(Reuters) – HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) on Friday forecast 2025 profit above estimates, expecting elevated demand for medical procedures and lower costs.
The company forecast 2025 profit to range from $24.05 per share to $25.85 per share, compared to analysts’ average estimate of $24.51 per share.
The hospital operator is recovering from the impact of postponed procedures due to hurricanes Helene and Milton that hit some of its facilities in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina in September.
During the fourth quarter, the company incurred additional expenses and lost about $200 million in revenue as its hospitals and outpatient facilities were affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leading to delays in medical procedures.
The hospital operator earned a profit of $5.63 per share, which includes a 60-cent unfavorable impact from the natural disasters.
