HCA Healthcare: Record Series and new Research Successes Impress Investors

The stock of the US hospital operator is currently at an all-time high of $479. The long-standing stock has been in an upward trend since the end of 2011 (price of $17). This year, the announcement of the figures for the second quarter of 2025 has initiated a renewed growth phase. Since July 25, the stock has risen by a further 45%, after HCA celebrated a record revenue of $18.6 billion with a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year, as well as a new record profit of $1.65 billion (+13%). This trend also continued in the third quarter, with...