HCA Healthcare stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook, $10B buyback as ACA subsidy cliff looms
New York, January 27, 2026, 13:29 EST — Regular session HCA Healthcare shares surged Tuesday following an upgrade to its 2026 profit forecast and the announcement of a fresh $10 billion share buyback plan. The stock was last trading 7.4% higher at $507.50, hitting gains as steep as 11.7% earlier in the day. This shift is crucial as hospital operators…