TD Cowen Cuts PT on HCA Healthcare (HCA) But Remains Bullish
Key takeaways
- (NYSE:HCA) and The College of Health Care Professions announced on May 27 an agreement for HCA Healthcare to acquire ownership of CHCP.
- The company operates general and acute care hospitals that offer medical and surgical services.
- While we acknowledge the potential of HCA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk.
TD Cowen Cuts PT on HCA Healthcare (HCA) But Remains Bullish Noor Ul Ain Rehman Sun, June 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM GMT+7 2 min read HCA HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) is one of the best non-tech stocks to buy according to analysts. TD Cowen cut the price target on HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) to $431 from $500 on June 22 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The firm told investors in a research note that it reduced the company's 2026 and 2027 growth assumptions after its May hospital survey showed flat year-over-year revenue. It further stated that the survey commentary shows weaker surgical volumes that were partially offset by growth in medical volumes.
In a separate development, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) and The College of Health Care Professions announced on May 27 an agreement for HCA Healthcare to acquire ownership of CHCP. CHCP provides healthcare education to more than 8,000 students per year, across 10 campuses throughout Texas and online. Management stated that the agreement highlights a shared commitment to academic quality, student success, and workforce readiness. HCA Healthcare and CHCP have been partnering for decades, primarily through clinical sites, program advisory boards, and career placement.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) is a health services company involved in operating hospitals, urgent care facilities, freestanding surgery centers, emergency care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, comprehensive rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, and several more. The company operates general and acute care hospitals that offer medical and surgical services.