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HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States... Show more

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Why Is HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock Down -0.05% Today?

Key Takeaways

  • HCA Healthcare shares closed down 0.05% on the most recent completed trading session.
  • The modest decline occurred amid broader pressure on healthcare stocks and lingering effects from first-quarter results.
  • Patient volumes and adjusted EBITDA metrics from the April earnings release continued to weigh on sentiment.
  • Trading volume remained near average levels with no major sector-wide divergence.
  • Investors are monitoring upcoming economic data and potential updates on payer mix and admissions trends.

Opening Summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) operates one of the largest networks of hospitals and healthcare facilities in the United States. On the most recent completed trading session, the stock closed at 422.79, down from the prior session close of 423.00, representing a decline of 0.05%. Markets attributed the slight pullback to ongoing caution surrounding healthcare sector dynamics following the company’s first-quarter earnings report earlier in the year.

Broader Sector and Post-Earnings Sentiment

Healthcare equities have faced headwinds in recent weeks due to concerns over patient volumes and reimbursement pressures. HCA’s first-quarter results showed revenue growth but highlighted softer-than-expected admissions trends and a challenging payer mix. Although the immediate post-earnings reaction has passed, residual caution among investors contributed to the subdued performance on the latest session.

Market Context and Trading Activity

Volume on the session aligned closely with the stock’s average daily levels, indicating limited panic selling or aggressive accumulation. The move occurred while broader market indices traded relatively flat, and healthcare sector peers showed mixed results. No major technical support or resistance levels were decisively broken, keeping price action contained within the recent trading range established after the April earnings release.

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What Comes Next for HCA

Investors will focus on upcoming economic indicators, including labor market data and inflation readings, which could influence healthcare spending and reimbursement outlooks. HCA’s next quarterly update is anticipated later in the year, and analysts will watch for any improvement in same-facility admissions and adjusted EBITDA margins. Risks remain around payer negotiations and potential regulatory changes affecting hospital operators.

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Jul 02, 2026

HCA in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on July 02, 2026

HCA moved above its 50-day moving average on July 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 36 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where HCA's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 31 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 02, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on HCA as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for HCA just turned positive on June 09, 2026. Looking at past instances where HCA's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HCA advanced for three days, in of 349 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where HCA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

HCA broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for HCA entered a downward trend on June 17, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (224.388). P/E Ratio (12.986) is within average values for comparable stocks, (120.791). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.137) is also within normal values, averaging (2.439). Dividend Yield (0.008) settles around the average of (0.015) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.154) is also within normal values, averaging (2.533).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 90, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. HCA’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

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HCA paid dividends on June 30, 2026

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А dividend of $0.78 per share was paid with a record date of June 30, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of June 16, 2026. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are DaVita (NYSE:DVA), Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH), WW International Inc (NASDAQ:WW).

Industry description

Hospital/Nursing Management companies own and operate health care facilities. Their operations include nursing homes, acute care facilities, retirement centers and outpatient surgery centers. HCA Healthcare Inc., Alcon Inc. and Universal Health Services, Inc. are some major companies in this industry. Technology has been at the forefront of development of advanced solutions, including quicker diagnoses of complex conditions. Investments in new diagnostics, healthcare IoT, and other healthcare technologies continue to gather momentum in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Hospital/Nursing Management Industry is 4.66B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 48.5K to 91.07B. HCA holds the highest valuation in this group at 91.07B. The lowest valued company is BYZN at 48.5K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Hospital/Nursing Management Industry was 4%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 12%, and the average quarterly price growth was 38%. CYH experienced the highest price growth at 22%, while CCEL experienced the biggest fall at -13%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Hospital/Nursing Management Industry was 178%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 223% and the average quarterly volume growth was 360%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 48
P/E Growth Rating: 51
Price Growth Rating: 47
SMR Rating: 67
Profit Risk Rating: 90
Seasonality Score: 3 (-100 ... +100)
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a provider of health care services

Industry HospitalNursingManagement

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Hospital Or Nursing Management
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One Park Plaza
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+1 615 344-9551
Employees
310000
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https://www.hcahealthcare.com
Why Is HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock Down -0.05% Today?