Post-earnings recap
Reported
Tue, May 3, 2016
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EPS beat rate
75%
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HCA Healthcare reported an earnings per share of $1.71, exceeding expectations by nearly 15%. However, the stock fell by 2.65% following the announcement, indicating that investors may have been disappointed by the lack of revenue information and guidance. The market reaction suggests uncertainty about future performance despite the positive EPS surprise.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $1.71 | N/A | +14.92% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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