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HCA today

$500.66-$5.38 (-1.06%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourLeaning Bearish

1 hourBearish

15 minBearish

5 minConsolidating

Daily trend turns down below $439.83

Key levels

Resistance$556.52

Resistance$521.48

Support$488.00

Support$465.31

Latest news & SEC filings

NewsHCA Healthcare says its in-house radiology AI is lifting productivity

AnalystMizuho raises HCA Healthcare price target to $570 from $495

NewsHCA Healthcare executive sells company stock in insider transaction

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About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare operates general acute care hospitals, behavioral hospitals, and rehabilitation hospitals, along with freestanding ambulatory surgery and endoscopy centers. Its hospitals offer medical and surgical services including internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and obstetrics, plus diagnostic and emergency care. Patients include Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, managed care and private insurance enrollees, and uninsured individuals. Facilities are located across 19 U.S. states and in England.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 10, 2026.

NYSE · Healthcare

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)

$500.66-5.38 (-1.06%)
HOLDGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
443.5460.3477.1493.9500.66Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High512.18
Low499.49
Open509.38
Volume794K
Avg Vol1.26M
VWAP504.21
30d High510.70
30d Low426.69
30d Chg+17.34%

What Is the Price Target for HCA?

SEPT Low Target

$380.00

SEPT Mid Target

$485.00

SEPT High Target

$579.00

Analyst Consensus

$485.00

Current: $506.04Upside: -4.2%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is HCA a Buy or Sell Right Now?

56
Investability Score
HOLD12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Oct 27▲ UpEarningsGuidance6 articles
HCA Healthcare reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings and revenue that both topped analyst estimates, and management raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $29.60–$30.50 with sales now seen at $78.250B–$79.500B. Despite the bullish results and outlook, the stock fell sharply, closing at $449.96, down 6.26% from the open of $480.00, with a wide range between $488.00 and $439.83 on volume of about 2.86 million shares. The company also announced a regular dividend payout, though no amount or dates were provided, and filed a Form 8-K covering a major event. The negative price reaction contrasts with the positive earnings and guidance news, suggesting the market may have already priced in strong results or reacted to other factors not detailed in the headlines.
Critical news
Oct 27HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 7.1% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.
  • •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 2 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment stable.

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Is HCA Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$560.40

20

Moat Score

NONE

6/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with HCA?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 9 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

5 buys / 4 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Rossitto EricaofficerSale3,500$1.8MNov 10, 2026
Foster Jon MofficerSale890$444KNov 6, 2026
Foster Jon MofficerSale1,684$839KNov 6, 2026
Foster Jon MofficerSale1,066$530KNov 6, 2026
Foster Jon MofficerSale2,692$1.3MNov 6, 2026
Foster Jon MofficerSale7,595$3.8MNov 6, 2026
Foster Jon MofficerSale6,302$3.1MNov 6, 2026
Foster Jon MofficerSale1,484$730KNov 6, 2026
Rossitto EricaofficerBuy8,080$662KNov 6, 2026
Rossitto EricaofficerBuy5,040$510KNov 6, 2026

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HCA Growth Story

Revenue YoY

7.1%

3yr Revenue CAGR

7.9%

EPS Growth YoY

28.77%

FCF Growth YoY

36.4%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:58:55$500.663,930$$2.0MSELL
21:23:33$500.661,105$$553KSELL
21:00:49$500.661,020$$511KSELL
21:00:49$500.661,521$$762KSELL
21:00:49$500.661,020$$511KSELL

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
CALL$240Jan 1564$$54.5K2REGULAR
CALL$160Dec 1836$$175.9K5REGULAR
CALL$155Dec 1836$$71.3K2SWEEP
CALL$160Dec 1836$$140.7K4REGULAR
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HCA — frequently asked questions

What is HCA stock price today?

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) is at $500.66, down 1.06% (-$5.38) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is HCA stock moving today?

Latest HCA news — Nov 11, 2026: HCA Healthcare says its in-house radiology AI is lifting productivity · Nov 11, 2026: Mizuho raises HCA Healthcare price target to $570 from $495

Why did HCA stock move on Oct 27, 2026?

HCA Healthcare reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings and revenue that both topped analyst estimates, and management raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $29.60–$30.50 with sales now seen at $78.250B–$79.500B. Despite the bullish results and outlook, the stock fell sharply, closing at $449.96, down 6.26% from the open of $480.00, with a wide range between $488.00 and $439.83 on volume of about 2.86 million shares.

What is the HCA price target?

The average analyst price target for HCA is $485.00, ranging from $380 to $579, based on 17 analysts. Latest: Bernstein raises on Nov 4, 2026.

What do analysts rate HCA?

Analyst ratings for HCA: 0 Buy, 37 Hold, 2 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did HCA beat earnings?

HCA last reported on Oct 27, 2026: EPS $7.27 vs $6.65 expected — a beat of 9.3%.

What is HCA's P/E ratio?

HCA trades at a P/E of 16.7 vs a Healthcare average of 17.2.

Does HCA pay a dividend?

Yes. HCA's dividend yield is 0.63%.

How much debt does HCA have?

HCA Healthcare, Inc. reported $44.8B of debt and $908M of cash (Sep 30, 2026).

What are HCA support and resistance levels?

Support: $488.00, $465.31, $439.83. Resistance: $521.48, $556.52.

What are insiders doing with HCA?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 9 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on HCA?

Nov 11, 2026: HCA Healthcare says its in-house radiology AI is lifting productivity · Nov 11, 2026: Mizuho raises HCA Healthcare price target to $570 from $495 · Nov 10, 2026: HCA Healthcare executive sells company stock in insider transaction