HCA Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

HCA has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 2.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.75%
Payout Ratio 10.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.67%
Consistency Lifetime 55.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.75%
Payout FCF 8.4%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 51.95%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 54.3%
Total Return 5y: 186.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NHC 1,965 M 2.26% 4.07%
FRE 32,163 M 2.32% 2.85%
EHC 10,575 M 0.83% 1.14%
UHS 13,993 M 0.41% 0.61%
ENSG 10,071 M 0.17% 0.31%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USPH 1,277 M 5.37% 92.5%
NHC 1,965 M 4.64% 72.7%
ENSG 10,071 M 4.42% 98.6%
FRE 32,163 M 3.25% 84.7%
FME 13,754 M 1.82% 97.7%

HCA Dividend History: Last 34 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-29 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.15%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.18%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.19%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.72 9.1% 0.23%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.21%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.17%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.2%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.66 10% 0.21%
2023-12-13 2023-12-14 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.23%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.23%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.21%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.6 7.1% 0.25%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-28 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.22%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.27%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.31%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.56 16.7% 0.21%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2021-12-29 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.2%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.19%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.23%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 79.1% 0.25%
2020-12-24 2020-12-31 2021-01-13 0.268 272.2% N/A
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-12 0.072 -83.3% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.4 14.3% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.35 -82.5% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-21 Other 2 -20% N/A
2012-10-31 2012-11-02 2012-11-16 Other 2.5 25% N/A
2012-02-14 2012-02-16 2012-02-29 Other 2 0% N/A

HCA Dividend FAQ

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) operates a nationwide network of acute-care hospitals and a broad suite of outpatient facilities-including ambulatory surgery centers, urgent-care clinics, imaging centers, and behavioral health hospitals-providing services from inpatient and intensive care to outpatient diagnostics and rehabilitation.

What is the Dividend Yield of HCA?

As of January 2026, HCA`s dividend yield is 0.75%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.88 USD by the current share price of 472.07.

Does HCA pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, HCA paid a dividend of 2.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.72 USD.

How often does HCA pay dividends?

HCA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HCA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

HCA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HCA for the next 4 payments are between 0.699 (-2.9%) and 0.785 (+9.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will HCA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.72 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for HCA Holdings (HCA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HCA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for HCA Holdings (HCA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HCA?

HCA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.7% per year.
Strong growth: HCA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HCA?

HCA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.75%. If you bought HCA's shares at 164.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HCA?

HCA Payout Consistency is 55.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: HCA Holdings has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HCA have a good Dividend Yield?

HCA`s 0.75% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HCA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HCA is 10.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of HCA?

HCA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HCA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HCA's Outstanding Shares?

HCA Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.44% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has HCA ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1990 22,307,700
1991 27,333,300 +22.53%
1992 35,333,300 +29.27%
1993 221,153,800 +525.91%
1994 550,943,400 +149.12%
1995 670,967,700 +21.79%
1996 760,317,500 +13.32%
1997 635,483,900 -16.42%
1998 644,000,000 +1.34%
1999 563,239,000 -12.54%
2000 541,381,000 -3.88%
2001 508,411,000 -6.09%
2002 511,287,000 +0.57%
2003 487,727,000 -4.61%
2004 427,675,000 -12.31%
2005 404,666,000 -5.38%
2006 426,655,000 +5.43%
2007 426,655,000
2008 426,655,000
2009 426,655,000
2010 444,202,000 +4.11%
2011 437,936,000 -1.41%
2012 461,131,000 +5.3%
2013 458,535,000 -0.56%
2014 443,866,000 -3.2%
2015 415,918,000 -6.3%
2016 384,747,000 -7.49%
2017 363,943,000 -5.41%
2018 352,876,000 -3.04%
2019 346,791,000 -1.72%
2020 345,374,000 -0.41%
2021 315,418,000 -8.67%
2022 285,663,000 -9.43%
2023 271,186,000 -5.07%
2024 255,310,000 -5.85%
2025 242,459,000 -5.03%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-07 02:39