HCA
HCA Holdings Inc
NYSE: HCA · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
$434.78
+0.66% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$96.68B
P/E ratio
14.90
P/S ratio
1.27x
EPS (TTM)
$29.02
Dividend yield
0.62%
52W range
$328 – $556
Volume
1.1M
HCA Holdings Inc (HCA) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
7 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+9.9%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+4.3%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+10.9%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+1.4%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
67%
2 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
+6.3%
2025-10-24
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | $7.15 | +0.3% | $474.03 | $445.77 | -6.0% |
| 2026-01-27 | $8.14 | +9.7% | $472.38 | $491.23 | +4.0% |
| 2025-10-24 | $6.96 | +21.5% | $440.16 | $467.86 | +6.3% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $7.13 | $7.15 | +0.3% | $19.11B | +4.3% |
| 2025-12-31 | $7.42 | $8.14 | +9.7% | $19.51B | +6.7% |
| 2025-09-30 | $5.73 | $6.96 | +21.5% | $19.16B | +9.6% |
| 2025-06-30 | $6.32 | $6.84 | +8.2% | $18.61B | +6.4% |
| 2025-03-31 | $5.75 | $6.45 | +12.2% | $18.32B | +5.7% |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.14 | $6.22 | +1.3% | $18.29B | +5.7% |
| 2024-09-30 | $4.98 | $4.88 | -2.0% | $17.49B | +7.9% |
| 2024-06-30 | $4.93 | $5.50 | +11.6% | $17.49B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $5.09 | $5.36 | +5.3% | $17.34B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $5.05 | $5.90 | +16.8% | $17.30B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $3.97 | $3.91 | -1.5% | $16.21B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $30.53 | $79.4B | +5.1% | 21 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $33.67 | $83.3B | +4.9% | 21 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $36.50 | $87.5B | +5.0% | 21 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $39.50 | $91.8B | +5.0% | 21 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $42.75 | $96.5B | +5.1% | 21 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has HCA Holdings Inc beaten earnings estimates?
HCA Holdings Inc has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +9.9% over the last 4 quarters.
How does HCA stock react to earnings?
HCA stock has moved an average of +1.4% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 67% of those quarters.
What is HCA Holdings Inc's revenue growth rate?
HCA Holdings Inc reported year-over-year revenue growth of +4.3% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +10.9% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for HCA in 2026?
Analysts expect HCA Holdings Inc to report EPS of $30.53 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $79.4B, based on estimates from 21 analysts.