HCA Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenue Rises 3.6%

HCA Healthcare reported quarterly earnings of $7.22 per share on $19.85 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst expectations of $6.65 per share and $19.33 billion; revenue rose 3.6% year over year. KeyCorp raised its 2026 earnings-per-share forecast to $30.07 from $29.21 and maintained an Overweight rating with a $490 price target. Analysts also adjusted their price targets, with Royal Bank of Canada raising its target to $521 and Robert W. Baird lifting its target to $409 while keeping a Neutral rating; Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock to Buy. Overall, MarketBeat data cited in the reports showed a Moderate Buy consensus, reflecting generally positive sentiment alongside some Hold and Sell ratings.