HCA – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Challenger 5 Years

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates hospitals and related healthcare entities in the United States. It operates general and acute care hospitals that offers medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care,

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Company Info

Symbol HCA
Company HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Care Facilities
Website Visit
Market Cap $98,335.8M

Price Data

Price $420.25
Price Change +1.85
Price Change % +0.44%
Next Earnings Oct 24, 2025
Low (52W) $289.98
High (52W) $439.01

Dividend Data

Div Yield 68.53%
5Y Avg Yield 83.73%
Current Div $0.720
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $2.880
Previous Div $0.720
Ex-Date Sep 16, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 28.4
DGR 1Y 9.3%
DGR 3Y 9.3%
DGR 5Y 27.7%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 4.2%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 29.1%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 4.2%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 29.1%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $191.00
FV (P/E 10) % 120.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $119.15
FV (Peter Lynch) % 253.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $209.38
FV (Blended) % 101.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 8.7%
NPM 8.2%
CF/Share $51.01
Current R 1.0x
Debt/Capital 1.1%
ROTC 15.7%
P/E 17.6x
PEG 2.24
📊 Financial data last updated: October 16, 2025 11:07 am

Calculate your HCA Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate HCA dividend yield using our HCA calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your HCA investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: October 16, 2025 8:12 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,00024$419.79$0.720.69%0.69%$74$7427$11,274
2$13,40927$499.28$0.770.62%0.74%$88$16229$14,697
3$17,48029$593.83$0.830.56%0.79%$102$26432$18,782
4$22,33932$706.28$0.890.51%0.85%$117$38133$23,656
5$28,13633$840.03$0.960.46%0.92%$132$51435$29,468
6$35,04835$999.10$1.030.41%0.98%$148$66236$36,397
7$43,28936$1,188.30$1.110.37%1.06%$165$82738$44,654
8$53,11038$1,413.32$1.190.34%1.14%$182$1,00939$54,492
9$64,81039$1,680.96$1.280.31%1.22%$200$1,20939$66,211
10$78,74939$1,999.27$1.380.28%1.31%$219$1,42940$80,168

HCA Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/16/202509/16/2025$0.7200.71%0.72%$399.75
06/16/202506/16/2025$0.7200.75%0.78%$368.59
03/17/202503/17/2025$0.7200.82%0.88%$328.46
12/13/202412/13/2024$0.6600.84%0.84%$313.93
09/16/202409/16/2024$0.6600.64%0.65%$403.43
06/14/202406/14/2024$0.6600.75%0.78%$337.47
03/14/202403/14/2024$0.6600.76%0.81%$324.78
12/13/202312/13/2023$0.6000.89%0.89%$268.27
09/14/202309/14/2023$0.6000.90%0.91%$263.58
06/15/202306/15/2023$0.6000.81%0.84%$285.89
03/16/202303/16/2023$0.6000.90%0.94%$254.38
12/13/202212/13/2022$0.5600.92%0.92%$243.10
09/15/202209/15/2022$0.5601.03%1.07%$208.97
06/15/202206/15/2022$0.5601.14%1.23%$181.69
03/16/202203/16/2022$0.5600.75%0.84%$266.35
12/13/202112/13/2021$0.4800.79%0.79%$244.10
09/15/202109/15/2021$0.4800.67%0.75%$256.45
06/15/202106/15/2021$0.4800.62%0.92%$209.56
03/16/202103/16/2021$0.4800.67%1.03%$185.52
12/24/202012/24/2020$0.2680.71%0.65%$164.24
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HCA 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This analysis of HCA demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 21.4% CAGR, representing exceptional long-term performance. Recent 5-year performance has been particularly strong at 27.9% annually, outpacing the 10-year average. The DRIP strategy provided 18% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.

With DRIP No DRIP

Total Return with and without DRIP (HCA)

Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in HCA would grow to $46,423 with DRIP (364.2%), and $44,748 without DRIP (347.5%).

HCA Dividend Reinvestment Snowball

Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in HCA with historic price growth (18.93%) and dividend growth (7.48%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.

After 20 Years

Your Investment: $34,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $563,198

Annual Dividend: $510

Yield on Cost: 1.50%

Total Dividends: $4,821

No DRIP

Portfolio: $541,722

Total Dividends: $4,646

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $3,238,798

Annual Dividend: $1,066

Yield on Cost: 2.32%

Total Dividends: $12,110

No DRIP

Portfolio: $3,084,919

Total Dividends: $11,575

Milestones on the way

By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $2,154 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $296 per year in dividends alone.

By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $406, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.

After two decades, cumulative dividends total $4,821 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 14% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 1.50%.

At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $740 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $7,803.

By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $1,066, cumulative dividends total $12,110, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $3,238,798, compared with $3,084,919 if dividends weren’t reinvested.

How we estimate these numbers

We use the latest calculator inputs for HCA, price $419.60, dividend per period $0.72 (4×/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 18.93% and dividend growth 7.48% annually.

We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No‑DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.

This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for HCA

Based on past 10-year performance, here are HCA growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +12.47%
Dividend CAGR of +-8.01%

Using HCA CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

HCA (DRIP)HCA (No DRIP)
Current Price$418.74$418.74
Start Shares23.8823.88
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count24.5323.88
Dividends Payment$1.25$1.25
Annual Dividends$31$30
Yield on cost0.31%0.30%
Share Price$1,356.61$1,356.61
Total Dividends$454$447
Final Value$33,274$32,844

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – HCA

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

HCA Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/16/202509/16/2025$0.7200.71%0.72%$399.75
06/16/202506/16/2025$0.7200.75%0.78%$368.59
03/17/202503/17/2025$0.7200.82%0.88%$328.46
12/13/202412/13/2024$0.6600.84%0.84%$313.93
09/16/202409/16/2024$0.6600.64%0.65%$403.43
06/14/202406/14/2024$0.6600.75%0.78%$337.47
03/14/202403/14/2024$0.6600.76%0.81%$324.78
12/13/202312/13/2023$0.6000.89%0.89%$268.27
09/14/202309/14/2023$0.6000.90%0.91%$263.58
06/15/202306/15/2023$0.6000.81%0.84%$285.89
03/16/202303/16/2023$0.6000.90%0.94%$254.38
12/13/202212/13/2022$0.5600.92%0.92%$243.10
09/15/202209/15/2022$0.5601.03%1.07%$208.97
06/15/202206/15/2022$0.5601.14%1.23%$181.69
03/16/202203/16/2022$0.5600.75%0.84%$266.35
12/13/202112/13/2021$0.4800.79%0.79%$244.10
09/15/202109/15/2021$0.4800.67%0.75%$256.45
06/15/202106/15/2021$0.4800.62%0.92%$209.56
03/16/202103/16/2021$0.4800.67%1.03%$185.52
12/24/202012/24/2020$0.2680.71%0.65%$164.24
10/29/202010/29/2020$0.0721.04%0.23%$125.40
02/28/202002/28/2020$0.4301.28%1.35%$127.01
11/29/201911/29/2019$0.4001.15%1.15%$138.66
08/30/201908/30/2019$0.4001.29%1.33%$120.20
05/31/201905/31/2019$0.4001.24%1.32%$120.96
02/28/201902/28/2019$0.4001.04%1.15%$139.04
11/30/201811/30/2018$0.3500.97%0.97%$143.99
08/31/201808/31/2018$0.3502.27%1.04%$134.11
05/31/201805/31/2018$0.3505.04%1.36%$103.14
02/28/201802/28/2018$0.3506.90%1.41%$99.25
12/13/201212/13/2012$2.0021.07%25.93%$30.85
10/31/201210/31/2012$2.5015.84%35.20%$28.41
02/14/201202/14/2012$2.007.97%31.89%$25.09
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Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

HCA Price

Price to Earnings

HCA trades at a 48.8x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.

Price to Sales

HCA trades at a 4.3x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.

Revenue

HCA generated $18.6B in revenue. Revenue has grown by 27% over the period.

Net Income

HCA reported $1.7B in net income.

Revenue vs Net Income

HCA generated $18.6B in revenue with net income of $1.7B, representing a 8.9% net profit margin.

Gross Profit

HCA achieved $14.9B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.

Operating Income

HCA generated $6.5B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.

EBITDA

HCA generated $7.5B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Operating Cash Flow

HCA generated $1.9B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.

Free Cash Flow

HCA generated $1.2B in free cash flow. Free cash flow has decreased by 16% over the period.

Free Cash Flow / Share

HCA generates $5.34 in free cash flow per share. FCF per share has declined by 16% over the period.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

HCA reported $7.06 in earnings per share.

Return on Equity (ROE)

HCA delivered a 7.4% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA)

HCA achieved a 4.4% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Net Profit Margin

HCA maintains a 8.9% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.

Gross Profit Margin

HCA operates with a 80.0% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.

Cash & Debt

HCA holds $2.8B in cash against $0.9B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $1.9B.

Shares Outstanding

HCA has 0.2B shares outstanding.

Stock-Based Comp

HCA reported $0.5B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has increased by 27%.

FCF vs Stock Based Comp

HCA generated $1.2B in free cash flow while spending $0.5B on stock-based compensation, representing 37% of FCF.

FCF vs FCF / Share

HCA reported $1.2B in free cash flow, translating to $5.34 per share.

Revenue: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks HCA revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks HCA eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks HCA net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks HCA ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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