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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 $527.45, with a high of $635.00 and a low of $436.00. This represents a 21.20% increase from the last price of $435.19.

$250 $330 $410 $490 $570 $650 High: $635 Avg: $527.45 Low: $436 Last Closed Price: $435.19

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%), 14 Hold (30.43%), 2 Sell (4.35%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 46 0 2 14 30 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HCA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHCA Healthcare21.20%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryMedical Care Facilities Stocks24.48%

Price Target Trends

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Avg Price Target$510.75$524.56$499.55
Last Closing Price$435.19$435.19$435.19
Upside/Downside17.36%20.54%14.79%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
May, 2621391-25
Apr, 2621391-25
Mar, 2621381125
Feb, 2621381125
Jan, 2621381125
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 27, 2026Stephens$530.00$444.7619.17%21.79%
Apr 27, 2026Truist Financial$535.00$432.4623.71%22.93%
Apr 27, 2026Oppenheimer$520.00$432.4620.24%19.49%
Apr 27, 2026RBC Capital$534.00$432.4623.48%22.71%
Apr 27, 2026Wells Fargo$436.00$432.460.82%0.19%
Apr 27, 2026KeyBanc$510.00$432.4617.93%17.19%
Apr 27, 2026Barclays$496.00$432.4614.69%13.97%
Apr 24, 2026Jefferies$525.00$432.4621.40%20.64%
Feb 23, 2026UBS$635.00$532.3019.29%45.91%
Feb 09, 2026Bernstein$541.00$501.697.84%24.31%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 24, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Mar 10, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Mar 04, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 23, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 28, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 28, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jan 28, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jan 28, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 28, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 28, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$15 $19 $23 $27 $31 $35 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$21.51$19.44$19.24$22.27$28.62--
Avg Forecast$17.85$17.01$18.20$21.94$24.84$27.96$31.30
High Forecast$18.16$17.35$18.50$22.15$25.34$29.09$32.50
Low Forecast$17.65$16.82$18.04$21.82$24.06$27.03$30.19
Surprise %20.50%14.29%5.71%1.50%15.22%--

Revenue Forecast

$55B $61B $67B $73B $79B $85B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$58.75B$60.23B$64.97B$70.60B$75.60B--
Avg Forecast$59.02B$60.35B$64.15B$70.57B$74.57B$78.43B$82.55B
High Forecast$59.82B$61.26B$64.42B$70.75B$75.20B$79.95B$82.68B
Low Forecast$58.53B$59.82B$63.95B$70.43B$73.83B$77.42B$82.43B
Surprise %-0.46%-0.19%1.27%0.05%1.39%--

Net Income Forecast

$4B $5B $6B $7B $8B $9B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$6.96B$5.64B$5.24B$5.76B$6.78B--
Avg Forecast$5.84B$6.56B$5.24B$5.76B$6.47B$7.35B$8.21B
High Forecast$7.01B$7.87B$6.29B$5.80B$6.63B$7.61B$8.51B
Low Forecast$4.68B$5.25B$4.19B$5.71B$6.30B$7.08B$7.90B
Surprise %19.01%-14.00%--4.93%--

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, 14 Hold, 2 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 $527.45 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $436 at the low end to $635 at the high end, suggesting a potential 21.20% change from the previous closing price of $435.19.

How does HCA Healthcare stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

HCA Healthcare's stock forecast shows a 21.20% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and underperforming the medical care facilities stocks industry (24.48%).

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

  • May 2026: 8.00% Strong Buy, 52.00% Buy, 36.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 8.00% Strong Buy, 52.00% Buy, 36.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 8.00% Strong Buy, 52.00% Buy, 32.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.

What is HCA Healthcare’s EPS forecast?

HCA Healthcare's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $27.96, marking a -2.31% decrease from the reported $28.62 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are.

What is HCA Healthcare’s revenue forecast?

HCA Healthcare's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $78.43B, reflecting a 3.75% increase from the reported $75.6B in 2025. The forecast for.

What is HCA Healthcare’s net income forecast?

HCA Healthcare's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $7.35B, representing an 8.29% increase from the reported $6.78B in 2025. Projections indicate .