HCA HCA Healthcare, Inc. — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates
HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dividend Snapshot
Key Metrics
Current Yield
0.73%
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Dividend
$3.1200
The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.Frequency
Q Quarterly
How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.Rank Score
48.2
Our 0-100 house score blending yield, payout safety, growth and momentum. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.RSI (14)
60
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$361.32 – $545.13
The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio
10.01%
The share of GAAP earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earns. It shows n/a for BDCs, REITs and funds, which pay out of cash flow / net investment income rather than GAAP earnings, so this ratio doesn't apply.Years Paying
14
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book
-17.87
Price-to-book ratio: share price divided by book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
Quote & Key Data
Dividend Growth
Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)
HCA's dividend yield fell from 0.79% to 0.73% over the past ~90 days (-0.06 pp). Of that move, +0.00 pp came from changes in the dividend rate and -0.06 pp from the share price ($396.93 → $426.94). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.
Yield vs Its Own History
Across 333 daily observations over the past 16 months, HCA's current yield is higher than approximately 57% of them. Our stored price history for HCA covers the past 16 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.
Adjusted Price History
Dividend History
Dividend Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.7800 Q | Regular | Jul 23, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| $0.7800 Q | Regular | Apr 24, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| $0.7800 Q | Regular | Jan 26, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| $0.7200 Q | Regular | Oct 24, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| $0.7200 Q | Regular | Jul 25, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| $0.7200 Q | Regular | Apr 25, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| $0.7200 Q | Regular | Jan 24, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| $0.6600 Q | Regular | Oct 25, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| $0.6600 Q | Regular | Jul 23, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| $0.6600 Q | Regular | Apr 26, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| $0.6600 Q | Regular | Jan 30, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| $0.6000 Q | Regular | Oct 24, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| $0.6000 Q | Regular | Jul 27, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| $0.6000 Q | Regular | Apr 21, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| $0.6000 Q | Regular | Jan 27, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| $0.5600 Q | Regular | Oct 21, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| $0.5600 Q | Regular | Jul 22, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| $0.5600 Q | Regular | Apr 22, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| $0.5600 Q | Regular | Jan 27, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| $0.4800 Q | Regular | Oct 22, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| $0.4800 Q | Regular | Jul 20, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| $0.4800 Q | Regular | Apr 22, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| $0.4800 Q | Regular | Feb 02, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| $0.2680 Q | Regular | Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 13, 2021 |
| $0.0720 M | Regular | Oct 23, 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 |
| $0.4300 S | Regular | Jan 28, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | Mar 02, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 |
| $0.4000 Q | Regular | Oct 29, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 | Dec 02, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| $0.4000 Q | Regular | Jul 29, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | Sep 03, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 |
| $0.4000 Q | Regular | Apr 30, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | Jun 03, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 |
| $0.4000 Q | Regular | Jan 29, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | Mar 01, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 |
| $0.3500 Q | Regular | Oct 30, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | Dec 03, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 |
| $0.3500 Q | Regular | Jul 25, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Sep 04, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| $0.3500 Q | Regular | May 01, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | Jun 01, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| $0.3500 Q | Regular | Jan 30, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 | Mar 01, 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 |
| $2.0000 M | Regular | Dec 06, 2012 | Dec 13, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 |
| $2.5000 I | Regular | Oct 23, 2012 | Oct 31, 2012 | Nov 02, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| $2.0000 S | Regular | Feb 06, 2012 | Feb 14, 2012 | Feb 16, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 |
Peer Comparison
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| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWKHY | Netcare Limited | 4.69% | -17.1% | 3 yrs | 73 |
| MFCSF | Medical Facilities Corporation | 2.38% | 4.5% | 2 yrs | 59 |
| CRRX.TO | CareRx Corporation | 2.76% | - | 0 yrs | 58 |
| CHHHF | CareRx Corporation | 2.68% | - | 0 yrs | 58 |
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HCA dividend — frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $3.12 per share, a yield of approximately 0.73%.
What is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s dividend yield?
HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s dividend yield is approximately 0.73%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does HCA Healthcare, Inc. pay dividends?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.
When is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date on record for HCA Healthcare, Inc. is September 16, 2026. The associated payment is $0.7800 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.
How long has HCA Healthcare, Inc. paid dividends?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. has 14 years of dividend payments on record, and has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
Data updated Sep 13, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.