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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $7.93B

The free cash flow (FCF) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) is $7.93B. It is above its 12-month average by 18.93% ($6.67B).

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HCA Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$7.69B+36.41% 1Y
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HCA Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$7.93B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$6.67B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$5.54B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$5.65B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$4.38B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$3.66B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$2.94B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+18.93%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+43.18%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+40.20%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+80.84%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+116.60%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+169.88%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$7.93B

FCF Yield

8.81%

Price/FCF

11.3

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for HCA stock is $7.93B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA stock is $6.67B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA stock is $5.54B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA stock is $5.65B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA stock is $4.38B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA stock is $3.66B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for HCA stock is $2.94B.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$7.69B
2024-12-31$5.64B
2023-12-31$4.69B
2022-12-31$4.13B
2021-12-31$5.38B
2020-12-31$6.40B
2019-12-31$3.44B
2018-12-31$3.19B
2017-12-31$2.41B
2016-12-31$2.89B
2015-12-31$2.36B
2014-12-31$2.27B
2013-12-31$1.74B
2012-12-31$2.31B
2011-12-31$2.25B
2010-12-31$1.76B
2009-12-31$1.43B
2008-12-31$197.00M
2007-12-31$-48.00M
2006-12-31$-20.00M
2005-12-31$1.57B
2004-12-31$1.54B
2003-12-31$328.00M
2002-12-31$1.03B
2001-12-31$43.00M
2000-12-31$392.00M
1999-12-31$-64.00M
1998-12-31$661.00M
1997-12-31$61.00M
1996-12-31$1.22B

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
Healthcare / Medical - Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
CEO
Samuel N. Hazen