OP Asset Management Ltd Makes New $12.88 Million Investment in HCA Healthcare, Inc. $HCA

OP Asset Management Ltd acquired a new stake in HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm acquired 27,224 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,883,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in HCA. Palisade Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of HCA Healthcare during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC bought a new stake in HCA Healthcare during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in shares of HCA Healthcare in the fourth quarter worth $31,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in HCA Healthcare in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in HCA Healthcare during the 4th quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 62.73% of the company’s stock.

HCA Healthcare News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting HCA Healthcare this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HCA was highlighted as a top value stock for long-term investors, reinforcing the view that the shares may be attractive based on fundamentals and valuation. Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: TriStar, part of HCA, received a certificate of need to build a freestanding emergency room in Lebanon, which supports continued facility expansion and local growth. TriStar gains certificate of need to build freestanding ER in Lebanon
• Positive Sentiment: HCA Healthcare Foundation awarded $2.1 million in grants to 89 Middle Tennessee nonprofits, reinforcing community ties and brand goodwill in a core market. 89 Middle Tennessee nonprofits awarded $2.1M in grants by HCA Healthcare Foundation
• Neutral Sentiment: HCA sold 31 home health and hospice agencies, and DAI is acquiring 24 home health agencies from HCA, suggesting ongoing portfolio reshaping but not an obviously major earnings catalyst. HCA sells 31 home health, hospice agencies DAI To Acquire 24 Home Health Agencies From HCA, ‘Doubling Down’ On Care In The Home
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on the Frist family and HCA’s history, along with the naming of a new hospital CEO and a healthcare CEO pay list, is largely informational and unlikely to move the stock by itself. Frist family letter reveals the values that built HCA Healthcare by Dr. Thomas Frist Sr. HCA HealthONE names CEO of 2 Denver hospitals 23 highest-paid healthcare CEOs: Wall Street Journal
• Negative Sentiment: HCA’s chief clinical officer is set to exit after four years, creating some leadership turnover at the company. HCA’s chief clinical officer to exit after 4 years

HCA Healthcare Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of HCA stock opened at $388.38 on Thursday. HCA Healthcare, Inc. has a 12-month low of $330.00 and a 12-month high of $556.52. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $412.73 and a 200 day moving average price of $466.54. The company has a market capitalization of $86.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.36, a P/E/G ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.12.

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $7.15 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.19 by ($0.04). The business had revenue of $19.11 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.09 billion. HCA Healthcare had a negative return on equity of 295.93% and a net margin of 8.89%.The firm’s revenue was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $6.45 earnings per share. HCA Healthcare has set its FY 2026 guidance at 29.100-31.500 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that HCA Healthcare, Inc. will post 30.07 earnings per share for the current year.

HCA Healthcare Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 16th will be given a dividend of $0.78 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 16th. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. HCA Healthcare’s dividend payout ratio is 10.73%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

HCA has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Leerink Partners dropped their price objective on HCA Healthcare from $573.00 to $500.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $525.00 price target on shares of HCA Healthcare in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of HCA Healthcare from $593.00 to $534.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of HCA Healthcare from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of HCA Healthcare from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $503.00.

HCA Healthcare Profile

HCA Healthcare is a for‑profit operator of healthcare facilities headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1968, the company owns and operates a network of hospitals and related healthcare facilities and has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions to become a large provider of inpatient and outpatient services.

The company’s core activities include the operation of acute care hospitals, freestanding surgical and emergency centers, and outpatient clinics. HCA’s services encompass inpatient care, surgical services, emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing, and various outpatient and ambulatory care offerings.