Quarterly ResultApr 29, 2026, 04:31 PM
HCA Q1 Revenue +4.3% to $19.109B; Diluted EPS +10.8% to $7.15
AI Summary
HCA Healthcare, Inc. reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with revenues increasing 4.3% to $19.109 billion and diluted earnings per share rising 10.8% to $7.15. The company also saw a significant increase in net cash provided by operating activities, reaching $2.014 billion. During the quarter, HCA repurchased $1.571 billion of its common stock and acquired nonhospital health care entities for $265 million.
Key Highlights
- HCA Q1 2026 revenues increased 4.3% to $19.109 billion from $18.321 billion in Q1 2025.
- Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. rose to $1.620 billion in Q1 2026 from $1.610 billion in Q1 2025.
- Diluted EPS increased 10.8% to $7.15 in Q1 2026 from $6.45 in Q1 2025.
- Net cash provided by operating activities grew to $2.014 billion in Q1 2026 from $1.651 billion in Q1 2025.
- Repurchased 3.157 million shares of common stock for $1.571 billion in Q1 2026.
- Acquired nonhospital health care entities for $265 million in Q1 2026.
- National Group revenues increased to $5.321 billion, Atlantic Group to $6.363 billion, and American Group to $6.566 billion.
- Estimated cost of total uncompensated care increased to $1.252 billion in Q1 2026 from $1.055 billion in Q1 2025.