HCA — HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | HCA | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.80% | 1.51% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 30.20% | 6.62% |
| Payout Ratio | 10.3% | 29.1% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 9 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +0.2% | 5.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
9.09%
3-Year Growth
8.74%
5-Year Growth
30.20%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jun 16, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.7800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.7800 | +8.33% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.7200 | 0.00% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.7200 | 0.00% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.7200 | 0.00% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.7200 | +9.09% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.6600 | +10.00% |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.6000 | +7.14% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.5600 | +16.67% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
10.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
8.6%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $7.15 | $895.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $6.52 | $660.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $6.91 | $3.03B |
| Q3 2025 | $7.05 | $3.13B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.