HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)
Healthcare • Medical Care Facilities
StockNYSEUnited StatesUS40412C1018
499.21 USD
-0.29% today Updated 13 Nov 2026 16:52
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Price history
Daily prices in USD. Dividends, results and news are marked on the day they happened; click a day to see them.
Updated 13 Nov 2026 16:52. Information, not advice. Showing the last 12 months. Create a free account to see the whole history
Results
Next results
26 Jan 2027
in 74 days · 08:00 · estimate 8.20
Last results
7.22 vs 6.63 estimated
27 Oct 2026 · Beat +9.0%
Beat the estimate
10 of 12
1 missed · 1 in line · 2 beats in a row
Average surprise
+7.7%
reported against the estimate, last 12 quarters
Earnings per share: estimate and reported
Estimate Reported: beat Reported: miss In line
Quarterly results
| Date | EPS estimate | EPS reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2027 08:00 | 8.20 | — | — | Upcoming |
| 27 Oct 2026 07:00 | 6.63 | 7.22 | +9.0% | Beat |
| 24 Jul 2026 07:00 | 7.50 | 7.59 | +1.2% | Beat |
| 24 Apr 2026 07:00 | 7.13 | 7.15 | +0.3% | In line |
| 27 Jan 2026 07:00 | 7.48 | 8.01 | +7.1% | Beat |
| 24 Oct 2025 07:00 | 5.73 | 6.96 | +21.6% | Beat |
| 25 Jul 2025 07:00 | 6.32 | 6.84 | +8.2% | Beat |
| 25 Apr 2025 07:00 | 5.75 | 6.45 | +12.1% | Beat |
| 24 Jan 2025 07:00 | 6.14 | 6.22 | +1.2% | Beat |
| 25 Oct 2024 07:00 | 4.98 | 4.90 | -1.6% | Miss |
| 23 Jul 2024 08:00 | 4.93 | 5.50 | +11.6% | Beat |
| 26 Apr 2024 08:00 | 5.09 | 5.36 | +5.4% | Beat |
| 30 Jan 2024 07:00 | 5.05 | 5.90 | +16.8% | Beat |
| 24 Oct 2023 07:00 | 3.97 | 3.91 | -1.6% | Miss |
| 27 Jul 2023 07:00 | 4.24 | 4.29 | +1.2% | Beat |
| 21 Apr 2023 07:00 | 3.92 | 4.93 | +25.8% | Beat |
| 27 Jan 2023 07:00 | 4.79 | 4.64 | -3.2% | Miss |
| 21 Oct 2022 06:00 | 3.86 | 3.93 | +1.8% | Beat |
| 22 Jul 2022 06:00 | 3.71 | 4.21 | +13.5% | Beat |
| 22 Apr 2022 07:00 | 4.24 | 4.12 | -2.7% | Miss |
| 27 Jan 2022 07:00 | 4.52 | 4.42 | -2.2% | Miss |
| 22 Oct 2021 07:00 | 4.01 | 4.57 | +13.9% | Beat |
| 20 Jul 2021 07:00 | 3.16 | 4.37 | +38.3% | Beat |
| 22 Apr 2021 07:00 | 3.33 | 4.14 | +24.4% | Beat |
| 02 Feb 2021 07:00 | 3.59 | 4.13 | +15.1% | Beat |
| 26 Oct 2020 07:00 | 2.26 | 1.92 | -15.0% | Miss |
| 22 Jul 2020 07:00 | -0.33 | 1.50 | +550.8% | Beat |
| 21 Apr 2020 09:00 | 2.65 | 2.33 | -12.1% | Miss |
| 28 Jan 2020 08:00 | 3.09 | 3.09 | +0.0% | In line |
| 29 Oct 2019 08:00 | 2.13 | 2.23 | +4.8% | Beat |
| 30 Jul 2019 08:00 | 2.46 | 2.21 | -10.1% | Miss |
| 30 Apr 2019 08:00 | 2.33 | 2.97 | +27.2% | Beat |
| 29 Jan 2019 08:00 | 2.58 | 2.99 | +15.7% | Beat |
| 30 Oct 2018 08:00 | 1.91 | 2.16 | +13.4% | Beat |
| 25 Jul 2018 08:00 | 2.16 | 2.29 | +6.2% | Beat |
| 01 May 2018 08:00 | 2.07 | 2.33 | +12.7% | Beat |
| 30 Jan 2018 08:00 | 1.88 | 2.13 | +13.6% | Beat |
| 31 Oct 2017 08:00 | 1.21 | 1.21 | -0.2% | In line |
| 25 Jul 2017 08:00 | 1.81 | 1.75 | -3.2% | Miss |
| 02 May 2017 08:00 | 1.74 | 1.74 | +0.3% | In line |
| 31 Jan 2017 08:00 | 1.78 | 1.89 | +6.3% | Beat |
| 27 Oct 2016 08:00 | 1.42 | 1.61 | +13.2% | Beat |
| 28 Jul 2016 08:00 | 1.56 | 1.66 | +6.6% | Beat |
| 03 May 2016 08:00 | 1.49 | 1.71 | +14.9% | Beat |
| 28 Jan 2016 08:00 | 1.40 | 1.69 | +21.0% | Beat |
| 27 Oct 2015 08:00 | 1.19 | 1.17 | -1.4% | Miss |
| 05 Aug 2015 08:00 | 1.34 | 1.37 | +2.1% | Beat |
| 05 May 2015 08:00 | 1.23 | 1.35 | +10.1% | Beat |
| 03 Feb 2015 08:00 | 1.23 | 1.33 | +8.3% | Beat |
| 28 Oct 2014 08:00 | 1.11 | 1.18 | +6.0% | Beat |
Annual results · USD
| Year | Revenue | Change | Net income | Net margin | EPS | EPS change | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75.6B | +7.1% | 6.8B | 9.0% | 28.33 | +28.8% | 7.7B |
| 2024 | 70.6B | +8.7% | 5.8B | 8.2% | 22.00 | +16.0% | 5.6B |
| 2023 | 65B | +7.9% | 5.2B | 8.1% | 18.97 | -0.9% | 4.7B |
| 2022 | 60.2B | — | 5.6B | 9.4% | 19.15 | — | 4.1B |
Dates and earnings per share from the company reports as collected by the data provider; the estimate is the analysts' average before the report. Information, not advice.
Prices by day, week and month
| Period | Opening price | High | Low | Closing price | Change | Volume | Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 In progress | 475.34 | 521.48 | 460.68 | 500.34 | +5.74% | 13,234,412 | |
| Oct 2026 | 427.25 | 488.00 | 422.45 | 473.19 | +10.88% | 27,670,100 | |
| Sep 2026 | 418.43 | 446.36 | 396.00 | 426.74 | +2.97% | 31,865,200 | 0.7800 |
| Aug 2026 | 404.71 | 436.50 | 395.56 | 414.45 | +2.95% | 24,752,900 | |
| Jul 2026 | 389.77 | 429.54 | 353.99 | 402.59 | +3.26% | 39,251,500 | |
| Jun 2026 | 371.00 | 399.38 | 356.89 | 389.89 | +3.00% | 36,657,300 | 0.7800 |
| May 2026 | 435.33 | 441.65 | 376.51 | 378.54 | -12.87% | 29,301,500 | |
| Apr 2026 | 473.10 | 512.14 | 422.19 | 434.45 | -8.20% | 22,821,500 | |
| Mar 2026 | 530.00 | 556.52 | 461.88 | 473.24 | -10.66% | 23,645,500 | 0.7800 |
| Feb 2026 | 489.58 | 552.90 | 488.52 | 529.70 | +8.49% | 22,268,800 | |
| 51 older periods: create a free account to see the whole history | |||||||
Prices in USD, adjusted for splits but not for dividends. Weeks run Monday to Friday and months follow the calendar; the change compares each close with the previous period's. Dividends are those whose ex-dividend date falls in the period, per share. Information, not advice.
News
- What Really Drove HCA Stock Higher? (opens in a new tab) Trefis · 11 Nov 2026 21:23
- HCA Healthcare Named a Best Employer for Veterans by Military Times for Seventh Consecutive Year (opens in a new tab) 11 Nov 2026 13:30
- Here's How Much $100 Invested In HCA Healthcare 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today (opens in a new tab) Benzinga · 10 Nov 2026 12:00
- Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: Ulta Beauty, Accenture, HCA in Focus (opens in a new tab) Zacks · 09 Nov 2026 11:03
- HCA Healthcare: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors (opens in a new tab) Motley Fool · 07 Nov 2026 17:35
- If You Invested $1000 in HCA Healthcare a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now (opens in a new tab) Zacks · 06 Nov 2026 12:30
- Hospital Stocks Soared as Democrats Took Congress (opens in a new tab) 24/7 Wall St. · 05 Nov 2026 19:44
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) Gains Policy Tailwind After Democratic Midterm Sweep (opens in a new tab) Simply Wall St. · 05 Nov 2026 16:12
- Oscar Slips As LifeStance, HCA Climb On Earnings, Payment Hike (opens in a new tab) Investor's Business Daily · 05 Nov 2026 14:12
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy? (opens in a new tab) Zacks · 05 Nov 2026 13:35
- Top stocks to watch on Democratic gains: First Solar, NextEra Energy, HCA Healthcare (opens in a new tab) Investing.com · 04 Nov 2026 16:06
- HCA Healthcare, Centene, Oscar Ride Blue Wave To Buy Points (opens in a new tab) Investor's Business Daily · 04 Nov 2026 13:48
- Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on HCA Healthcare, Raises Price Target to $510 (opens in a new tab) Benzinga · 03 Nov 2026 12:52
- Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning HCA Healthcare Stock In The Last 15 Years (opens in a new tab) Benzinga · 02 Nov 2026 17:00
- HCA Announces Proposed Public Offering of Senior Notes (opens in a new tab) 02 Nov 2026 13:27
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Key data
- Previous close
- 500.66 USD
- Market cap
- 104.5B
- Dividend yield
- 0.62%
- 5-year average yield
- 0.77%
- Payout ratio
- 10%
- Last dividend
- 0.7800 USD · 15 Dec 2026
- Next ex-dividend date
- 15 Dec 2026
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Country
- United States
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical Care Facilities
- Currency
- USD
Dividends
| Ex-dividend date | Per share |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2026 | 0.7800 USD |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 0.7800 USD |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 0.7800 USD |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 0.7200 USD |
| 8 older dividends: create a free account to see them | |
Why this score
| Part of the score | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Dividends per year as a share of today's price. Very high yields count for less: they often signal trouble. | 2.6 / 25 |
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| Dividend safety Can the company keep paying? The dividend against free cash flow and earnings, plus debt and interest cover. | 19.3 / 25 |
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| Dividend growth How many years in a row the dividend has risen, and how fast. | 11.2 / 15 |
|
| Quality Return on equity, net margin and how stable the margins are. | 11.0 / 15 | — |
| Valuation Free cash flow yield and the P/E against its sector. | 8.1 / 10 |
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| Analysts How far the analysts' average target is from today's price. | 0.9 / 5 |
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- Total debt has risen three years in a row
Income profile: it pays a dividend, so it is scored mainly on the dividend and how safe it is. Based on 95% of the figures (grade A). Warnings take 6 points off.
Warnings take points off and some cap the score. In your account the score also considers how the share fits your portfolio. How the score works
Figures
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (trailing) | 16.78× | Fair | 30.56× |
| P/E (forward) | 16.18× | Fair | 14.16× |
| Price / book | -13.21× | Weak | 3.5× |
| Price / sales | 1.34× | Good | 3.33× |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.15× | Fair | 11.19× |
| Free cash flow yield | 3.7% | Fair | 2.1% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 42.8% | Good | 54.9% |
| Operating margin | 15.3% | Good | 5.8% |
| Net margin | 8.6% | Fair | 1.2% |
| Return on assets | 12.2% | Good | 2.7% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth / year | 7.9% | Fair | 10.1% |
| EPS growth / year | 13.9% | Good | 10.2% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / equity | -8.08× | Good | 0.4× |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 3.26× | Weak | 1.46× |
| Interest cover | 5.32× | Fair | 2.17× |
| Current ratio | 0.82× | Weak | 2.64× |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payout of earnings | 10.2% | Good | 0% |
| Payout of free cash flow | 17.2% | Good | 28.7% |
| Payout of free cash flow (3 years) | 11.3% | Good | — |
| Dividend growth / year | 10.9% | Good | 6.5% |
| Years of rising dividends | 5 | Fair | 1.5 |
The reading follows general rules of thumb and each sector has its own norms: compare with the sector median when it is shown. Information, not advice.
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