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HCA Healthcare(NYSE) HCA

Market Cap$92.92BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2011)+1,660%
5 Year+80%
1 Year+7%
1 Month+15%
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$429.37
+5.69%
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After hours$429.17-$0.20 (-0.05%)
HCA Healthcare last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 429.192026-08-21
HCA Healthcare stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+6.06%USD 404.682026-08-14
1 month+15.41%USD 371.872026-07-22
3 month+9.13%USD 393.282026-05-22
Year to date-7.75%USD 465.232025-12-31
1 year+6.89%USD 401.542025-08-21
3 year+59.85%USD 268.502023-08-22
5 year+79.5%USD 239.102021-08-20
Since inception+1,660.35%USD 23.082011-03-10

HCA Healthcare Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$92.92BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$78.01B

Net Income (TTM)

$6.84B

EPS (TTM)

$29.87

P/E Ratio

14.37

Dividend

$3.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.67 (Low)

Price

$429.37

Volume

2,058,153

Open

$409.56

Previous Close

$429.19

Daily Range

$408.94 - $431.40

52-Week Range

$353.99 - $556.52

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 23, 2026

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About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare helps people get medical care at hospitals and clinics. The company runs emergency rooms, surgery centers, and physical therapy sites. It serves patients who need urgent care or long-term recovery.

What HCA Provides

  • General Hospitals: Facilities providing medical and surgical care for patients staying overnight; these offer inpatient services and intensive care.
  • Outpatient Centers: Sites for surgeries and tests that do not require an overnight stay; accounted for 34% of patient revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Emergency Services: Dedicated departments and freestanding buildings for people needing immediate medical attention; recorded 2,526,147 visits in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Psychiatric Care: Hospitals and programs specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment for children and adults.

Strategic Growth and Expansion

  • Expanded its network to include 182 hospitals and 146 freestanding centers by the end of 2021.
  • Developed operations across 20 states and England to reach more patients.
  • Participated in the Florida state directed payment program, which increased inpatient revenue in the second quarter of 2026.

Connecting Care Across the Map

HCA operates a large network of over 300 clinical facilities to coordinate care across different medical settings. The company uses its scale to provide services ranging from diagnostic imaging to specialized oncology treatment.

The Second Quarter Scorecard

  • Market cap was $86.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, down 6.3% year over year.
  • Emergency room visits reached 2,526,147 during the second quarter of 2026.
  • Outpatient surgeries totaled 246,947 in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Outpatient revenue made up 34% of patient revenues in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Days revenues in accounts receivable rose to 55 in the second quarter of 2026.

Bottom Line

HCA has grown from a local hospital operator into a broad network of acute and specialized care facilities. Its focus on both inpatient and outpatient services allows it to handle various patient needs while navigating changing healthcare regulations.

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Industry

Healthcare Providers and Services

Sector

Health Care

Employees

320,000

CEO

Samuel N. Hazen, MBA

Website

www.hcahealthcare.com

Headquarters

Nashville, TN 37203, US

HCA Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

28.36%

Operating Margin

15.48%

Net Income Margin

8.77%

Return on Equity

-112.87%

Return on Capital

27.09%

Return on Assets

11.30%

Earnings Yield

6.96%

Dividend Yield

0.70%

Payout Ratio

9.97%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$92.92BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

216.50M

Volume

2.06M

Avg. Volume

1.60M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$22.12B

Operating Income

$12.07B

EBITDA

$15.84B

Operating Cash Flow

$11.12B

Capital Expenditure

-$5.13B

Free Cash Flow

$6.00B

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.01B

Total Debt

$48.78B

HCA Healthcare Performance Analysis

HCA Healthcare annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 60,233,000,0002.5%
20232023-12-31USD 64,968,000,0007.9%
20242024-12-31USD 70,603,000,0008.7%
20252025-12-31USD 75,600,000,0007.1%
HCA Healthcare sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-303.0%
Q42025-12-311.8%
Q12026-03-31-2.1%
Q22026-06-305.9%
HCA Healthcare annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 19.15-9.5%
20232023-12-31USD 18.96-1.0%
20242024-12-31USD 22.0016.0%
20252025-12-31USD 28.3328.8%
HCA Healthcare sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-301.9%
Q42025-12-3117.0%
Q12026-03-31-12.2%
Q22026-06-306.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$20.23B

+8.7%

Gross Profit

$3.07B

-59.8%

Gross Margin

15.16%

N/A

Market Cap

$92.92BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$290.38K

N/A

Employees

320,000

N/A

Net Income

$1.70B

+2.8%

EBITDA

$4.01B

+4.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.01B

-2.6%

Total Debt

$48.78B

+5.2%

Accounts Receivable

$12.28B

+17.4%

Inventory

$1.66B

-7.3%

Long Term Debt

$40.68B

-1.4%

Short Term Debt

$8.10B

+58.7%

Return on Assets

11.30%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

29.17%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.10B

-63.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$2.34B

-44.5%

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Questions About HCA

What is the current price of HCA Healthcare?

HCA Healthcare is trading at $429.19 per share.

What is the 52-week range for HCA Healthcare?

Over the past 52 weeks, HCA Healthcare has traded between $353.99 and $556.52.

How much debt does HCA Healthcare have?

As of the most recent reporting period, HCA Healthcare reported total debt of $51.55B.

How much cash does HCA Healthcare have on hand?

HCA Healthcare reported $1.01B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is HCA Healthcare’s dividend yield?

HCA Healthcare currently has a dividend yield of 0.70%.

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