09:50 AM EST, 01/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updated to add the latest stock movement in the headline and the first paragraph.)

HCA Healthcare ( HCA ) shares were up 9.8% in recent Tuesday trading after the company reported higher Q4 results.

The operator of healthcare facilities reported Q4 adjusted net income early Tuesday of $8.01 per diluted share, up from $6.22 a year earlier.

Analysts polled by FactSet expected $7.46.

Revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was $19.51 billion, up from $18.29 billion a year earlier.

Analysts expected revenue of $19.68 billion.

For 2026, the company expects EPS of $29.10 to $31.50. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expect $29.87.

HCA said it expects full-year revenue of $76.50 billion to $80 billion. Analysts expect revenue of $79.04 billion.

Price: 518.65, Change: +46.19, Percent Change: +9.78