Investing.com - HCA (NYSE:HCA) reported third quarter earnings that beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $2.16 on revenue of $11.45B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.9 on revenue of $11.3B. That compared to EPS of $1.21 on revenue of $10.70B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $2.29 on revenue of $11.53B in the previous quarter.
For the year, HCA shares are up 9.23%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 1.58% year to date.
HCA follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On October 16, J&J (NYSE:JNJ) reported third quarter EPS of $2.05 on revenue of $20.35B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.03 on revenue of $20.05B.
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, with third quarter EPS of $0.78 on revenue of $13.3B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.75 on revenue of $13.55B
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