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About HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2024, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals, 124 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent-care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across 20 states and a small foothold in England.
Ticker
$HCA
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
271,000
Headquarters
Website
HCA Healthcare Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$101B
18.10
$23.73
1.40
$2.82
0.67%
Price and volume
Market cap
$101B
Beta
1.4
52-week high
$432.36
52-week low
$289.98
Average daily volume
1.2M
Dividend rate
$2.82
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.976
Quick ratio
0.715
Long term debt to equity
-3,332.795
Total debt to equity
-3,745.073
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
11.47%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.13%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
14,499
Gross margin (TTM)
40.89%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.21%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.24%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
21.60%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$270,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
11.84%
Return on equity (TTM)
13,631.68%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
18.102
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.47
Price to book
-23.65
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-7.08
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.633
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.83%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
29.355
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.66%
Forward dividend yield
0.67%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.37%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
11.48%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.55%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.58%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.21%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
17.13%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.89%
What the Analysts think about HCA Healthcare
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for HCA Healthcare stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
HCA increased its full-year 2025 earnings outlook to $25.50–27.00 per share from $24.05–25.85, signaling strong demand for medical procedures. (Reuters)
HCA reported adjusted EPS of $6.84 in Q2 2025, topping analyst estimates of $6.25, highlighting strong pricing power and operational efficiency. (Reuters)
In Q1 2025, HCA's EPS reached $6.45, outpacing forecasts of $5.76, while same-facility admissions rose 2.6%, reflecting robust volume recovery. (Reuters)
Same-facility inpatient surgeries dropped 0.3% and outpatient surgeries slipped 0.6% in Q2 2025, raising concerns about future revenue growth potential. (Reuters)
As of June 30, 2025, HCA had total debt of $44.483 billion compared to cash of $939 million, leaving the company highly leveraged and vulnerable to higher interest rates. (SEC)
HCA reached a $1.53 million settlement with California and other states over unlawful nurse training repayment agreements, pointing to potential regulatory and compliance issues. (California DOJ)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Sept 2025.
HCA Healthcare Financial Performance
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HCA Healthcare Earnings Performance
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HCA Healthcare News
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for HCA Healthcare stock?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a market cap of $101B as of October 06, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for HCA Healthcare stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock is 18.1 as of October 06, 2025.
Does HCA Healthcare stock pay dividends?
Yes, the HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 06, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.82 and the yield is 0.67%. HCA Healthcare has a payout ratio of 11.47% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next HCA Healthcare dividend payment date?
The next HCA Healthcare (HCA) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for HCA Healthcare?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a beta rating of 1.4. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.