HCA Earnings Preview: Analyts Expect Higher Earnings, Revenue from Prior Quarter
HCA (NYSE: HCA) unveils its next round of earnings this Monday, July 25, 2011. Here's Benzinga's essential guide to HCA's second quarter earnings report.
Earnings and Revenue:
Ahead of the company's earnings announcement, analysts are expecting a positive EPS reading of 59 cents per share and revenues of $8.14 billion.
Stock Performance:
Shares of HCA were trading at $33.03 as of July 19, 2011. For a full 12 months, the return has declined by 5%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are probably a little upset going into this earnings release.
- Long-term shareholders are already wary of 12-month losses prior to the announcement
Average Stock Rating:
The average rating by analysts for HCA is a Moderate Buy. Over the past three months this rating's strength has declined slightly.
Competitors:
Wondering how HCA compares to rivals in the same sector? Here are a few of the company's peers.
- Community Health Systems (NYSE: CYH): Hold with a $0.80 recent quarter EPS
- Health Management Associates (NYSE: HMA): Moderate Buy with a $0.22 recent quarter EPS
- LifePoint Hospitals (NASDAQ: LPNT): Hold with a $0.88 recent quarter EPS
- MedCath (NASDAQ: MDTH): Hold with a $0.02 recent quarter EPS
HCA is in the medical-hospitals industry, which has experienced price/earnings growth of 2.7%.
Take Action:
That's your advanced look at HCA's upcoming earnings numbers -- be ready to take quick action if the company's report contains any surprises. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and what-to-do-next guide.
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