HCA Healthcare Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results

Hca Healthcare ( (HCA) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Hca Healthcare presented to its investors.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is a leading healthcare provider operating hospitals and ambulatory sites across the United States and the United Kingdom, known for its extensive network of healthcare facilities and services. In the first quarter of 2025, HCA Healthcare reported revenues of $18.321 billion, marking an increase from the previous year. The company also achieved a net income of $1.610 billion, or $6.45 per diluted share, reflecting a slight improvement over the same period last year.

Key financial metrics for the quarter included an adjusted EBITDA of $3.733 billion and cash flows from operating activities totaling $1.651 billion. The company saw a 2.6% increase in same facility admissions and a 2.8% rise in equivalent admissions, indicating a steady demand for healthcare services. Emergency room visits also grew by 4.0%, although outpatient surgeries saw a slight decline.

HCA Healthcare’s balance sheet as of March 31, 2025, showed cash and cash equivalents of $1.060 billion and total debt of $44.576 billion. The company invested $991 million in capital expenditures and repurchased 7.762 million shares of its common stock. Additionally, HCA declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.72 per share.

Looking ahead, HCA Healthcare remains optimistic about its performance for the rest of the year, supported by growing demand for healthcare services and strategic investments. The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, anticipating stable operating conditions and continued volume growth.