J.P. Morgan analyst Benjamin Rossi has maintained their neutral stance on HCA stock, giving a Hold rating today.
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Benjamin Rossi has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting HCA Healthcare’s outlook. Despite a positive earnings report with an increase in adjusted EBITDA guidance, there are concerns about a decrease in volume expectations for 2025, which could affect future performance. The company has also faced underperformance in certain markets and uncertainty regarding policy changes affecting Medicaid and ACA exchanges.
Furthermore, while HCA’s internal resiliency program is expected to mitigate some of these impacts, the lack of detailed information until the fourth quarter adds to the uncertainty. The management’s cautious approach to providing specifics, coupled with potential headline risks related to policy changes, suggests a cautious stance. Overall, these mixed signals contribute to the Hold rating, as investors await more clarity on the company’s strategic responses and the broader policy environment.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 59 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of HCA in relation to earlier this year.