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HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HCA Stock Forecast

HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock forecast, based on 46 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $483.33, with a high of $525.00 and a low of $412.00. This represents a 3.62% increase from the last price of $466.46.

$250 $310 $370 $430 $490 $550 High: $525 Avg: $483.33 Low: $412 Last Closed Price: $466.46

HCA Stock Rating

HCA Healthcare stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 30 Buy (65.22%), 15 Hold (32.61%), 1 Sell (2.17%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 46 1 15 30 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HCA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHCA Healthcare3.62%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryMedical Care Facilities Stocks12.74%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts171822
Avg Price Target$480.29$478.33$463.95
Last Closing Price$466.46$466.46$466.46
Upside/Downside2.96%2.54%-0.54%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2521210-125
Sep, 2521210-125
Aug, 2521211--25
Jul, 252139-125
Jun, 252139-125
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 27, 2025Truist Financial$495.00$447.0410.73%6.12%
Oct 27, 2025Raj KumarStephens$500.00$447.0411.85%7.19%
Oct 27, 2025Ben HendrixRBC Capital$482.00$447.047.82%3.33%
Oct 27, 2025Barclays$494.00$454.858.61%5.90%
Oct 27, 2025UBS$525.00$454.8515.42%12.55%
Oct 27, 2025Morgan Stanley$425.00$452.07-5.99%-8.89%
Oct 27, 2025Scott FidelGoldman Sachs$520.00$452.2314.99%11.48%
Oct 27, 2025Sarah JamesRaymond James$525.00$454.5815.49%12.55%
Oct 27, 2025Oppenheimer$500.00$454.0310.12%7.19%
Oct 27, 2025Mizuho Securities$505.00$453.9311.25%8.26%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 28, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 27, 2025StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 27, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 27, 2025Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Oct 27, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 27, 2025Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Oct 27, 2025Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 27, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 27, 2025BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 14, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $7 $14 $21 $28 $35 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$11.10$21.51$19.44$19.24$0.08---
Avg Forecast$11.07$17.85$17.01$18.20$21.94$24.84$27.96$31.30
High Forecast$11.27$18.16$17.35$18.50$22.15$25.34$29.09$32.50
Low Forecast$10.95$17.65$16.82$18.04$21.82$24.06$27.03$30.19
Surprise %0.27%20.50%14.29%5.71%-99.64%---

Revenue Forecast

$50B $57B $64B $71B $78B $85B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$51.53B$58.75B$60.23B$64.97B$70.60B---
Avg Forecast$51.22B$59.02B$60.35B$64.15B$70.57B$74.57B$78.43B$82.55B
High Forecast$51.92B$59.82B$61.26B$64.42B$70.75B$75.20B$79.95B$82.68B
Low Forecast$50.80B$58.53B$59.82B$63.95B$70.43B$73.83B$77.42B$82.43B
Surprise %0.61%-0.46%-0.19%1.27%0.05%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $4B $8B $12B $16B $20B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$3.75B$6.96B$5.64B$5.24B$21.96M---
Avg Forecast$12.64B$5.84B$6.56B$5.24B$5.76B$6.47B$7.35B$8.21B
High Forecast$15.17B$7.01B$7.87B$6.29B$5.80B$6.63B$7.61B$8.51B
Low Forecast$10.11B$4.68B$5.25B$4.19B$5.71B$6.30B$7.08B$7.90B
Surprise %-70.30%19.01%-14.00%--99.62%---

HCA Forecast FAQ

Is HCA Healthcare stock a buy?

HCA Healthcare stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 30 Buy, 15 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that HCA Healthcare is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is HCA Healthcare's price target?

HCA Healthcare's price target, set by 46 Wall Street analysts, averages $483.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $412 at the low end to $525 at the high end, suggesting a potential 3.62% change from the previous closing price of $466.46.

How does HCA Healthcare stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

HCA Healthcare's stock forecast shows a 3.62% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and underperforming the medical care facilities stocks industry (12.74%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for HCA Healthcare over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 8.00% Strong Buy, 48.00% Buy, 40.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 8.00% Strong Buy, 48.00% Buy, 40.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 8.00% Strong Buy, 48.00% Buy, 44.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is HCA Healthcare’s EPS forecast?

HCA Healthcare's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $24.84, marking a 30950.00% increase from the reported $0.08 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $27.96 in 2026, and $31.3 in 2027.

What is HCA Healthcare’s revenue forecast?

HCA Healthcare's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $74.57B, reflecting a 5.61% increase from the reported $70.6B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $78.43B, and $82.55B for 2027.

What is HCA Healthcare’s net income forecast?

HCA Healthcare's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $6.47B, representing an 29342.21% increase from the reported $21.96M in 2024. Projections indicate $7.35B in 2026, and $8.21B in 2027.