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HCA Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

HCA has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 2.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.75%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.82
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 27.94%
Overall Dividend Rating 51.53%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.14%
Payout Ratio 11.6%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.56%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 0.6% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 206.7% (S&P 500: 111.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
FME 14,622 M 3.37% 2.25%
AMBEA 1,221 M 1.85% 4.02%
FRE 30,737 M 2.35% 2.77%
USPH 1,273 M 2.23% 2.11%
ATT 1,110 M 1.87% 2.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
USPH 1,273 M 40.6% 92.0%
HCA 98,458 M 27.9% 53.8%
UHS 11,555 M 32.0% 58.1%
AMBEA 1,221 M 6.87% 75.0%
ENSG 9,904 M 3.68% 98.6%

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HCA Dividend History: Last 33 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.72 0% N/A
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% 0.16%
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-12 0.072 -83.3% 0.06%
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. is a leading healthcare provider in the United States, operating a diverse network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and other healthcare entities. The companys comprehensive services span general and acute care, including inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic and emergency care, and specialized therapies.

What is the Dividend Yield of HCA?

As of September 2025, HCA`s dividend yield is 0.75%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.82 USD by the current share price of 403.17.

Does HCA pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, HCA paid a dividend of 2.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-16 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 2025-09-16.

Will HCA pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.72 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-16. 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 27.9% 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 2.14%. If you bought HCA's shares at 131.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.14% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HCA?

HCA Payout Consistency is 53.8%. 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 11.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of HCA?

HCA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.53%. 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 (CAGR)?

HCA Holdings`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.63% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has HCA Holdings ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
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 241,911,000 -5.25%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-10 04:06