Investing.com - HCA (NYSE:HCA) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $2.99 on revenue of $12.27B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.54 on revenue of $12.11B. That compared to EPS of $2.13 on revenue of $11.56B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $2.16 on revenue of $11.45B in the previous quarter.
HCA shares gained 1.08% to trade at $133.16 in intra-day trade following the report.
For the year, HCA shares are up 7%, broadly in line with the S&P 500 which is up 7.08% year to date.
HCA follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, J&J reported fourth quarter EPS of $1.97 on revenue of $20.39B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.95 on revenue of $20.2B.
Pfizer earnings matched analyst's expectations on Tuesday, with fourth quarter EPS of $0.64 on revenue of $13.98B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.64 on revenue of $13.96B
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