HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
HCA Stock Forecast
HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock forecast, based on 46 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $504.73, with a high of $635.00 and a low of $413.00. This represents a 30.44% increase from the last price of $386.94.
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
HCA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | HCA Healthcare | 30.44% |
| Sector | Healthcare Stocks | 15.45% |
| Industry | Medical Care Facilities Stocks | 22.24% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 10 | 44 |
| Avg Price Target | $413.00 | $491.20 | $499.55 |
| Last Closing Price | $386.94 | $386.94 | $386.94 |
| Upside/Downside | 6.73% | 26.94% | 29.10% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun, 26 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 1 | - | 25 |
| May, 26 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 1 | - | 25 |
| Apr, 26 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 1 | - | 25 |
| Mar, 26 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Feb, 26 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 04, 2026 | Truist Financial | $413.00 | $367.69 | 12.32% | 6.73% | |
| Jun 04, 2026 | Bernstein | $413.00 | $363.23 | 13.70% | 6.73% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Stephens | $530.00 | $444.76 | 19.17% | 36.97% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Truist Financial | $535.00 | $432.46 | 23.71% | 38.26% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Oppenheimer | $520.00 | $432.46 | 20.24% | 34.39% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | $534.00 | $432.46 | 23.48% | 38.01% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Wells Fargo | $436.00 | $432.46 | 0.82% | 12.68% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | KeyBanc | $510.00 | $432.46 | 17.93% | 31.80% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Barclays | $496.00 | $432.46 | 14.69% | 28.19% | |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Jefferies | $525.00 | $432.46 | 21.40% | 35.68% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jun 04, 2026 | Bernstein | Market Perform | Market Perform | hold |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Feb 23, 2026 | UBS | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jan 28, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Bernstein | Market Perform | Market Perform | hold |
| Jan 28, 2026 | UBS | Buy | Buy | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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% | - | - |