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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 29.08

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Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 29.08 is 43% above its 5-year average of 20.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (11.08–29.08).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 14.29% above its 12-month average of 25.45.

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HCA Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

HCA Earnings Per Share (EPS)
28.62+28.51% 1Y
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HCA Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

HCA Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

HCA Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

29.08

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

25.45

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

22.39

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

20.36

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

14.81

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

11.41

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

8.37

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+14.29%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+29.86%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+42.83%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+96.32%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+154.86%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+247.51%

HCA Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)$88.05B29.0825.4522.3920.36
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs ›$86.74B23.5125.4925.2324.07
Cigna Corporation (CI)vs ›$77.02B23.5817.2718.4518.81
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$104.05B3.733.693.253.23
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs ›$62.78B41.0441.9840.3845.10
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs ›$113.82B16.866.6910.109.99
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs ›$114.38B3.56-0.481.470.84
Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs ›$54.76B13.047.818.103.88
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs ›$53.55B6.544.981.97-0.44
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs ›$52.72B3.955.865.655.38

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$29.08

Forward EPS (Est.)

$33.19

P/E Ratio

13.7

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for HCA stock is 29.08.
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 29.08 is 43% above its 5-year average of 20.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (11.08–29.08).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA stock is 25.45.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA stock is 22.39.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA stock is 20.36.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA stock is 14.81.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA stock is 11.41.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HCA stock is 8.37.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-3128.62
2024-12-3122.27
2023-12-3119.24
2022-12-3119.44
2021-12-3121.51
2020-12-3111.08
2019-12-3110.27
2018-12-3111.04
2017-12-316.33
2016-12-317.80
2015-12-315.34
2014-12-314.46
2013-12-313.54
2012-12-313.62
2011-12-315.17
2010-12-312.83
2009-12-313.08
2008-12-311.97
2007-12-312.56
2006-12-312.57
2005-12-313.24
2004-12-312.62
2003-12-312.66
2002-12-311.63
2001-12-311.69
2000-12-310.39
1999-12-311.12
1998-12-310.73
1997-12-31-0.46
1996-12-312.24

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About HCA Healthcare, Inc.

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 infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville, TN
320,000 employees
www.hcahealthcare.com
Healthcare / Medical - Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
CEO
Samuel N. Hazen
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