01:24 PM EDT, 07/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Healthcare stocks were lower Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Healthcare Index and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) each falling 1.8%.

The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was fractionally lower.

In corporate news, HCA Healthcare ( HCA ) shares fell nearly 8% after the company lowered its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance. Stephens cut the company's price target to $480 from $500, while keeping its overweight rating.