Investing.com - HCA (NYSE:HCA) reported third quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Friday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $4.57 on revenue of $15.28B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $3.96 on revenue of $14.52B. .
For the year, HCA shares are up 58.09%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 21.13% year to date.
HCA follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, J&J reported third quarter EPS of $2.6 on revenue of $23.34B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.36 on revenue of $23.66B.
Abbott Labs earnings beat analyst's expectations on Wednesday, with third quarter EPS of $1.4 on revenue of $10.93B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.9442 on revenue of $9.55B
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