Form 8-K

8-K — HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Accession: 0001193125-26-174933

Filed: 2026-04-24

Period: 2026-04-24

CIK: 0000860730

SIC: 8062 (SERVICES-GENERAL MEDICAL & SURGICAL HOSPITALS, NEC)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Other Events

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2026

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

001-11239

27-3865930

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

One Park Plaza

Nashville, Tennessee

37203

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (615) 344-9551

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

HCA

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 24, 2026, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 24, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On April 24, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.78 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2026.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release, dated April 24, 2026

Exhibit 104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HCA HEALTHCARE, INC.

Date:

April 24, 2026

By:

/s/ Michael A. Marks

Michael A. Marks

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INVESTOR CONTACT:

MEDIA CONTACT:

Frank Morgan

Harlow Sumerford

615-344-2688

615-344-1851

HCA Healthcare reports FIRST quarter 2026 results

Nashville, Tenn., April 24, 2026 – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Key first quarter metrics (all percentage changes compare 1Q 2026 to 1Q 2025 unless otherwise noted):

•

Revenues increased 4.3 percent to $19.109 billion

•

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. increased 0.6 percent to $1.620 billion

•

Diluted earnings per share and diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, increased 10.9 percent to $7.15 per diluted share

•

Adjusted EBITDA increased 1.9 percent to $3.802 billion

•

Cash flows from operating activities increased 22.0 percent to $2.014 billion

•

Same facility admissions increased 0.9 percent and same facility equivalent admissions increased 1.3 percent

"The start of the year presented a dynamic environment for HCA Healthcare. I want to recognize our colleagues for continuing to demonstrate a remarkable ability to adapt to changing conditions and deliver for our patients, communities, and stakeholders,” said Sam Hazen, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Healthcare.

Revenues in the first quarter of 2026 totaled $19.109 billion, compared to $18.321 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. totaled $1.620 billion, or $7.15 per diluted share, compared to $1.610 billion, or $6.45 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.

For the first quarter of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA totaled $3.802 billion, compared to $3.733 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. A table providing supplemental information on these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciling GAAP measures of financial performance to them is included in this release.

Same facility admissions increased 0.9 percent and same facility equivalent admissions increased 1.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the prior year period. Same facility emergency room visits increased 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the prior year period. Same facility inpatient surgeries declined 0.3 percent, and same facility outpatient surgeries declined 1.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same period of 2025. Same facility revenue per equivalent admission increased 3.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the first quarter of 2025.

During the first quarter of 2026, the Company did not experience a typical seasonal volume increase, primarily due to respiratory activity. Respiratory-related admissions were down 42 percent, and respiratory-related emergency room visits were down 32 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2025. In addition, a winter storm in January negatively impacted first quarter volumes in certain of our markets.

These unfavorable volume impacts were mostly offset by the recognition of certain Medicaid supplemental programs that were not included in the Company's initial 2026 guidance.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flows from Operations

As of March 31, 2026, HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s balance sheet reflected cash and cash equivalents of $940 million, total debt of $48.023 billion, and total assets of $61.450 billion. During the first quarter of 2026, capital expenditures totaled $1.119 billion, excluding acquisitions. Cash flows provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2026 totaled $2.014 billion, compared to $1.651 billion in the first quarter of 2025.

During the first quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 3.157 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $1.571 billion. The Company had $9.179 billion remaining under its repurchase authorization as of March 31, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $4.336 billion of availability under its credit facility (after giving effect to letters of credit and amounts reserved to backstop its commercial paper program).

Dividend

HCA today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.78 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2026.

The declaration and payment of any future dividend will be subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Future dividends are expected to be funded by cash balances and future cash flows from operations.

2026 Guidance

Today, the Company is reaffirming its 2026 estimated guidance ranges previously issued on January 27, 2026.

The Company’s guidance contains a number of assumptions, including, among others, the

Company’s current expectations regarding volume growth coupled with an anticipated mostly

stable operating environment, payer mix, the impact of current and future health care public

policy developments, including the estimated impact on health insurance exchanges from

administrative reforms and the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits, anticipated

results from resiliency initiatives, as well as general business or economic conditions, including

inflation and the impact of trade policies, including tariffs, and excludes the impact of items such

as, but not limited to, gains or losses on sales of facilities, losses on retirement of debt, legal

claims costs and impairment of long-lived assets. In addition, the Company’s guidance excludes

the impact of future approvals that could impact reimbursement under certain state Medicaid

directed and supplemental payments.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. A table reconciling forecasted net income

attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. to forecasted Adjusted EBITDA is included in this release.

The Company’s guidance is based on current plans and expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown uncertainties and risks, including those set forth below in the Company’s “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Earnings Conference Call

HCA Healthcare will host a conference call for investors at 9:00 a.m. Central Time today. All interested investors are invited to access a live audio broadcast of the call via webcast. The broadcast also will be available on a replay basis beginning this afternoon. The webcast can be accessed through the Company’s Investor Relations web page at

https://investor.hcahealthcare.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx.

About the Company

As of March 31, 2026, HCA operated 189 hospitals and approximately 2,600 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics, in 19 states and the United Kingdom.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include the Company’s financial guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026, as well as other statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words like “may,” “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “initiative” or “continue.” These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown uncertainties and risks, many of which are beyond our control, which could significantly affect current plans and expectations and our future financial position and results of operations. These factors include, but are not limited to, (1) changes in or related to general economic or business conditions nationally and regionally in our markets, including inflation, and the impact of trade policies, including changes in, or the imposition of, tariffs and/or trade barriers; changes in revenues resulting from declining patient volumes; changes in payer mix (including increases in uninsured and underinsured patients); potential increased expenses related to labor, pharmaceuticals, supply chain or other expenditures; workforce disruptions; supply and pharmaceutical shortages and disruptions (including as a result of tariffs or geopolitical disruptions); and the impact of federal government shutdowns, holds on or cancellations of congressionally authorized spending and interruptions in the distribution of governmental funds, (2) the impact of current and future health care public policy developments and the implementation of new, and possible changes to existing, federal, state or local laws and regulations affecting health care spending or the health care industry, including the expiration at the end of 2025 of enhanced premium tax credits (“EPTCs”) for eligible individuals purchasing insurance coverage through federal and state-based health insurance marketplaces, changes in the structure and administration of, and funding for, federal and state agencies and programs, effects of the 2025 Federal Budget Act (the “FBA”) and efforts to address health care affordability, (3) the impact of our significant indebtedness and the ability to refinance such indebtedness on acceptable terms, (4) the effects related to the implementation of sequestration spending reductions required under the Budget Control Act of 2011, related legislation extending these reductions, and the potential for future deficit or other spending reduction legislation that may alter current spending reductions, which include cuts to Medicare payments, or impose additional spending reductions, (5) the ability to achieve operating and financial

targets, develop and execute resiliency plans to offset to the extent possible impacts from the FBA, the expiration of EPTCs and tariffs, attain expected levels of patient volumes and revenues, and control the costs of providing services, (6) possible reductions or other changes in Medicare, Medicaid and other state programs, including Medicaid supplemental payment programs, Medicaid waiver programs and state directed payment arrangements, any of which may negatively impact reimbursements to health care providers and insurers and the size of the uninsured or underinsured population, (7) the results of our efforts to use technology and resilience initiatives, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to drive efficiencies, better outcomes and an enhanced patient experience, (8) increases in the amount and risk of collectability of uninsured accounts and deductibles and copayment amounts for insured accounts, (9) personnel-related capacity constraints, increases in wages and the ability to attract, utilize and retain qualified management and other personnel, including affiliated physicians, nurses and medical and technical support personnel, (10) the highly competitive nature of the health care business, (11) changes in service mix, revenue mix and service volumes, including potential declines in the population covered under third-party payer agreements, the ability to enter into and renew third-party payer provider agreements on acceptable terms and the impact of consumer-driven health plans and physician utilization trends and practices, (12) the efforts of health insurers, health care providers, large employer groups and others to contain health care costs, (13) the outcome of our continuing efforts to monitor, maintain and comply with appropriate laws, regulations, policies and procedures, (14) the availability and terms of capital to fund the expansion of our business and improvements to our existing facilities, (15) changes in accounting practices, (16) the emergence of and effects related to pandemics, epidemics and outbreaks of infectious diseases or other public health crises, (17) future divestitures which may result in charges and possible impairments of long-lived assets, (18) changes in business strategy or development plans, (19) delays in receiving or failure to receive payments for services provided, (20) the outcome of pending and any future tax audits, disputes and litigation associated with our tax positions, (21) the impact of known and unknown government investigations, litigation and other claims that may be made against us, (22) the impact of actual and potential cybersecurity incidents or security breaches involving us or our vendors and other third parties, (23) our ongoing ability to demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology and the impact of interoperability requirements, (24) the impact of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods, including Hurricanes Milton and Helene, physical risks from changing global weather patterns or similar events beyond our control on our assets and activities and the communities we serve, (25) changes in U.S. federal, state, or foreign tax laws, interpretations of tax laws by taxing authorities, other standard setting bodies or judicial decisions, (26) changes to, and the timing and amount of future approvals (if any) of, state Medicaid directed and supplemental payments and (27) other risk factors described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of the factors that will determine our future results are beyond our ability to control or predict. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements contained herein, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All references to “Company,” “HCA” and “HCA Healthcare” as used throughout this release refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc. and its affiliates.

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statements

First Quarter

Unaudited

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

2026

2025

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Revenues

19,109

100.0

18,321

100.0

Salaries and benefits

8,283

43.3

7,997

43.6

Supplies

2,853

14.9

2,764

15.1

Other operating expenses

4,180

21.9

3,845

21.0

Equity in earnings of affiliates

)

—

(18

)

(0.1

)

Depreciation and amortization

930

4.8

860

4.7

Interest expense

584

3.1

547

3.0

Losses (gains) on sales of facilities

—

)

—

16,822

88.0

15,994

87.3

Income before income taxes

2,287

12.0

2,327

12.7

Provision for income taxes

430

2.3

502

2.7

Net income

1,857

9.7

1,825

10.0

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

237

1.2

215

1.2

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.

1,620

8.5

1,610

8.8

Diluted earnings per share

7.15

6.45

Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share (millions)

226.652

249.440

Comprehensive income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.

1,598

1,640

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Unaudited

(Dollars in millions)

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

940

1,040

Accounts receivable

11,324

10,867

Inventories

1,681

1,652

Other

2,107

2,224

16,052

15,783

Property and equipment, at cost

67,365

66,275

Accumulated depreciation

(35,893

)

(35,134

)

31,472

31,141

Investments of insurance subsidiaries

387

485

Investments in and advances to affiliates

615

633

Goodwill and other intangible assets

10,504

10,293

Right-of-use operating lease assets

2,094

2,130

Other

326

255

61,450

60,720

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

4,806

4,659

Accrued salaries

2,022

2,525

Other accrued expenses

3,898

4,277

Short-term borrowings and long-term debt due within

one year

8,532

4,889

19,258

16,350

Long-term debt, less debt issuance costs and discounts

of $433 and $436

39,491

41,603

Professional liability risks

1,509

1,466

Right-of-use operating lease obligations

1,822

1,853

Income taxes and other liabilities

2,348

2,219

Stockholders' (deficit) equity:

Stockholders' deficit attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.

(6,303

)

(6,027

)

Noncontrolling interests

3,325

3,256

(2,978

)

(2,771

)

61,450

60,720

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

First Quarter

Unaudited

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

1,857

1,825

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Increase (decrease) in cash from operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(463

)

(327

)

Inventories and other assets

(360

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(990

)

(1,000

)

Depreciation and amortization

930

860

Income taxes

435

492

Losses (gains) on sales of facilities

)

Amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts

Share-based compensation

Other

Net cash provided by operating activities

2,014

1,651

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property and equipment

(1,119

)

(991

)

Acquisition of hospitals and health care entities

(265

)

(227

)

Sales of hospitals and health care entities

161

Change in investments

103

Other

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,282

)

(1,032

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Issuances of long-term debt

5,233

Net change in short-term borrowings and revolving credit facilities

1,435

220

Repayment of long-term debt

(58

)

(3,895

)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(191

)

(220

)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(57

)

Payment of dividends

(183

)

(180

)

Repurchase of common stock

(1,571

)

(2,506

)

Other

(262

)

(90

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(830

)

(1,495

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

(100

)

(873

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,040

1,933

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

940

1,060

Interest payments

569

539

Income tax (refunds) payments, net

)

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Operating Statistics

First Quarter

2026

2025

Operations:

Number of Hospitals

189

192

Number of Freestanding Outpatient

Surgery Centers*

119

125

Licensed Beds at End of Period

50,459

50,571

Weighted Average Beds in Service

42,848

42,862

Reported:

Admissions

580,258

576,361

% Change

0.7

Equivalent Admissions

1,023,575

1,012,090

% Change

1.1

Revenue per Equivalent Admission

18,669

18,102

% Change

3.1

Inpatient Revenue per Admission

20,297

19,349

% Change

4.9

Patient Days

2,774,607

2,836,616

% Change

-2.2

Equivalent Patient Days

4,894,407

4,981,098

% Change

-1.7

Inpatient Surgery Cases

133,262

133,759

% Change

-0.4

Outpatient Surgery Cases

240,061

246,620

% Change

-2.7

Emergency Room Visits

2,509,083

2,518,716

% Change

-0.4

Outpatient Revenues as a

Percentage of Patient Revenues

36.6

37.3

Average Length of Stay (days)

4.782

4.922

Occupancy**

75.5

76.9

Same Facility:

Admissions

576,766

571,712

% Change

0.9

Equivalent Admissions

1,015,685

1,002,211

% Change

1.3

Revenue per Equivalent Admission

18,692

18,125

% Change

3.1

Inpatient Revenue per Admission

20,327

19,366

% Change

5.0

Inpatient Surgery Cases

132,568

132,980

% Change

-0.3

Outpatient Surgery Cases

236,326

240,386

% Change

-1.7

Emergency Room Visits

2,493,971

2,486,264

% Change

0.3

* Excludes freestanding endoscopy centers (30 centers at March 31, 2026 and 26 centers at March 31, 2025).

** Reflects the rate of occupancy (patient days and observations) based on weighted average beds in service.

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Supplemental Non-GAAP Disclosures

Operating Results Summary

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

First Quarter

2026

2025

Revenues

19,109

18,321

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.

1,620

1,610

Losses (gains) on sales of facilities (net of tax)

)

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.,

as adjusted (a)

1,621

1,609

Depreciation and amortization

930

860

Interest expense

584

547

Provision for income taxes

430

502

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

237

215

Adjusted EBITDA (a)

3,802

3,733

Adjusted EBITDA margin (a)

19.9

20.4

Diluted earnings per share:

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.

7.15

6.45

Losses (gains) on sales of facilities

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.,

as adjusted (a)

7.15

6.45

Shares used in computing diluted earnings per

share (millions)

226.652

249.440

(a)

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc., as adjusted, diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures are adjusted to exclude losses (gains) on sales of facilities and losses on retirement of debt. We believe net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc., as adjusted, diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, and Adjusted EBITDA are important measures that supplement discussions and analysis of our results of operations. We believe it is useful to investors to provide disclosures of our results of operations on the same basis used by management. Management relies upon net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc., as adjusted, diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, and Adjusted EBITDA as the primary measures to review and assess operating performance of its health care facilities and their management teams.

Management and investors review both the overall performance (including net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc., as adjusted, diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, and GAAP net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.) and operating performance (Adjusted EBITDA) of our health care facilities. Adjusted EBITDA and the Adjusted EBITDA margin (Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues) are utilized by management and investors to compare our current operating results with the corresponding periods during the previous year and to compare our operating results with other companies in the health care industry. It is reasonable to expect that adjustments, including losses (gains) on sales of facilities and losses on retirement of debt will occur in future periods, but the amounts recognized can vary significantly from period to period, do not directly relate to the ongoing operations of our health care facilities and complicate period comparisons of our results of operations and operations comparisons with other health care companies.

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc., as adjusted, diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under GAAP, and should not be considered as alternatives to net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. as a measure of operating performance or cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as a measure of liquidity. Because net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc., as adjusted, diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements determined in accordance with GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc., as adjusted, diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, and Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Supplemental Non-GAAP Disclosures

2026 Operating Results Forecast

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

For the Year Ending

December 31, 2026

Low

High

Revenues

76,500

80,000

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. (a)

6,495

7,035

Depreciation and amortization

3,705

3,775

Interest expense

2,330

2,420

Provision for income taxes

2,010

2,160

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

1,010

1,060

Adjusted EBITDA (a) (b)

15,550

16,450

Diluted earnings per share:

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.

29.10

31.50

Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share (millions)

223.500

The Company's forecasted guidance is based on current plans and expectations and is subject to a number of known and unknown uncertainties and risks.

(a)

The Company does not forecast the impact of items such as, but not limited to, losses (gains) on sales of facilities, losses on retirement of debt, legal claim costs (benefits) and impairments of long-lived assets because the Company does not believe that it can forecast these items with sufficient accuracy.

(b)

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). We believe Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure that supplements discussions and analysis of our results of operations. We believe it is useful to investors to provide disclosures of our results of operations on the same basis used by management. Management relies upon Adjusted EBITDA as a primary measure to review and assess operating performance of its health care facilities and their management teams.

Management and investors review both the overall performance (including net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc.) and operating performance (Adjusted EBITDA) of our healthcare facilities. Adjusted EBITDA is utilized by management and investors to compare our current operating results with the corresponding periods during the previous year and to compare our operating results with other companies in the health care industry.

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. as a measure of operating performance or cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as a measure of liquidity. Because Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and is susceptible to varying calculations, Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

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Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code

Entity Tax Identification Number

27-3865930

Entity Address, Address Line One

One Park Plaza

Entity Address, City or Town

Nashville

Entity Address, State or Province

Entity Address, Postal Zip Code

37203

City Area Code

(615)

Local Phone Number

344-9551

Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name

Not Applicable

Written Communications

false

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false

Pre-commencement Tender Offer

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Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer

false

Title of 12(b) Security

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

Trading Symbol

HCA

Security Exchange Name

NYSE

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Commission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen.

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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.

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Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.

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Name of the Exchange on which a security is registered.

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