Major hospital chain HCA Healthcare reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations on Friday, powered by increased patient demand for healthcare services.
The healthcare giant posted adjusted earnings of $7.15 per share for the quarter, narrowly surpassing analyst predictions of $7.14 per share based on data from LSEG.
The stronger-than-expected financial performance reflects continued high utilization of the company’s medical facilities and services during the opening months of 2024.
