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HCA Healthcare (HCA)
NYSE:HCA
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HCA Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
12 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
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HCA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$388.87
▼(-3.62% Downside)
| Highest Price Target$455.00 | Average Price Target$388.87 | Lowest Price Target$335.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
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Morgan Stanley
Reiterated
09/16/24
Bank of America Securities
Reiterated
09/11/24
Wells Fargo
Assigned
09/05/24
Jefferies
Reiterated
09/03/24
RBC Capital
Assigned
08/23/24
Truist Financial
Reiterated
08/19/24
J.P. Morgan
Reiterated
08/09/24
Argus Research
Reiterated
08/01/24
Oppenheimer
Assigned
07/24/24
Citi
Reiterated
07/24/24
Barclays
$376→$396
Buy
-1.85%
Downside
Reiterated
07/24/24
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) and Danaher (NYSE: DHR)
Mizuho Securities
$370→$385
Buy
-4.58%
Downside
Reiterated
07/23/24
Buy Rating Affirmed for HCA Healthcare Amid Robust Growth and Positive Outlook
Leerink Partners
$367→$396
Buy
-1.85%
Downside
Reiterated
07/23/24
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $396 from $367 at LeerinkHCA Healthcare price target raised to $396 from $367 at Leerink
Deutsche Bank
$375
Buy
-7.06%
Downside
Reiterated
07/23/24
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA), Oric Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ORIC) and GoodRx Holdings (NASDAQ: GDRX)
Goldman Sachs
$340
Hold
-15.73%
Downside
Reiterated
07/23/24
HCA Healthcare: Strong Q2 Performance Meets Expectations, Maintains Hold Rating
Best Analysts Covering HCA Healthcare
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1 Month
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Success Rate
23/33 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.29%
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3 Months
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Success Rate
29/37 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+8.35%
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1 Year
Success Rate
23/25 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+21.59%
reiterated a buy rating 10 months ago
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2 Years
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Success Rate
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Average Return
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The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
HCA Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
May 24
Jun 24
Jul 24
Aug 24
Sep 24
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
16
17
22
21
20
Hold
3
1
5
5
8
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
19
18
27
26
28
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
HCA Financial Forecast
HCA Stock Forecast FAQ
What is HCA’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, HCA Healthcare’s 12-month average price target is $388.87.
What is HCA’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Currently there's no upside potential for HCA, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is HCA a Buy, Sell or Hold?
HCA Healthcare has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 12 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is HCA Healthcare’s price target?
The average price target for HCA Healthcare is $388.87. This is based on 17 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $455.00 ,the lowest forecast is $335.00. The average price target represents -3.62% Decrease from the current price of $403.47.
The highest analyst price target is $455.00 ,the lowest forecast is $335.00. The average price target represents -3.62% Decrease from the current price of $403.47.
What do analysts say about HCA Healthcare?
HCA Healthcare’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 17 Wall Streets Analysts.
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