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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts lean bullish — 74% recommend buying.

Consensus Rating
Buy
27 analysts·High coverage
74%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
00%
Buy
2074%
Hold
622%
Sell
14%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Price Target Expectations

Analysts see modest upside — consensus target 7% higher.

Bear Case
$425.00
-13%
Consensus
$523.92
+7%
Bull Case
$635.00
+30%
Price Range27 analysts
Low
Consensus
High
$425.00
$635.00
Current Target
Current Price
$488.00
Upside to Target
$35.92

Price targets are 12-month forecasts. Actual results depend on earnings, market conditions, and sector trends.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Forward Growth Estimates (YoY)
FY2027
Rev+4.81%
EPS+10.01%
FY2028
Rev+5.50%
EPS+12.03%
FY2029
Rev+6.63%
EPS+14.13%

Earnings Surprises

Recent Analyst Actions

Feb 23, 2026UBS
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $635 from $598 at UBS
Target:$635.00
+19.3%from $532.30
Feb 9, 2026Bernstein
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $541 from $503 at Bernstein
Target:$541.00
+7.8%from $501.69
Feb 2, 2026Mizuho Securities
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $540 from $520 at Mizuho
Target:$540.00
+10.6%from $488.27
Jan 30, 2026Wells Fargo
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $481 from $452 at Wells Fargo
Target:$481.00
-0.3%from $482.53
Jan 28, 2026RBC Capital
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $555 from $525 at RBC Capital
Target:$555.00
+14.9%from $483.16
Jan 28, 2026KeyBanc
Bernstein Reiterates Market Perform Rating on HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA)
Target:$503.00
+4.0%from $483.76
Jan 28, 2026UBS
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $598 from $525 at UBS
Target:$598.00
+22.7%from $487.53
Jan 28, 2026Oppenheimer
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $540 from $500 at Oppenheimer
Target:$540.00
+6.8%from $505.84
Jan 28, 2026UBS
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $588 from $525 at Cantor Fitzgerald
Target:$588.00
+16.2%from $505.84
Jan 28, 2026KeyBanc
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $550 from $500 at KeyBanc
Target:$550.00
+8.7%from $505.84
Jan 28, 2026Barclays
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $551 from $494 at Barclays
Target:$551.00
+8.9%from $505.84
Jan 22, 2026KeyBanc
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $500 from $475 at KeyBanc
Target:$500.00
+7.4%from $465.44
Jan 7, 2026Wells Fargo
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $452 from $431 at Wells Fargo
Target:$452.00
-6.5%from $483.60
Jan 6, 2026Bernstein
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $503 from $486 at Bernstein
Target:$503.00
+4.9%from $479.53
Dec 18, 2025Mizuho Securities
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $520 from $505 at Mizuho
Target:$520.00
+10.2%from $471.85
Oct 27, 2025Truist Financial
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $495 from $460 at Truist
Target:$495.00
+10.7%from $447.04
Oct 27, 2025Stephens
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $500 from $450 at Stephens
Target:$500.00
+11.8%from $447.04
Oct 27, 2025RBC Capital
HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA) PT Raised to $482 at RBC Capital Amid Strong Demand
Target:$482.00
+7.8%from $447.04
Oct 27, 2025Barclays
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $494 from $445 at Barclays
Target:$494.00
+8.6%from $454.85
Oct 27, 2025UBS
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $525 from $495 at UBS
Target:$525.00
+15.4%from $454.85
Oct 27, 2025Morgan Stanley
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $425 from $400 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$425.00
-6.0%from $452.07
Oct 27, 2025Goldman Sachs
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $520 from $470 at Goldman Sachs
Target:$520.00
+15.0%from $452.23
Oct 27, 2025Raymond James
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $525 from $444 at Cantor Fitzgerald
Target:$525.00
+15.5%from $454.58
Oct 27, 2025Oppenheimer
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $500 from $400 at Oppenheimer
Target:$500.00
+10.1%from $454.03
Oct 27, 2025Mizuho Securities
HCA Healthcare price target raised to $505 from $475 at Mizuho
Target:$505.00
+11.3%from $453.93

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