest trading day saw HCA Healthcare (HCA) settling at $283.43, representing a -0.91% change from its previous close.

Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

HCA (HCA) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for HCA (HCA), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended December 2023.

Can Higher Costs Affect HCA Healthcare's (HCA) Q4 Earnings?

HCA Healthcare's (HCA) fourth-quarter results are likely to reflect increased admissions and a lower average length of stay.

Is HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Brokers Suggest Investing in HCA (HCA): Read This Before Placing a Bet

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in HCA (HCA). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know

The latest trading day saw HCA Healthcare (HCA) settling at $287.77, representing a +1.04% change from its previous close.

Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Strong Value Stock

Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Zacks.com users have recently been watching HCA (HCA) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

New to Investing? This 1 Medical Stock Could Be the Perfect Starting Point

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Here's Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) Fell More Than Broader Market

HCA Healthcare (HCA) concluded the recent trading session at $279.33, signifying a -0.77% move from its prior day's close.

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors

In the latest trading session, HCA Healthcare (HCA) closed at $275.32, marking a +1.71% move from the previous day.

Reasons to Retain HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock in Your Portfolio

HCA Healthcare's (HCA) improving top line, acquisition initiatives and a robust growth outlook poise the company well for growth.

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

In the most recent trading session, HCA Healthcare (HCA) closed at $269.18, indicating a +0.75% shift from the previous trading day.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

HCA (HCA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About HCA (HCA): Should You Buy?

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for HCA (HCA) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights HCA Healthcare, Universal Health Services, Tenet Healthcare, Acadia Healthcare Company and Community Health Systems

HCA Healthcare, Universal Health Services, Tenet Healthcare, Acadia Healthcare Company and Community Health Systems are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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5 Hospital Stocks to Watch Amid Promising Industry Trends

Rising patient volumes and technological advancements for the Zacks Medical-Hospital industry players are major positives. HCA, UHS, THC, ACHC and CYH are poised to gain from improving operating efficiency.

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know

HCA Healthcare (HCA) closed the most recent trading day at $262.02, moving +1.74% from the previous trading session.

HCA Healthcare's (HCA) Houston Affiliate Acquires 11 EDs

The deal helps HCA Healthcare (HCA) boost its freestanding EDs in the Houston region to 26, supplementing its existing hospital-based emergency rooms.

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

HCA Healthcare (HCA) concluded the recent trading session at $257.14, signifying a +1.89% move from its prior day's close.

Investors Heavily Search HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA): Here is What You Need to Know

HCA (HCA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Wall Street Analysts Think HCA (HCA) Is a Good Investment: Is It?

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for HCA (HCA) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?