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title: "Hospital network operator HCA beats Q3 revenue estimates, raises FY profit forecast"
description: "HCA Healthcare reported a 9.6% increase in Q3 revenue to $19.161 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Net income rose 29.4% to $1.643 billion. The company raised its 2025 revenue guidance to $75-"
type: "news"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/262605766.md"
published_at: "2025-10-24T11:11:41.000Z"
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# Hospital network operator HCA beats Q3 revenue estimates, raises FY profit forecast

> HCA Healthcare reported a 9.6% increase in Q3 revenue to $19.161 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Net income rose 29.4% to $1.643 billion. The company raised its 2025 revenue guidance to $75-$76.5 billion and net income forecast to $6.495-$6.715 billion, with expected EPS of $27.00-$28.00. Same facility admissions grew by 2.1%, and revenue per admission increased by 6.6%. Analysts maintain a "buy" rating on HCA shares, with a median 12-month price target of $430.00, slightly below the recent closing price of $440.16.

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Overview

-   HCA Q3 revenue grows 9.6% to $19.161 bln, beating analyst expectations
-   Net income for Q3 rises 29.4% to $1.643 bln
-   Company raises 2025 guidance for revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA

Outlook

-   HCA Healthcare raises 2025 revenue guidance to $75 bln-$76.5 bln
-   Company increases 2025 net income forecast to $6.495 bln-$6.715 bln
-   HCA Healthcare expects 2025 EPS of $27.00-$28.00 per diluted share

Result Drivers

-   ADMISSIONS GROWTH - Same facility admissions increased 2.1%, contributing to revenue growth
-   REVENUE PER ADMISSION - Same facility revenue per equivalent admission increased 6.6%, boosting overall revenue
-   WEATHER IMPACT - Absence of hurricane-related disruptions in 2025 compared to 2024 supported results

Key Details

Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu

s s

Estimate

Q3 Beat $19.16 $18.56

Revenue bln bln (18

Analysts

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### Q3 $6.96

### ADJUSTED

### EPS

### Q3 EPS $6.96

Q3 Net $1.90

Income bln

Analyst Coverage

-   The current average analyst rating on the shares is “buy” and the breakdown of recommendations is 15 “strong buy” or “buy”, 12 “hold” and no “sell” or “strong sell”
-   The average consensus recommendation for the healthcare facilities & services peer group is “buy”
-   Wall Street’s median 12-month price target for HCA Healthcare Inc is $430.00, about 2.4% below its October 23 closing price of $440.16
-   The stock recently traded at 15 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14 three months ago

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