HCA: This Healthcare Giant Will Not Make Your Portfolio Sick

  • HCA Healthcare is the best-managed U.S. hospital chain, offering essential services and resilient financials, making it a strong buy for diversified portfolios. Recent results show robust revenue and EPS growth, with aggressive share repurchases and manageable debt supporting shareholder returns. Valuation is attractive: a 16x multiple on 2025 EPS yields a $416 fair value, implying a 25% total return potential from current levels.