HCA stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering HCA Healthcare, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $454.57 — +9.6% versus the last price of $414.59. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
HCA historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in HCA.
HCA annual returns by year
Congress trading in HCA
10 members of Congress have disclosed trading HCA — 11 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $144,000. Most recent disclosure: Jun 17, 2026.
See who in Congress traded HCA →About HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services in the United States. The company owns, manages, and operates hospitals, ASCs, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, as well as rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, physician practices, home health agencies, hospices, outpatient physical therapy providers, home and community-based services providers, and various other facilities. Its general and acute care hospitals offer medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic services, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. The company was formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc. HCA Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
HCA Key Statistics
HCA in plain English
- P/E ratio (13.9) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of HCA's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- Profit margin (8.77%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.75%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
HCA stock: frequently asked questions
What is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s stock price today?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) last traded at $414.59 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $353.99 and $556.52.
Is HCA stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on HCA is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $454.57 — about +9.6% versus the current price of $414.59. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in HCA 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in HCA Healthcare, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $5,924 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 492%, or 19.5% per year.
Does HCA pay a dividend?
Yes. HCA Healthcare, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.75% per year at today's share price.
What is HCA's P/E ratio?
HCA trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.9, and 12.9 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade HCA stock?
Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in HCA under the STOCK Act, totaling 11 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $144,000.
What is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol HCA on the NYSE.
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