HCA Healthcare stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook, $10B buyback as ACA subsidy cliff looms
HCA Healthcare shares jumped 7.4% to $507.50 Tuesday after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $10 billion share buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with adjusted earnings at $8.01 per share. HCA expects 2026 revenue between $76.5 billion and $80 billion, and earnings per share of $29.10 to $31.50. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share, payable March 31.