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HCA HEALTHCARE INC

HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2024, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals, 124 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent-care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across 20 states and a small foothold in England.

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HCA Healthcare shares are trading lower after BofA Securities downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral, despite raising its price target from $394 to $410

Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald maintains HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $390 to $415.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on HCA Healthcare, Raises Price Target to $415

B of A Securities analyst Kevin Fischbeck downgrades HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) from Buy to Neutral and raises the price target from $394 to $410.

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B of A Securities Downgrades HCA Healthcare to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $410

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$663.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JANX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>288</td>
<td>427</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$128.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/29/25</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>170</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>159</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 185 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 299 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $663.7K, with a price of $2220.0 per contract. There were 1803 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3308 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 67 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.4K, with a price of $664.0 per contract. There were 6508 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2208 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JANX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JANX#NASDAQ">JANX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 427 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.6K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 288 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 427 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 194 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 213 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TEVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.2K, with a price of $433.0 per contract. There were 5421 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 338 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 132 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.7K, with a price of $975.0 per contract. There were 1300 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 91 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TEM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 45 day(s) on August 29, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $59.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBIO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBIO#NASDAQ">BBIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 31 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $805.0 per contract. There were 1699 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TMO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 549 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $2370.0 per contract. There were 170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HCA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $1390.0 per contract. There were 159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HCA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for HCA Healthcare.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $190,309, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $216,902.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $290.0 to $480.0 for HCA Healthcare over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of HCA Healthcare stands at 95.57, with a total volume reaching 255.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in HCA Healthcare, situated within the strike price corridor from $290.0 to $480.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>HCA Healthcare 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751918484_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$39.1</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$114.2K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$73.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$36.4</td>
<td>$37.69</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About HCA Healthcare</h3>
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2024, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals, 124 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent-care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across 20 states and a small foothold in England.
In light of the recent options history for HCA Healthcare, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is HCA Healthcare Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 881,219, the price of HCA is down -0.29% at $375.5. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 18 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About HCA Healthcare</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $407.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on HCA Healthcare, maintaining a target price of $410. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on HCA Healthcare with a target price of $404. 
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Behind the Scenes of HCA Healthcare's Latest Options Trends

HCA Healthcare's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.98% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.64 million shares sold short, which is 2.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.02 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>HCA Healthcare Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751659228_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for HCA Healthcare has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing HCA Healthcare's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, HCA Healthcare's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.29%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Do Investors Really Feel About HCA Healthcare?

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.28%. Currently, HCA Healthcare has a market capitalization of $95.14 billion. 
Buying $100 In HCA: If an investor had bought $100 of HCA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $415.96 today based on a price of $383.10 for HCA at the time of writing.
<h3>HCA Healthcare's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751326213_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In HCA Healthcare 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

A June filing shows that Representative Jared Moskowitz reported a purchase in HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), valued between $4,004 and $60,000. The transaction date is listed as May 15, 2025, with the report published on June 27, 2025.
At present, HCA Healthcare shares are trading down 0.41% at $377.73.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the past three years, Jared Moskowitz executed 352 trades totaling over $689 thousand. The largest of these trades were in Raymond James Finl and Seacoast Banking stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
<li>HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here is a list of Jared Moskowitz's most recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HCA Healthcare</td>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA Healthcare</td>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cigna Group</td>
<td>CI</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cigna Group</td>
<td>CI</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group</td>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Stay informed on Jared Moskowitz's trades and other members of Congress with our real-time <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/jared-moskowitz">government trades tracking tool</a>!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz Has Bought Up to $60K Worth Of HCA Healthcare Stock: Here's What You Should Know

RBC Capital analyst Ben Hendrix maintains HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $376 to $404.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on HCA Healthcare, Raises Price Target to $404

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.65% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.66%. Currently, HCA Healthcare has a market capitalization of $92.37 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HCA: If an investor had bought $1000 of HCA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,836.86 today based on a price of $371.95 for HCA at the time of writing.
<h3>HCA Healthcare's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750258817_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

HCA moves up over 12 points after alert from TradePulse
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HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
Today, at 11:13 AM on June 16th, a significant trading signal occurred for HCA Healthcare Inc. (HCA) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $355.95. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in HCA's stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in HCA's stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock's overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for HCA, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.&nbsp;
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $355.95. The returns on the High price ($368.82) and Close price ($368.59) after the Power Inflow are respectively 3.6% and 3.55%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. They were close today, but it is not always the case.
Past performance is not indicative of future results

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HCA Healthcare Climbs 3.6% After Key Trading Signal

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Looking into the current session, HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) shares are trading at $367.29, after a 0.08% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 4.72%, but over the past year, it actually spiked by 8.84%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749740424_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does HCA Healthcare P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 17.54 in the Health Care Providers &amp; Services industry, HCA Healthcare Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 16.32. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749740424_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: HCA Healthcare

WELL

Shares of medical insurance and medical provider companies are trading lower after President Trump, on June 6, told the Department of Health and Human Services to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in Medicaid.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HCA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for HCA Healthcare.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 21%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $808,125, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $57,170.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $325.0 to $385.0 for HCA Healthcare over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of HCA Healthcare stands at 444.86, with a total volume reaching 2,062.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in HCA Healthcare, situated within the strike price corridor from $325.0 to $385.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>HCA Healthcare Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749492044_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$24.9</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$24.1</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$101.2K</td>
<td align="right">203</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$101.0K</td>
<td align="right">189</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td align="right">351</td>
<td align="right">163</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.6</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td align="right">203</td>
<td align="right">137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HCA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$67.0K</td>
<td align="right">216</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About HCA Healthcare</h3>
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2024, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals, 124 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent-care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across 20 states and a small foothold in England.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding HCA Healthcare, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of HCA Healthcare</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,254,903, the price of HCA is down -3.2% at $372.06. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About HCA Healthcare</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $403.67.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on HCA Healthcare, which currently sits at a price target of $410. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo upgraded its action to Equal-Weight with a price target of $385. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on HCA Healthcare, which currently sits at a price target of $416. 
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Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach maintains HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $355 to $410.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on HCA Healthcare, Raises Price Target to $410

Barclays analyst Andrew Mok maintains HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $366 to $416.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on HCA Healthcare, Raises Price Target to $416

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.88% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.66%. Currently, HCA Healthcare has a market capitalization of $94.03 billion. 
Buying $100 In HCA: If an investor had bought $100 of HCA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $464.32 today based on a price of $378.65 for HCA at the time of writing.
<h3>HCA Healthcare's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748559614_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In HCA Healthcare 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Stephen Baxter upgraded HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $320 to $385. HCA Healthcare shares closed at $378.44 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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