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HCA Healthcare (HCA)
NYSE:HCA
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
6.24Last Year’s EPS
5.5Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 25, 2025
|% Change Since: 10.95%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with significant growth in earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA. There was broad-based volume growth, particularly in managed care and exchange admissions, and an improved operating margin. However, challenges remain in surgical volumes and potential impacts from federal policy risks and state supplemental payments. Overall, the positive achievements outweighed the concerns.Company Guidance
During HCA Healthcare's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided a robust set of financial and operational metrics that highlighted a strong start to the fiscal year. Diluted earnings per share increased by over 20% to $6.45 compared to the prior year. The company experienced volume growth with inpatient admissions up 2.6%, equivalent admissions up 2.8%, and emergency room visits up 4%. Revenue per equivalent admission increased by approximately 3%, contributing to a nearly 6% rise in same-facility revenue. The operating margin improved year-over-year, driven by strong cost management, with adjusted EBITDA growing by 11.3%. Additionally, HCA expanded its facility network by 3.3% and increased inpatient bed capacity by approximately 2%, achieving an inpatient occupancy rate of 77%. Despite fluctuations in surgical volumes, the company reaffirmed its guidance for the full year. The payer mix remained strong, with managed care equivalent admissions growing 5.4% and exchange admissions up 22.4%. The company also reported that contract labor costs decreased, representing 4.4% of total labor costs compared to 5.1% last year, as part of its ongoing efforts to optimize labor expenses.Strong Financial Performance
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, increased more than 20% in the first quarter to $6.45. Adjusted EBITDA grew 11.3% over the prior year quarter.
Broad-Based Volume Growth
Inpatient admissions grew 2.6% year-over-year, equivalent admissions grew 2.8%, and emergency room visits increased 4%. Same facilities revenue grew almost 6%.
Improved Operating Margin
Operating margin improved on a year-over-year basis, driven by strong expense management and operating leverage from volume growth.
Managed Care and Exchange Admissions Growth
Same-facility managed care equivalent admissions increased 5.4%, and same-facility equivalent exchange admissions increased 22.4% over the prior year quarter.
Capital Expansion
Capital spending increased the number of facilities by 3.3% and inpatient bed capacity by approximately 2%.
HCA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
HCA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 25, 2025 | $341.41 | $327.92 | -3.95% |
Jan 24, 2025 | $324.63 | $312.36 | -3.78% |
Oct 25, 2024 | $397.16 | $361.96 | -8.86% |
Jul 23, 2024 | $323.42 | $338.12 | +4.55% |
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FAQ
When does HCA Healthcare (HCA) report earnings?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is HCA Healthcare (HCA) earnings time?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) earnings time is at Jul 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is HCA EPS forecast?
HCA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 6.24.
