Investing.com - HCA (NYSE:HCA) reported first quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $2.97 on revenue of $12.52B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.32 on revenue of $12.34B. That compared to EPS of $2.33 on revenue of $11.42B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $2.99 on revenue of $12.27B in the previous quarter.
HCA shares gained 3.92% to trade at $130.34 in pre-market trade following the report.
For the year, HCA shares are up 0.78%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 18.82% year to date.
HCA follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, J&J reported first quarter EPS of $2.1 on revenue of $20.02B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.04 on revenue of $19.61B.
Pfizer earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, with first quarter EPS of $0.85 on revenue of $13.12B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.75 on revenue of $13B
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