# HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Care Facilities
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrast...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $469.03 USD |
| Market Cap | $101.55B |
| P/E (TTM) | 15.79 |
| EPS (TTM) | $29.71 |
| 52-Week Range | $353.99 – $556.52 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.65% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.65% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $3.06 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.12 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 5 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 8.3% / 9.1% / 10.2% / -19.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 10.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 11.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 10.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 11.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | $0.7800 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-06-16 | $0.7800 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-17 | $0.7800 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.7200 | 2025-12-29 |
| 2025-09-16 | $0.7200 | 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-06-16 | $0.7200 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-17 | $0.7200 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.6600 | 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-09-16 | $0.6600 | 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.6600 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.6600 | 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-12-13 | $0.6000 | 2023-12-28 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/hca/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does HCA Healthcare, Inc. do?

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) operates in the Medical - Care Facilities industry within the Healthcare sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is HCA's market cap?

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) has a market capitalization of approximately $101.55 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does HCA pay a dividend?

Yes, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.65%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does HCA pay dividends?

HCA Healthcare, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.12 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is HCA's payout ratio?

HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/hca
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/hca/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/hca/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/hca/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/hca/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/hca/peers

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