Forecast & Rating25 analysts currently cover HCA Healthcare, with about 56.0% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $452.67, about 5.2% upside from the current price of $430.29. Price targets span a fair range, indicating some disagreement among institutions. Historically, about 100.0% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means institutional views on HCA Healthcare are split — bulls and bears coexist, so you'll need to weigh it against your own judgment. Data as of Sep 16, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Sep 16, 2026
Price forecast
$452.675.20%
Forecast & RatingBuy
25analysts
Strong buy52.00%
Buy4.00%
Hold40.00%
Sell4.00%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
13
Buy
1
Hold
10
Sell
1
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast dateSep 14, 2026
Forecast met79.6%
Stock price$427.78
Avg. target$451.5
High target$579
Low target$380
Avg. target
$451.5
High target
$579
Low target
$380
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.