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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)
0.50
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$473
+8.7%
Highest Price Target
$635
+45.8%
Lowest Price Target
$370
-15.1%
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— | +13.6% | $495 | Initiate | Outperform |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Leerink Partners | Whit Mayo— | +12.9% | $492 → $492 | Maintained | Outperform |