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These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On HCA Healthcare Following Q4 Results
HCAHCA(HCA) Benzinga·2025-01-27 14:04

Core Insights - HCA Healthcare Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings for Q4, with revenues of 18.29billion,a5.718.29 billion, a 5.7% year-over-year increase, and adjusted EPS of 6.22, surpassing consensus estimates [1][2] - The company forecasts 2025 EPS between 24.05and24.05 and 25.85, with a sales outlook of 72.8billionto72.8 billion to 75.8 billion, indicating continued growth [2][3] Financial Performance - Q4 revenues reached 18.29billion,exceedingtheconsensusof18.29 billion, exceeding the consensus of 18.23 billion [1] - Adjusted EPS for Q4 was 6.22,upfrom6.22, up from 5.90 a year ago, surpassing the consensus of 6.13[1]For2025,HCAexpectsanetprofitof6.13 [1] - For 2025, HCA expects a net profit of 5.85 billion to 6.29billionandadjustedEBITDAof6.29 billion and adjusted EBITDA of 14.30 billion to 15.10billion[3]FutureOutlookCapitalexpendituresfor2025areestimatedatapproximately15.10 billion [3] Future Outlook - Capital expenditures for 2025 are estimated at approximately 5.0 billion to 5.2billion,excludingacquisitions[3]Analystshaveadjustedtheirpricetargetspostearnings,withBarclaysloweringitstargetfrom5.2 billion, excluding acquisitions [3] - Analysts have adjusted their price targets post-earnings, with Barclays lowering its target from 392 to 366whilemaintaininganOverweightrating,andCantorFitzgeraldmaintaininga366 while maintaining an Overweight rating, and Cantor Fitzgerald maintaining a 405 target [3]