Alpha Score of 47 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, moderate value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals — score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
HCA Healthcare shares continue to trade within the upper quartile of their 52-week range of $317.61 to $545.13. The company reported a 7.1% year-over-year revenue increase, while EPS growth significantly outpaced this at 29.1%. Despite the strong bottom-line expansion, the stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 43.9, suggesting a premium valuation relative to its 9.0% net margin. The Alpha Score of 53.3 reflects a balanced profile, supported by a momentum sub-score of 61.8 and a value sub-score of 60.1. Quality metrics remain steady at 55.2, indicating consistent operational performance even as the firm navigates a complex healthcare landscape. Investors are currently weighing the impact of high earnings growth against the elevated P/E multiple as the company maintains its position near annual highs. Market participants should monitor whether the current EPS growth trajectory can justify the existing valuation multiples throughout the remainder of the fiscal quarter.
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 26 | Mcalevey Michael R | EVP & Chief Legal & Admin Off. | SELL | 1.7K | $904K |
| Feb 11, 26 | Wyatt Christopher F. | SVP & Controller | SELL | 4.0K | $2.0M |
| Feb 11, 26 | Berres Jennifer | SVP & Chief Human Res. Officer | SELL | 4.0K | $2.0M |
| Feb 11, 26 | Berres Jennifer | SVP & Chief Human Res. Officer | SELL | 4.0K | $2.1M |
| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Action (latest Q) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 958K | $447.33M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 118K | $55.10M | NEW |
| Marshall Wace | 64K | $29.99M | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 36K | $16.67M | NEW |
| Appaloosa David Tepper | 4.54M | $306.8K | NEW |
HCA Healthcare Inc. is a leading healthcare services company that owns and operates hospitals and extensive ambulatory care networks across 20 states and the United Kingdom. It provides a comprehensive range of medical services through approximately 186 hospitals offering inpatient and outpatient care, including intensive care, cardiac care, emergency services, surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. The company also manages around 2,400 sites of care such as freestanding surgery centers, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, physician clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, home health, and hospice services. HCA Healthcare Inc. focuses on integrating services to deliver high-quality, efficient patient care tailored to local community needs, leveraging shared technology, equipment, personnel, and economies of scale for medical supplies and administrative services. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, it plays a vital role in the U.S. healthcare landscape, particularly in high-demand regions like Florida and Texas.
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