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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the combination of a negative $6.3B equity base and a compressed 4.7% free cash flow margin suggests significant long-term solvency and operational risks that outweigh the current 13.80 P/E valuation.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 24, 2026 | $7.15vs $7.12+0.4% | $19.1Bvs $19.1B+0.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 | $8.01vs $7.46+7.4% | $19.5Bvs $19.7B-0.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | $6.96vs $5.79+20.2% | $19.2Bvs $18.6B+3.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | $6.84vs $6.29+8.7% | $18.6Bvs $18.5B+0.6% |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $423.11 | $93.86B | 14.91 | 7.08% | 8.97% | — | 0.7% | |
| $191.20 | $16.75B | 12.34 | 3.12% | 7.94% | 19.56% | — | |
| $3.82 | $538.36M | 1.01 | -1.18% | -0.41% | — | — | |
| $161.26 | $10.09B | 6.98 | 9.71% | 8.56% | 20.65% | — | |
| $170.87 | $9.98B | 29.26 | 18.72% | 6.89% | 16.61% | — | |
| $16.51 | $2.05B | 13.99 | 5.12% | 2.42% | 6.57% | — |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) reported $76.39B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 284% increase from $19.91B in 1996.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) grew revenue by 7.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) is profitable, generating $6.79B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (9.0% net margin).
Yes, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.70%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) generated $7.93B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.