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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$230.48
-1.4%
$239.62
$229.40
$287.32
$66.59B0.431.38 million shs885,049 shs
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
$73.26
+0.5%
$67.53
$48.35
$74.39
$107.48B0.786.56 million shs8.17 million shs
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
$40.91
+0.1%
$41.86
$33.33
$43.84
$84.78B0.643.44 million shs3.02 million shs
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
$314.12
-1.5%
$324.43
$215.96
$335.83
$83.08B1.651.09 million shs1.57 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
-0.27%+0.63%-3.29%-1.20%-10.42%
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
+5.68%+7.28%+8.35%+19.84%+42.65%
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
-0.87%+3.23%-4.55%+5.25%+10.76%
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
-0.09%+2.61%-2.50%+11.56%+13.17%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
4.8835 of 5 stars
2.45.03.34.02.72.52.5
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
4.3589 of 5 stars
2.53.00.04.22.52.52.5
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
2.3752 of 5 stars
0.03.03.30.01.80.02.5
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
4.7163 of 5 stars
2.43.01.74.53.72.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
2.80
Moderate Buy$280.0021.49% Upside
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
3.00
Buy$74.001.01% Upside
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
2.40
HoldN/AN/A
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
2.73
Moderate Buy$310.88-1.03% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest HCA, GSK, BSX, and BDX Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $82.00
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$63.00 ➝ $73.00
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$78.00 ➝ $82.00
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
Raymond James
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Boost Price TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$73.00 ➝ $85.00
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
UBS Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$74.00 ➝ $90.00
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
Mizuho
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $85.00
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$72.00 ➝ $78.00
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $82.00
4/25/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$79.00 ➝ $84.00
4/24/2024
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$71.00 ➝ $82.00
4/12/2024
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $359.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19.37B3.44$19.89 per share11.59$88.92 per share2.59
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
$14.24B7.55$3.08 per share23.76$13.33 per share5.50
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
$37.71B2.25$5.15 per share7.95$7.74 per share5.29
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
$64.97B1.28$30.74 per share10.22$3.96 per share79.32

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$1.48B$4.2254.6216.091.946.44%13.57%6.56%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
$1.59B$1.0768.4728.842.4211.19%15.99%8.87%7/25/2024 (Estimated)
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
$6.13B$3.0113.599.231.4516.24%51.45%10.57%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
$5.24B$18.9816.5513.711.548.07%996.30%9.68%4/26/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest HCA, GSK, BSX, and BDX Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$2.96N/A-$2.96N/AN/AN/A  
5/1/2024N/A
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
$0.95N/A-$0.95N/AN/AN/A
4/26/2024N/A
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
$4.92N/A-$4.92N/AN/AN/A  
2/1/2024Q1 2024
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$2.39$2.68+$0.29$4.40$4.73 billion$4.71 billion      
1/31/2024Q4 23
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
$0.51$0.55+$0.04$0.76$3.59 billion$3.73 billion    
1/31/2024Q4 2023
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
$0.76$0.72-$0.04$1.23$9.79 billion$10.00 billion
1/30/202412/31/2023
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
$5.05$5.90+$0.85$5.87$16.51 billion$17.30 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$3.801.65%+4.77%90.05%52 Years
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
$1.593.89%-18.20%52.82%1 Years
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
$2.640.84%+50.79%13.91%4 Years

Latest HCA, GSK, BSX, and BDX Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/1/2024
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
quarterly$0.35643.4%2/22/20242/23/20244/11/2024
1/30/2024
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
quarterly$0.660.92%3/14/20243/15/20243/29/2024
1/30/2024
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
quarterly$0.660.92%3/15/20243/29/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
0.56
1.08
0.64
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
0.44
1.32
0.82
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
1.19
0.88
0.62
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
35.07
1.18
1.02

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
86.97%
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
89.07%
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
15.74%
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
62.73%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
0.31%
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
0.50%
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
10.00%
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
1.60%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
73,000288.90 million288.01 millionOptionable
Boston Scientific Co. stock logo
BSX
Boston Scientific
48,0001.47 billion1.46 billionOptionable
GSK plc stock logo
GSK
GSK
70,2002.07 billion1.87 billionOptionable
HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock logo
HCA
HCA Healthcare
310,000264.48 million260.25 millionOptionable

HCA, GSK, BSX, and BDX Headlines

SourceHeadline
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Show Love Project shows healthcare workers at TriStar Centennial appreciation through sweet treats'Show Love Project' shows healthcare workers at TriStar Centennial appreciation through sweet treats
newschannel5.com - April 25 at 12:26 PM
Stay Ahead With 4 Healthcare Stocks Poised for Q1 Earnings BeatStay Ahead With 4 Healthcare Stocks Poised for Q1 Earnings Beat
zacks.com - April 25 at 10:36 AM
Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for HCA Healthcare (HCA)Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for HCA Healthcare (HCA)
zacks.com - April 25 at 10:05 AM
Tennessee passes legislation to reform hospital certificate of need lawTennessee passes legislation to reform hospital certificate of need law
yahoo.com - April 25 at 7:26 AM
Supply chain goals for HCA, Lifepoint HealthSupply chain goals for HCA, Lifepoint Health
beckershospitalreview.com - April 24 at 9:25 PM
Chick-Fil-A Kiosk Coming To Reston Hospital Center Part-Time: ReportChick-Fil-A Kiosk Coming To Reston Hospital Center Part-Time: Report
msn.com - April 24 at 9:25 PM
Colleton Medical Surgical Services named HCA Healthcare Unit of DistinctionColleton Medical Surgical Services named HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction
abcnews4.com - April 24 at 4:25 PM
Chick-fil-A to open part-time in a Northern Virginia hospitalChick-fil-A to open part-time in a Northern Virginia hospital
bizjournals.com - April 24 at 4:25 PM
HCA, SCA Health & more organizations selling off ASCsHCA, SCA Health & more organizations selling off ASCs
beckersasc.com - April 24 at 4:25 PM
Scoop up These 4 GARP Stocks to Receive Handsome ReturnsScoop up These 4 GARP Stocks to Receive Handsome Returns
zacks.com - April 24 at 11:26 AM
Oracle is moving its global HQ in major healthcare switchOracle is moving its global HQ in major healthcare switch
msn.com - April 24 at 11:23 AM
HCA expanding use of AI automation toolHCA expanding use of AI automation tool
beckershospitalreview.com - April 24 at 11:23 AM
Why HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-TermWhy HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
zacks.com - April 24 at 10:51 AM
Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make HCA Healthcare (HCA) a Stock to WatchEarnings Growth & Price Strength Make HCA Healthcare (HCA) a Stock to Watch
zacks.com - April 24 at 10:32 AM
California Public Employees Retirement System Sells 25,910 Shares of HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA)California Public Employees Retirement System Sells 25,910 Shares of HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 8:26 AM
HCA introduces single port da Vinci system at London BridgeHCA introduces single port da Vinci system at London Bridge
laingbuissonnews.com - April 24 at 5:03 AM
Researchers Use AI to Identify Healthcare-Based OutbreaksResearchers Use AI to Identify Healthcare-Based Outbreaks
healthleadersmedia.com - April 23 at 7:02 PM
Staff reductions contributed to Mission’s soaring profits after HCA sale, draft report saysStaff reductions contributed to Mission’s soaring profits after HCA sale, draft report says
msn.com - April 23 at 2:01 PM
HCA Idaho hospital names new CFOHCA Idaho hospital names new CFO
beckershospitalreview.com - April 23 at 2:01 PM
New York State Common Retirement Fund Raises Stock Holdings in HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA)New York State Common Retirement Fund Raises Stock Holdings in HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA)
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 12:28 PM
Is It Worth Investing in HCA (HCA) Based on Wall Streets Bullish Views?Is It Worth Investing in HCA (HCA) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
zacks.com - April 23 at 10:31 AM
Ahead of HCA (HCA) Q1 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key MetricsAhead of HCA (HCA) Q1 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
zacks.com - April 23 at 10:21 AM
Should You Buy HCA Healthcare (HCA) Ahead of Q1 Earnings?Should You Buy HCA Healthcare (HCA) Ahead of Q1 Earnings?
zacks.com - April 23 at 10:11 AM

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Company Descriptions

Becton, Dickinson and Company logo

Becton, Dickinson and Company

NYSE:BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company develops, manufactures, and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products for healthcare institutions, physicians, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, and the general public worldwide. The company operates in three segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Interventional. The BD Medical segment provides peripheral intravenous (IV) and advanced peripheral catheters, central lines, acute dialysis catheters, vascular access technology, vascular care and preparation products, needle-free IV connectors and extensions sets, closed-system drug transfer devices, hazardous drug detections, hypodermic syringes and needles, anesthesia needles and trays, enteral syringes, and sharps disposal systems; IV medication safety and infusion therapy delivery systems, medication compounding workflow systems, automated medication dispensing and supply management systems, and medication inventory optimization and tracking systems; and prefillable drug delivery systems. The BD Life Sciences segment offers specimen and blood collection products; automated blood and tuberculosis culturing, molecular testing, microorganism identification and drug susceptibility, and liquid-based cytology systems, as well as rapid diagnostic assays, microbiology laboratory automation products, and plated media products; and fluorescence-activated cell sorters and analyzers, antibodies and kits, reagent systems, and solutions for single-cell gene expression analysis, as well as clinical oncology, immunological, and transplantation diagnostic/monitoring reagents and analyzers. The BD Interventional segment provides hernia and soft tissue repair, biological and bioresorbable grafts, biosurgery, and other surgical products; surgical infection prevention; peripheral intervention products; and urology and critical care products. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Boston Scientific logo

Boston Scientific

NYSE:BSX
Boston Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for use in various interventional medical specialties worldwide. It operates through two segments, MedSurg and Cardiovascular. The company offers devices to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal and pulmonary conditions, such as resolution clips, biliary stent systems, stents and electrocautery enhanced delivery systems, direct visualization systems, digital catheters, and single-use duodenoscopes; devices to treat urological conditions, including ureteral stents, catheters, baskets, guidewires, sheaths, balloons, single-use digital flexible ureteroscopes, holmium laser systems, artificial urinary sphincter, laser system, fiber, and hydrogel systems; and devices to treat neurological movement disorders and manage chronic pain, such as spinal cord stimulator system, proprietary programming software, radiofrequency generator, indirect decompression systems, practice optimization tools, and deep brain stimulation system. It also provides technologies for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and aortic valve conditions; WATCHMAN FLX, a Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device; and implantable devices that monitor the heart and deliver electricity to treat cardiac abnormalities, such as cardioverter and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators, MRI S-ICD systems, cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers, quadripolar LV leads, ICD leads, pacing leads, remote patient management systems, insertable cardiac monitor systems, and remote cardiac monitoring systems. In addition, the company offers diagnosis and treatment of rate and rhythm disorders of the heart; peripheral arterial and venous diseases; and products to diagnose, treat and ease forms of cancer. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
GSK logo

GSK

NYSE:GSK
GSK plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, and manufacture of vaccines, and specialty and general medicines to prevent and treat disease in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Commercial Operations and Total R&D. The company offers shingles, meningitis, respiratory syncytial virus, flu, polio, influenza, and pandemic vaccines. It also provides medicines for HIV, oncology, respiratory/immunology, and other specialty medicine products, as well as inhaled medicines for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and antibiotics for infections. It has a collaboration agreement with CureVac to develop mRNA-based influenza vaccines, and with Wave Life Sciences and Elsie Biotechnologies, Inc for oligonucleotide platform development. The company was formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline plc and changed its name to GSK plc in May 2022. GSK plc was founded in 1715 and is headquartered in Brentford, the United Kingdom.
HCA Healthcare logo

HCA Healthcare

NYSE:HCA
HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates hospitals and related healthcare entities in the United States. It operates general and acute care hospitals that offers medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. The company also operates outpatient health care facilities consisting of freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, physician practices, and various other facilities. In addition, it operates behavioral hospitals, which provide therapeutic programs comprising child, adolescent and adult psychiatric care, adolescent and adult alcohol, drug abuse treatment, and counseling services. The company was formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc. HCA Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.