Why This 1 Growth Stock Could Be a Great Addition to Your Portfolio
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Why This 1 Growth Stock Should Be On Your Watchlist
Growth investors build their portfolios around companies that are financially strong and have a bright future, and the Growth Style Score helps take projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.
HCA Healthcare (HCA)
HCA Healthcare is the largest non-governmental operator of acute care hospitals in the United States. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, it operates hospitals and related health care entities. At the end of 2023, the company operated 186 hospitals and approximately 2,400 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics, in 20 states and the United Kingdom.
HCA is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, with a Growth Style Score of B and VGM Score of B. Earnings are expected to grow 18.2% year-over-year for the current fiscal year, with sales growth of 8.9%.
10 analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $1.49 to $22.46 per share. HCA also boasts an average earnings surprise of 8.2%.
On a historic basis, HCA Healthcare has generated cash flow growth of 7.7%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 4.9% this year.
Investors should take the time to consider HCA for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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