- Earlier today HCA (NYSE:HCA) Healthcare Inc (NYSE: HCA) reported Q1 earnings and cut FY22 guidance.
- The revised outlook is based on current expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related government legislation, labor cost, and inflation.
- Related: Why Are HCA Healthcare Shares Trading Lower Today.
- HCA's lower guidance outlook has triggered a sell-off among other hospital players.
- Despite positive comments from RBC Capital Markets, Tenet Healthcare Corp's (NYSE: NYSE:THC) shares are down 15% during the market trading session.
- Also See: Tenet Healthcare Clocks 43% Jump In Q1 Profit Despite Flat Sales, Q2 Profit Outlook Trails Consensus.
- Other tickers witnessing the sell-off include Universal Health Services Inc (NYSE: NYSE:UHS) down 13% at $134.34, Encompass Health Corp (NYSE: EHC) down 7.73% at $67.12, Community Health Systems Inc (NYSE: CYH) down 18.4% at $9.38, Acadia Healthcare Company Inc (NASDAQ: ACHC) down 7.63% at $69.13, Surgery Partners Inc (NASDAQ: SGRY) lower by 17.6% at $49.58.
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