These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On HCA Healthcare After Q1 Results

Benzinga
04/27

HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:HCA) posted in-line earnings for the first quarter on Friday.

The company released first-quarter 2026 revenues of $19.11 billion, representing a 4.3% year-over-year increase, almost in line with the consensus estimate of $19.10 billion. The hospital chain operator reported adjusted earnings of $7.15, up from $6.45 a year ago, in line with the consensus.

"The start of the year presented a dynamic environment for HCA Healthcare,” said Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare.

The company affirmed its 2026 earnings guidance of $29.10-$31.50 per share versus the consensus of $30.14, with sales of $76.5 billion-$80 billion compared to the consensus of $78.68. billion.

HCA Healthcare shares rose 2.2% to trade at $442.00 on Monday.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on HCA Healthcare following earnings announcement.

  • Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald maintained HCA Healthcare with a Buy and lowered the price target from $546 to $535.
  • Oppenheimer analyst Michael Wiederhorn maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $540 to $520.
  • Keybanc analyst Matthew Gillmor maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $550 to $510.
  • Stephens & Co. analyst Raj Kumar maintained HCA Healthcare with an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $560 to $530.

Considering buying HCA stock? Here’s what analysts think:

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