HCA Healthcare Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
HCA's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 10.1% earnings payout ratio & 8.6% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 78.5% net debt / total assets & 0.8x current ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 30.19% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 10.1%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 8.6%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 5.7%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 78.5%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
- Debt-to-Equity: -16.7Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
- Return on Equity: -244.8%Return on equity is below industry norms.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
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CautionDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout HCA Healthcare Inc.
HCA Healthcare Inc. is a leading healthcare services company that owns and operates hospitals and extensive ambulatory care networks across 20 states and the United Kingdom. It provides a comprehensive range of medical services through approximately 186 hospitals offering inpatient and outpatient care, including intensive care, cardiac care, emergency services, surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. The company also manages around 2,400 sites of care such as freestanding surgery centers, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, physician clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, home health, and hospice services. HCA Healthcare Inc. focuses on integrating services to deliver high-quality, efficient patient care tailored to local community needs, leveraging shared technology, equipment, personnel, and economies of scale for medical supplies and administrative services. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, it plays a vital role in the U.S. healthcare landscape, particularly in high-demand regions like Florida and Texas.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.68%
Annual Dividend
$2.94
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
10.13%
FCF Payout Ratio
8.60%
Stock Price
$435.19
52-Week Range
$330.00 – $556.52
Dividend History (2016–2025)
HCA annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
HCA earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 16, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 30, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
8.74%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
30.19%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
0.00%
3-Year Total Growth
28.57%
5-Year Total Growth
274.03%
10-Year Total Growth
0.00%
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