HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Financials
Key financial figures for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (Q2 2026).
HCA Healthcare posted Q2 2026 revenue of $20.230 billion (+8.7% YoY) and diluted EPS of $7.62 (+11.6% YoY), but lowered full-year 2026 guidance on softer payer mix and Medicaid supplemental payment assumptions. Revenue reached $20.230 billion in Q2 2026, up from $18.605 billion in Q2 2025 (+8.7% YoY) Diluted EPS was $7.62 versus $6.83 a year ago (+11.6% YoY); Adjusted EPS was $7.59 Adjusted EBITDA grew to $4.027 billion from $3.849 billion (+4.6% YoY) Same-facility admissions rose 2.5% and same-facility equivalent admissions rose 2.7%; same-facility revenue per equivalent admission grew 6.4% to $19,391, reflecting favorable payer mix/acuity Emergency room visits grew 3.5% YoY to 2.526 million; inpatient surgery cases were roughly flat to slightly down (-2.3%) Management lowered full-year 2026 guidanc. On the outlook: HCA lowered full-year 2026 guidance following Q2 results: revenue to $77.0 billion-$79.5 billion (from $76.5 billion-$80.0 billion), Adjusted EBITDA to $15.4 billion-$16.1 billion (from $15.55 billion-$16.45 billion), and diluted EPS to $28.70-$30.50 (from $29.01-$31.50), reflecting updated assumptions for health insurance exchange payer mix and Medicaid supplemental payment programs. Figures are for Q2 2026, as HCA Healthcare, Inc. reported them.
- Revenue
- $20.2B
- Net Income
- $1.9B
- EPS
- $7.70
- Total Assets
- $63.3B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $2.3B
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $20.2B | $1.7B | $7.62 | 15.16% | $1.1B |
| Q1 FY2026 | $19.1B | $1.6B | $7.15 | 14.98% | $895M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $19.5B | $1.9B | $8.14 | 16.29% | $870M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $19.2B | $1.6B | $6.96 | 15.47% | $3.1B |
| Q2 FY2025 | $18.6B | $1.7B | $6.83 | 15.95% | $3.0B |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $75.6B | $6.8B | $28.38 | 15.83% | $7.7B |
| FY2024 | $70.6B | $5.8B | $22.00 | 14.94% | $5.6B |
| FY2023 | $65.0B | $5.2B | $18.96 | 14.82% | $4.7B |
Frequently asked questions
What was HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s revenue last quarter?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. reported revenue of $20.23 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 8.7% from the same period a year earlier.
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc. profitable?
Yes. HCA Healthcare, Inc. reported net income of $1.70 billion for Q2 FY2026, a net margin of 8.4% on revenue.
How has HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s margin trended?
Operating margin was 15.16% in Q2 FY2026, compared with 15.95% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
When does HCA Healthcare, Inc. report next?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. is scheduled to report results on 2026-10-23. The company has confirmed that date.
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