HCA Healthcare raised its 2025 profit forecast on Friday as it expects sustained demand for medical procedures to cushion a hit from U.S. President Donald Trump's potential tariffs.
Health insurers have flagged higher-than-anticipated costs in its individual plans that come under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and its Medicaid plans for low-income people.
Analysts have said they expect this trend to benefit hospital operators, but warned that proposed federal budget cuts could hit their earnings.
HCA earned second-quarter adjusted profit of $6.84 per share, beating analysts' estimates of $6.25 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG.
The company expects 2025 profit to be about $25.50 to $27 per share, compared with its previous forecast of $24.05 to $25.85 per share.
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