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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Free Cash Flow Yield: 8.81%

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Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s free cash flow yield high or low?

HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 8.81% is 44% above its 5-year average of 6.14%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.74%–10.43%).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 26.89% above its 12-month average of 6.94%.

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HCA Free Cash Flow Yield
8.81%+63.75% 1Y
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HCA Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

HCA Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

HCA Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

8.81%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

6.94%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

6.35%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

6.34%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

7.16%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

7.51%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+26.89%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+38.78%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+38.93%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+23.06%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+17.39%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

HCA Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)$88.05B8.81%6.94%6.35%6.34%
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs ›$86.74B7.28%5.93%5.03%6.06%
Cigna Corporation (CI)vs ›$77.02B9.86%8.66%9.49%9.22%
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$104.05B5.24%4.52%4.49%4.32%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs ›$62.78B6.27%5.48%4.50%5.46%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs ›$113.82B3.21%3.06%3.42%3.84%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs ›$114.38B10.36%13.28%12.27%10.96%
Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs ›$54.76B2.83%4.06%5.92%6.59%
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs ›$53.55B8.22%8.18%9.51%10.22%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs ›$52.72B7.69%6.15%5.30%4.93%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

8.81%

Earnings Yield

7.33%

Dividend Yield

0.76%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The free cash flow yield for HCA stock is 8.81%.
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 8.81% is 44% above its 5-year average of 6.14%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.74%–10.43%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for HCA stock is 6.94%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for HCA stock is 6.35%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for HCA stock is 6.34%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for HCA stock is 7.16%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for HCA stock is 7.51%.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-168.81%
2026-06-158.97%
2026-06-129.03%
2026-06-119.24%
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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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