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HCA Healthcare (HCA)
NYSE:HCA
Earnings Data
Report Date
Oct 24, 2025Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
5.72Last Year’s EPS
4.9Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 19 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong EPS growth, revenue increases, and improved labor costs. However, there were concerns about Medicaid volume decline, challenges in specific markets, and potential adverse impacts from federal policies.Company Guidance
Strong EPS Growth
Diluted earnings per share increased by 24% to $6.84, reflecting solid revenue growth driven by demand, improved payer mix, and patient acuity levels.
Revenue Growth
Revenue grew by 6.4%, slightly above the top end of the long-term guidance of 4% to 6%, driven by increased demand and improved payer mix.
Improved Labor Costs
Same-facility contract labor costs improved by 1% from the prior year, representing 4.3% of total labor costs in Q2 2025 versus 4.6% in Q2 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA grew by 8.4% over the prior year quarter, with a significant portion coming from core operations.
Approval of Tennessee Program
The new Tennessee directed payment program was approved, expected to provide benefits in the back half of 2025.
Capital Allocation and Strong Cash Flow
Cash flow from operations was $4.2 billion in the quarter, with $1.2 billion in capital expenditures, $2.5 billion in share repurchases, and $171 million in dividends.
Positive Impact from Tax Policy
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made 100% bonus depreciation permanent, which is helpful for HCA's capital investment program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 25, 2025 | $340.87 | $333.72 | -2.10% |
Apr 25, 2025 | $340.14 | $326.70 | -3.95% |
Jan 24, 2025 | $323.42 | $311.20 | -3.78% |
Oct 25, 2024 | $395.68 | $360.62 | -8.86% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does HCA Healthcare (HCA) report earnings?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 24, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is HCA Healthcare (HCA) earnings time?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) earnings time is at Oct 24, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
Where can I see when companies are reporting earnings?
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What companies are reporting earnings today?
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What is HCA EPS forecast?
HCA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 5.72.
