HCA Healthcare Inc. (HCA)
NYSE: HCAHealthcareMedical Care FacilitiesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 439.17 0.00%
HCA stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $95.08B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.72
- Forward P/E
- 13.72
- EPS (TTM)
- $29.83
- Dividend yield
- 0.68% ($3.00)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 16, 2026
- 52-week range
- 353.99 – 556.52
- Day range
- 427.59 – 442.50
- Volume / Avg
- 995.82K / 1.48M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 216.50M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
HCA stock today
HCA Healthcare (HCA) closed at $439.17 on Oct 7, up 1.61% (+$6.97), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, HCA sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $353.99 to $556.52: 21.1% below the high, set on Mar 12, 2026 and 24.1% above the low. HCA is down 5.6% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 0.8%.
At 14.7x trailing earnings, HCA Healthcare trades below the peer-group median of 17.7x. Its forward P/E of 13.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $6.73. HCA Healthcare pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share, a 0.68% yield at the current price.
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About HCA Healthcare
Company profileHCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services in the United States. The company owns, manages, and operates hospitals, ASCs, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, as well as rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, physician practices, home health agencies, hospices, outpatient physical therapy providers, home and community-based services providers, and various other facilities. Its general and acute care hospitals offer medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic services, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical Care Facilities
- CEO
- Mr. Samuel N. Hazen
- Headquarters
- Nashville, TN
- Employees
- 230,000
- IPO year
- 2011
- Website
- hcahealthcare.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, HCA Healthcare generated $75.60 billion in revenue, up 7.1% from fiscal 2024, its 9th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $6.78 billion (+17.8% year over year), for a net margin of 9.0% versus a median of 8.2% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $28.33, up from $22.00.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $75.60B | $70.60B | $64.97B | $60.23B | $58.75B |
| Growth | +7.08% | +8.67% | +7.86% | +2.52% | +14.01% |
| Net income | $6.78B | $5.76B | $5.24B | $5.64B | $6.96B |
| EPS (diluted) | $28.33 | $22.00 | $18.97 | $19.15 | $21.16 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (26 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$459.27+4.58%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 14
- Hold 10
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $6.73
- Last reported (Q1 2026)
- Apr 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $7.15 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $3.00
- Dividend yield
- 0.68%
- Last payment
- $0.78
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 16, 2026
HCA news
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- BMO Capital Initiates Coverage of HCA Healthcare at OutperformNasdaq
- Can Pediatrix Sustain Growth Despite Lower Patient Volumes?NasdaqMD, THC, HCA
HCA Healthcare peers
Healthcare sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THCTenet Healthcare Corporation | 259.83 | +0.53% | $20.92B | vs HCA |
| EHCEncompass Health Corporation | 122.48 | -1.77% | $12.08B | vs HCA |
| DVADaVita Inc. | 176.78 | -2.01% | $11.28B | vs HCA |
| FMSFresenius Medical Care AG ADR | 20.69 | -7.72% | $11.01B | vs HCA |
| UHSUniversal Health Services Inc. | 174.62 | -1.39% | $10.29B | vs HCA |
| ENSGThe Ensign Group Inc. | 169.22 | -1.65% | $9.86B | vs HCA |
| PACSPACS Group Inc. | 43.19 | +0.89% | $6.84B | vs HCA |
| CHEChemed Corp | 501.45 | -1.65% | $6.55B | vs HCA |
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HCA Healthcare stock FAQ
What is HCA Healthcare's stock price today?
HCA last traded at $439.17 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 1.61% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does HCA Healthcare pay a dividend?
Yes. HCA Healthcare pays $3.00 per share annually, a 0.68% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.78 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 16, 2026.
When is HCA Healthcare's next earnings date?
HCA Healthcare is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $6.73.
What is HCA's P/E ratio?
HCA trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.72 and a forward P/E of 13.72, compared with a median of 17.7 for its closest peers.
Is HCA Healthcare in the S&P 500?
Yes. HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is HCA Healthcare's CEO?
Mr. Samuel N. Hazen is the chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare Inc., which has about 230,000 employees.
What is the HCA 52-week high?
The 52-week high for HCA is $556.52 and the 52-week low is $353.99. The stock is currently 21.1% below its high.