Updated May 2026 · SEC EDGAR data
How Did HCA Healthcare (HCA) Perform?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently classified NEUTRAL on the EarningsCallAI operator signal, with HIGH confidence, drawn from 8 quarters of SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and earnings call commentary. Latest reported revenue is $19.1B. Revenue grew +9.3% year-over-year. EPS came in at $7.15, with net income of $1.6B. Sector: Healthcare.
Headline Numbers
What the NEUTRAL Signal Means
HCA Healthcare is currently classified NEUTRAL with high confidence. Recent quarters are roughly flat with no decisive trend in either direction; management commentary is steady-state. This is "business as usual" with no major up or down signal for operators in the same market.
Revenue Trajectory
HCA Healthcare grew revenue +9.3% year-over-year, a strong growth rate that meaningfully outpaces nominal GDP. For an S&P 500 company, sustaining that rate quarter after quarter is typically the mark of a category leader or a durable secular tailwind.
Net income of $1.6B on $19.1B of revenue translates to a 8.5 percent net margin, thin but positive. Margin expansion would meaningfully increase the company's earnings power; margin compression would put the company near breakeven.
Quarterly Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator Signal | NEUTRAL |
| Signal Confidence | HIGH |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Quarters Tracked | 8 |
How the Signal Is Calculated
The EarningsCallAI operator signal blends a quantitative read of revenue trajectory across the most recent four to eight quarters with a qualitative read of management commentary in the earnings call. Both inputs come from primary public sources: SEC EDGAR XBRL filings for structured financials, and SEC Form 8-K earnings releases for management commentary. Where the two inputs agree, signal confidence is HIGH; where they conflict, confidence drops. Read the full methodology for the formal classification rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did HCA Healthcare perform in its latest earnings report?
HCA Healthcare reported $19.1B in revenue and $7.15 EPS in the most recent quarter filed on SEC EDGAR. Year-over-year revenue growth was +9.3%. The current operator signal is NEUTRAL with HIGH confidence.
What does HCA Healthcare's NEUTRAL signal mean?
NEUTRAL means recent results are roughly flat with no decisive direction. The business is in steady state.
Where does HCA Healthcare's data come from?
All structured financials, revenue, EPS, net income, growth rates, are pulled directly from HCA Healthcare's SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K, 10-Q). Operator signal classification is EarningsCallAI methodology, applied consistently across all S&P 500 companies and updated each earnings season. EDGAR data is in the public domain.
What sector is HCA Healthcare in?
HCA Healthcare is classified in the Healthcare sector. The classification follows standard S&P 500 sector taxonomy. To see how HCA Healthcare compares to other companies in the same sector, browse the sector page or use the side-by-side comparison tool.
Is the NEUTRAL signal investment advice?
No. The operator signal is built for business operators evaluating market demand and competitive trends, not for stock trading decisions. A TAILWIND signal does not mean buy the stock; a HEADWIND signal does not mean sell. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently classified NEUTRAL on the EarningsCallAI operator signal, with HIGH confidence, drawn from 8 quarters of SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and earnings call commentary. Latest reported revenue is $19.1B. Revenue grew +9.3% year-over-year. EPS came in at $7.15, with net income of $1.6B. Sector: Healthcare.