Investing.com - HCA (NYSE:HCA) reported first quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Thursday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $4.14 on revenue of $13.98B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $3.31 on revenue of $13.63B. .
HCA shares gained 0.74% to trade at $199.00 in pre-market trade following the report.
HCA shares gained 0.74% to trade at $199.00 in pre-market trade following the report.
For the year, HCA shares are up 20.11%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 11.11% year to date.
HCA follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, J&J reported first quarter EPS of $2.59 on revenue of $22.32B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.33 on revenue of $22.01B.
Abbott Labs earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, with first quarter EPS of $1.32 on revenue of $10.46B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.27 on revenue of $10.69B
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