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Market sentiment signals for HCA Healthcare (HCA): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
28 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.25
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$473
+11.8%
Highest Price Target
$635
+50.0%
Lowest Price Target
$370
-12.6%
Short Interest
4.6%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | BMO Capital | Sean Dodge— | +16.9% | $495 | Initiate | Outperform |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Leerink Partners | Whit Mayo— | +16.2% | $492 → $492 | Maintained | Outperform |