HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s (HCA) shares have gained 12.7% in the past six months outperforming the hospital industry and the Medical sector. Over this time frame, the industry and the Medical sector have gained 11.2% and lost 0.1%, respectively. The S&P 500 gained 14.2% during the same period.Higher admissions, expansion initiatives and a robust 2025 outlook bode well for HCA Healthcare. Moreover, despite declining outpatient surgery cases and the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, HCA maintained its 2024 ...