Investing.com - HCA (NYSE:HCA) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Thursday and revenue that fell short of forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $5.75 on revenue of $15.06B. Analysts polled by Investing.com expected EPS of $4.54 on revenue of $15.41B. .
HCA shares lost 4.18% to trade at $229.97 in pre-market trade following the report.
HCA shares lost 4.18% to trade at $229.97 in pre-market trade following the report.
For the year, HCA shares are down 6.59%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 8.73% year to date.
HCA follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, J&J reported fourth quarter EPS of $2.13 on revenue of $24.8B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.12 on revenue of $25.28B.
UnitedHealth earnings beat analyst's expectations on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, with fourth quarter EPS of $4.48 on revenue of $73.74B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $4.3 on revenue of $72.98B
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