HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) reported third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.05, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.6%. The bottom line improved 29.2% year over year. Revenues amounted to $17.5 billion, which improved 7.9% year over year in the quarter under review. However, the top line missed the consensus mark by a whisker. The third-quarter earnings benefited from higher admissions and a higher number of inpatient and same-facility emergency room visits, which contributed sub ...