Post-earnings recap
Reported
Thu, May 2, 2013
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EPS beat rate
75%
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HCA Healthcare reported earnings that missed expectations on EPS, which may raise concerns among investors. However, the stock reacted positively, increasing by 2.48%. This could indicate that investors are looking beyond the EPS miss, possibly focusing on other aspects of the company's performance or market conditions.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.79 | N/A | -4.93% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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