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HCA Healthcare

(NYSE) HCA

Current Price$385.51
Market Cap$85.57BMarket 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)+1,571%
5 Year+84%
1 Year+7%
1 Month-3%
HCA Healthcare last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 385.742026-07-16
HCA Healthcare stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-5.69%USD 409.012026-07-09
1 month-2.82%USD 396.932026-06-16
3 month-20.8%USD 487.022026-04-17
Year to date-17.09%USD 465.232025-12-31
1 year+7.11%USD 360.142025-07-16
3 year+35.28%USD 285.132023-07-17
5 year+83.51%USD 210.202021-07-16
Since inception+1,571.39%USD 23.082011-03-10

HCA Healthcare Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$85.57BMarket 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)

$76.39B

Net Income (TTM)

$6.79B

EPS (TTM)

$29.87

P/E Ratio

12.91

Dividend

$3.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.69 (Low)

Price

$385.51

Volume

1,455.822

Open

$379.00

Previous Close

$385.74

Daily Range

$377.00 - $391.45

52-Week Range

$330.00 - $556.52

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 24, 2026

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About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare runs hospitals and clinics that provide emergency care and surgeries. Its services help people get urgent treatment and ongoing medical support. Patients use HCA for everything from broken bones to complex surgeries.

What’s in the Medical Toolbox?

  • Outpatient Facilities: Ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care, and walk-in clinics for non-hospital treatments (38% of patient revenue in 2024).
  • Behavioral Health: Psychiatric hospitals and units offering mental health and substance abuse care (not separately disclosed).
  • International Hospitals: Eight hospitals in England, serving local patients (2.4% of 2024 revenue).
  • Other Services: Home health, hospice, and rehabilitation for ongoing patient support (not separately disclosed).

Growth and Expansion: The Hospital Hustle

  • Acquired three Texas hospitals for $112 million in 2024.
  • Bought nonhospital entities for $154 million in 2024.
  • Expanded to 190 hospitals and 124 surgery centers by end of 2024.
  • Invested $4.875 billion in new facilities and upgrades in 2024.
  • Entered England with eight hospitals by the end of 2024.

What Makes HCA Stand Out in the Waiting Room?

HCA operates one of the largest hospital networks in the U.S, with a strong focus on Florida and Texas. Its centralized business processes help control costs and improve efficiency. The company’s broad service range covers nearly every aspect of patient care.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Revenue was $70.60 billion in 2024, up 8.7% from 2023.
  • Net income reached $5.76 billion in 2024, up 9.9% year-on-year.
  • Outpatient services made up 38% of patient revenue in 2024.
  • Florida and Texas hospitals generated 52% of 2024 revenue.

Bottom Line

HCA has grown by expanding its hospital network and diversifying services. Its scale and integrated care model help it adapt to changing healthcare needs.

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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

34.92%

Operating Margin

15.67%

Net Income Margin

8.89%

Return on Equity

-123.20%

Return on Capital

27.09%

Return on Assets

11.06%

Earnings Yield

7.75%

Dividend Yield

0.78%

Payout Ratio

10.04%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$85.57BMarket 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

221.84M

Volume

1.46K

Avg. Volume

1.62M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$26.68B

Operating Income

$11.97B

EBITDA

$15.67B

Operating Cash Flow

$13.00B

Capital Expenditure

-$5.07B

Free Cash Flow

$7.93B

Cash & ST Invst.

$940.00M

Total Debt

$49.85B

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
Q22025-06-301.6%
Q32025-09-303.0%
Q42025-12-311.8%
Q12026-03-31-2.1%
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
Q22025-06-305.9%
Q32025-09-301.9%
Q42025-12-3117.0%
Q12026-03-31-12.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$19.11B

+4.3%

Gross Profit

$2.86B

-62.1%

Gross Margin

14.98%

N/A

Market Cap

$85.57BMarket 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

$267.41K

N/A

Employees

320,000

N/A

Net Income

$1.62B

+0.6%

EBITDA

$3.80B

+1.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$940.00M

-11.3%

Total Debt

$49.85B

+7.3%

Accounts Receivable

$11.32B

+2.1%

Inventory

$1.68B

-6.3%

Long Term Debt

$41.31B

-3.7%

Short Term Debt

$8.53B

+142.5%

Return on Assets

11.06%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

28.38%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$895.00M

+35.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$2.01B

+22.0%

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Questions About HCA

What is the current price of HCA Healthcare?

HCA Healthcare is trading at $385.74 per share.

What is the 52-week range for HCA Healthcare?

Over the past 52 weeks, HCA Healthcare has traded between $330.00 and $556.52.

How much debt does HCA Healthcare have?

As of the most recent reporting period, HCA Healthcare reported total debt of $49.85B.

How much cash does HCA Healthcare have on hand?

HCA Healthcare reported $940.00M 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 0.78%.

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