HCA Holdings (HCA) Worth Watching: Stock Rises 5.2% – Tale of the Tape

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HCA Holdings, Inc. (HCA) was a big mover last session with its shares rising over 5% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reverses the recent downtrend for the company as the stock has lost nearly 5% in the past one-month time frame.

This healthcare and hospital services has seen 1 positive estimate revision in the last 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has also moved higher over the same period. This implies solid trading potential for the company. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if yesterday’s price action can turn into more strength down the road.

HCA Holdings currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) while its Earnings ESP is positive.

Investors interested in the Med-Hospital industry may also consider stocks like Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC), Tenet Healthcare Corp. (THC) and Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH). While Acadia Healthcare and Tenet Healthcare sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Community Health Systems carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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