HCA(US:HCA) ZACKS·2025-04-22 14:21Core Insights - HCA Healthcare is expected to report quarterly earnings of $5.77 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.7% and revenues of $18.31 billion, up 5.6% from the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - There have been no revisions in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, indicating stability in analysts' forecasts [1][2] Key Metrics Projections - Revenue per Equivalent Admission is projected to reach $18,026.95, compared to $17,666 in the same quarter last year [4] - Equivalent Admissions are estimated at 1.02 billion, up from 981.52 million year-over-year [4] - Admissions are expected to total 579.28 million, an increase from 560.87 million [5] - Equivalent Patient Days are projected at 4.96 million, compared to 4.87 million last year [5] - Average Length of Stay is expected to remain at 5 days, consistent with the previous year [5] - The Number of hospitals is projected to increase to 191 from 188 [6] - Inpatient Revenue per Admission is estimated at $19,580.02, up from $18,923 in the same quarter last year [6] - Licensed Beds at End of Period are expected to reach 50,132, compared to 49,724 last year [7] - Patient Days are projected at 2,817.09, up from 2,781.6 days year-over-year [7] - The Number of freestanding outpatient surgery centers is expected to be 124, compared to 121 last year [8] Stock Performance - Over the past month, HCA shares have recorded a return of -4.9%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has seen a decline of -8.9% [8]