Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s board of directors authorized a $0.78 per share cash dividend to be paid on March 31.
The dividend will be paid to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 17, according to HCA’s Jan. 27 earnings report.
HCA reported a net income of $6.8 billion in 2025, a 17.8% increase year over year. The system also set its guidance for 2026. The 190-hospital system is expecting a net income between $6.5 billion and $7 billion. It is projecting revenue between $76.5 billion and $80 billion. Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions, are estimated to range between $5 billion and $5.5 billion.
