1 Unstoppable Healthcare Stock to Buy and Hold

2026-02-13 12:50:00 ET

Last year, HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) , a medical facilities operator, crushed broader equities. The company faced some uncertainty heading into the new year (more on that below), but so far, it has maintained the momentum we saw in 2025. HCA Healthcare's stock is up 7% so far in 2026, which is much better than the S&P 500 's year-to-date performance.

The good news is that there might be plenty of upside left for the healthcare company. Here is why it's worth investing in HCA Healthcare and holding its shares for the long term.

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