What one share of HCA Healthcare holds
HCA Healthcare, Inc. is one of the leading health care services companies in the United States. At December 31, 2025, we operated 190 hospitals, comprised of 179 general acute care hospitals, seven behavioral hospitals, and four rehabilitation hospitals.
HCA Healthcare’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-03-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-03-31.
| Sales | $326.61 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $29.05 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $21.69 |
| Free cash flow | $33.89 |
| Dividends | $2.94 |
| Cash and investments | $4.22 |
| Debt | $215.80 |
| Book value | −$28.32 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | — | $2.44 | $3.05 | $3.31 | — | −$18.75 |
| 2010 | — | $2.76 | $3.03 | $4.02 | $9.43 | $27.90 |
| 2011 | — | $4.97 | $3.39 | $4.54 | — | −$18.88 |
| 2012 | — | $3.49 | $4.05 | $5.03 | $6.50 | −$21.80 |
| 2013 | — | $3.37 | $4.21 | $3.76 | — | −$18.81 |
| 2014 | — | $4.16 | $4.83 | $5.04 | — | −$18.77 |
| 2015 | — | $4.99 | $5.57 | $5.53 | — | −$19.06 |
| 2016 | $104.81 | $7.30 | $6.97 | $7.31 | — | −$19.71 |
| 2017 | $117.17 | $5.95 | $8.10 | $6.48 | — | −$19.44 |
| 2018 | $131.37 | $10.66 | $10.06 | $8.97 | $1.40 | −$14.44 |
| 2019 | $147.42 | $10.07 | $11.94 | $9.89 | $1.60 | −$8.30 |
| 2020 | $149.98 | $10.93 | $8.25 | $18.62 | $0.43 | $1.69 |
| 2021 | $178.71 | $21.16 | $10.88 | $16.37 | $1.92 | −$3.05 |
| 2022 | $204.41 | $19.15 | $14.92 | $14.01 | $2.24 | −$9.98 |
| 2023 | $235.04 | $18.96 | $17.16 | $16.96 | $2.40 | −$6.68 |
| 2024 | $269.68 | $22.00 | $18.62 | $21.54 | $2.64 | −$10.00 |
| 2025 | $315.66 | $28.33 | $20.64 | $32.12 | $2.88 | −$26.83 |
Common questions about HCA Healthcare
How much does one share of HCA Healthcare earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of HCA Healthcare earned $29.05 of profit on $326.61 of sales, keeping about 9¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does HCA Healthcare pay a dividend?
Yes. HCA Healthcare paid $2.94 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 10¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is HCA Healthcare’s book value per share?
HCA Healthcare’s book value is negative (−$28.32 per share): it owes more than everything it owns is recorded at, often after years of buying back its own shares, as of March 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of HCA Healthcare have?
Each share of HCA Healthcare has $4.22 of cash and investments and $215.80 of debt, as of March 31, 2026.
What is HCA Healthcare’s free cash flow per share?
$33.89 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has HCA Healthcare’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.44 in 2009 to $28.33 in 2025, growing about 16.6% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has HCA Healthcare bought back shares?
HCA Healthcare’s share count fell about 45% from 2009 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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