Tracking the Pivotal Point of HCA Healthcare (HCA): Record Earnings and $10 Billion Share Buyback Program Trigger Rally!

The US hospital operator impressed with an excellent final quarter on January 27. HCA exceeded analysts' estimates with adjusted earnings of $8.01 per share, beating expectations by around 9%. This outcome was driven by a strong patient volume and increased case rates. Revenue climbed 6.7% to $19.51 billion. A new stock buyback program worth $10 billion, along with a dividend increase, underscored the financial strength and caused a price jump of over 7%. As the largest private hospital operator in the USA, HCA Healthcare massively benefits from...